The Spiritual Quest - Karen Armstrong & Robert Thurman

The video for the first episode is now up at the site, though it doesn't allow sharing (what's up with that?). Great discussion with Karen Armstrong and Robert Thurman, hosted by Phil Cousineau.

The Spiritual Quest

The Spiritual Quest is often understood as a desire to reach God, or to attain spiritual enlightenment. It is a search that is often challenging, full of questions and uncertainties. In this episode of Global Spirit, writer and lecturer Phil Cousineau hosts comparative religion scholar Karen Armstrong and Professor of Buddhist studies Dr. Robert Thurman for a discussion of The Spiritual Quest as both a personal and religious phenomenon.

Drawing on personal experiences and the guests’ extensive knowledge of various religious traditions, this fascinating conversation illuminates the individual and universal dimensions of the Spiritual Quest. The episode asks questions that have intrigued humanity since the dawn of time such as: What is the meaning of life? What does it mean to take a spiritual journey, what would that journey look and feel like and what is the role of a teacher?

LEARN MORE:

Global Spirit Series Website

Robert Thurman's Website

Karen Armstrong's Charter for Compassion Project

ABOUT THE GUESTS:

		Karen Armstrong is considered one of the foremost thinkers on modern religion. Formerly a Roman Catholic nun, Armstrong studied literature at Oxford. Her book chronicling her experiences in the convent, "Through the Narrow Gate," caused a furor among Catholics; subsequent books discuss her spiritual awakening, and her provocative thoughts on world religions. Recent major works include: "A History of God and Holy War: The Crusades and Their Impact on Today's World" and "The Bible: A Biography."
		Robert Thurman is Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies in the Department of Religion at Columbia University, President of Tibet House US, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan civilization, and President of the American Institute of Buddhist Studies. The New York Times recently hailed him as "the leading American expert on Tibetan Buddhism."

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