EPISODE · Apr 11, 2023 · 28 MIN
#55: Super-Education of the Soul with Bob Thurman
from UCLA LiveWell · host Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center at UCLA
Bob Thurman, longtime Professor of Buddhist Studies at Columbia University, believes education is one of the most important aspects of being human, but not education in the way academics typically refer to. A Tibetan Buddhist writer, student, and teacher, Bob believes in the education of the soul---cultivating character, not simply mind, and revolutionizing culture toward equanimity, harmony, and justice. Visit our website to explore other episodes, suggest guests, provide feedback, or invite Wendy to be a guest on your podcast! Today’s podcast was brought to you by UCLA’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiatives Center. It really means a lot to our team when you rate and review LiveWell on your preferred listening platform. Thank you so much for supporting our storytelling. We also have links in the show notes on our website: https://healthy.ucla.edu/ If you have any questions or want to suggest a guest to be interviewed, please reach out at: [email protected] To stay up to date with our latest podcasts, make sure to follow us on Instagram @healthyucla
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Bob Thurman, longtime Professor of Buddhist Studies at Columbia University, believes education is one of the most important aspects of being human, but not education in the way academics typically refer to. A Tibetan Buddhist writer, student, and teacher, Bob believes in the education of the soul---cultivating character, not simply mind, and revolutionizing culture toward equanimity, harmony, and justice. Visit our website to explore other episodes, suggest guests, provide feedbac...
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