The following is a video of Robert Thurman speaking about Buddhism courtesy of Fora TV. I think it's a very interesting overview of some of the beliefs and teachings of Buddhism as well as some other things. The topics are: The Growing Popularity of Atheism, Buddhism's Stance on Deism, Buddhism and the meaning of life, the Chinese occupation of Tibet, why The Dalia Lama matters and more.
Robert Thurman is a professor at Columbia University and is one of, if not the foremost authorities on Buddhism in the US. Robert Thurman studied with His Holiness The Dalia Lama and has translated several of his books into English. He has also written several books on Buddhism and The Dalia Lama. I really like him because I think he explains things so well and he has a great sense of humor.
I hope you enjoy this and let me know what you think!
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