The Jewel Tree of Tibet

The Enlightenment of Tibetan Buddhism

By: Robert Thurman

Narrated by: Robert Thurman

Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

Tibetans call their cherished tradition of Buddhism a "wish-fulfilling jewel tree" for its power to generate bliss and enlightenment within all who absorb its teachings. This path to enlightenment, it is taught, requires more than a sitting meditation practice alone. With The Jewel Tree of Tibet, honored scholar and teacher Robert Thurman brings these insights to you as they were meant to be transmitted, through the spoken word.

As a young seeker almost 40 years ago, Thurman first journeyed to Dharamsala, where he became the first Westerner ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Now, Thurman guides you lucidly through the unifying principles of Tibetan Buddhism's many branches. You will discover Tibetan Buddhism's detailed map of the "bliss state of enlightenment", the principles of tantra for opening the doors to "infinite compassion and continuity", and how to overcome the dangers of the spiritual quest to discover states of consciousness that transcend even death.

Finally, here is Robert Thurman on audio, offering a rich and intellectually riveting retreat program, complete with many specific meditations and spiritual practices to fully immerse you in the mysteries of The Jewel Tree of Tibet. More than nine hours of compelling study with one of Tibetan Buddhism's greatest teachers.

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Perfect and all you need or want

If you have just one audio book to pick, this one is it. Perfect. Gives a great template for everyday practice and thought provoking dialogue. Words fail to express how precious this “Jewel Tree of Tibet” really is. Do yourself a favor and just get this. Listen to it, listen to it again, and again and again. I will never return this for another audio book. Truly perfect

Superb

Stellar contribution Thurmans work is always top notch, clear, practical and deeply compassionate. A genuine and inspiring teacher, an essential part of growing as a practitioner.

beautiful Buddhist teachings

I really enjoyed this book and found the teachings very helpful and beautiful. It may be too much for a beginner, but if you already have some Buddhist background you will probably find this book well worth your time. I plan to listen to it again because I know there is more than I could possibly get on just my first listen.

Essential Tibetan Buddhism for Everyday Practice

Thurman breaks down the essential daily practice of Tibetan Buddhism into a wonderfully simply set of steps - literally the enlightenment engine - of how to practice. His genius is taking what can otherwise be difficult concepts and making them understandable, actionable and ... beautiful. Its not necessarily for the beginner but it can be. It is well worth the effort, giving the thoughtful listener essential tools for living an enlightened life. Highly recommended.

good meditation practice

love the idea of the meditation practice ,and I love practicing it .the only thing I would change is the guys voice lol but overall I really loved it and would recommend it to all :)

Excellent audiobook

It touch every human beings in a daily activities and provied an excellent guide to experience a better human life.

Thank You Robert Thurman

sublime dhamma yes yes yes yes.. When are you going to do an audio book on the Bardo Book you wrote?

A Filling Satisfying Feast of Buddha Dharma

ॐ Thank you Robert Thurman La you are a hero to me and i am always thankful and totally well fed by your knowledge of Buddha Dharma. I have been listening to "The Jewel Tree of Tibet The Enlightenment of Tibetan Buddhism" Oh my i have so much encouragement and full buffet feast of Dharma truths is incredible. Namaste Robert Thurman La Tashi Delek. ॐ

Life-changing illumination

It would be fair to say that this audio changed my life -- at at least the way I think about it. I had been playing at the edges of Buddhism, trying to penetrate the concepts from traditional texts but not having much success beyond the superficial. Along comes Robert Thurman. He is able to "explain" Buddhist to the Westerner in a way that is both deep and entertaining. I had many aha! moments during the course of this audio.

The contents are presented as a lecture series, so the style is informal and witty. I was mesmerized. I wound up listening to large chunks at a time, taking copious notes, which I still treasure. I have re-listened to it several times since then. It's one of those great audio investments that keeps on giving.

Thurman is not "selling" Buddhism as a superior or stand-alone religion. He invites people of all beliefs to apply the principles of Buddhist compassion to their lives. He has studied with the Dalai Lama and conveys much of DL's cheerfulness and openness to all people.

Great!

Where does The Jewel Tree of Tibet rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top tier

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Jewel Tree of Tibet?

Talking about death and rebirth.

Which character – as performed by Robert Thurman – was your favorite?

There really weren't any characters.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Talking about karma and rebirth moved me a lot. I never really believed in karma and rebirth; however, after listening to this audio book I have noticed that the teachings of karma and rebirth have greatly increased my openness and compassion.

Any additional comments?

It was really a very moving audio book; I recommend it to anyone. At the end of the day it is only 9 hours long, and who knows maybe it will impact you as much as it did me. It was worth every second of listening to me, and I find myself continuously going back to his guided meditations about the jewel tree.