Perfect vs Transcendent Wisdom with Bob Thurman Force For Good Series
Channel: Tibet House US Menla Online
Date: 2017-11-08

In this short video Professor Robert AF Thurman discusses the 'The Vimalakirti Sutra' in the context of 'The Heart Sutra' explaining the distinctions in the Sanskrit, Tibetan & Pali translations.

Includes an overview of the multi-perspective nature of Buddhahood & a discussion of the concept of transcendent generosity.   

To read Professor Thurman's translation of 'The Vimalakirti Sutra' online please visit: http://read.84000.co/#UT22084-060-005...

This talk was recorded during the 2016 Force For Good Class #6 at Tibet House US in New York City.

A continuation of our course to further H. H. the Dalai Lama’s contemporary world initiatives, from His Holiness’ American Institute of Buddhist Studies and Mind and Life science dialogues (Universe in a Single Atom) and His creation of Abhidharma 2.0 through the “Science for Monks” programs, his “secular ethics” (Ethics for the New Millennium and Beyond Religion), His nonviolent approach to conflict resolution, including His Nobel Peace Laureate activities to seek dialogue and a win-win reconciliation with China in the face of the ongoing ethnicidal policies in Tibet (Freedom in Exile and Man of Peace: The Illustrated Life Story) & along with his emphasis on positive activism (A New Reality: Charter of Universal Responsibility).

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Tibetan Monks Debating at Sera Monastery Tibet Thumbnail Photo by Will De Freitas https://www.flickr.com/photos/ninjawil/6982845511/