Harvest Series The Unconventional Monk: The Unexpected Life of Bob Thurman
Ever wondered how a spirited youth becomes a revered Buddhist scholar? In this special 50th episode of the Harvest Series Podcast, Bob Thurman recounts his journey from a curious American kid to the first American Buddhist monk and confidant of the Dalai Lama. Join host Rose Claverie as Bob shares captivating stories of spiritual awakening and playful wisdom, offering a unique glimpse into a life dedicated to enlightenment and joy. Tune in to celebrate our milestone with a truly extraordinary guest!
Link for the Tibet House US : https://thus.org/
Harvest is an event produced by Athena Advisers and Capital Partners
[2:12] : Why do Buddhas have more fun? That's the name of Bob Thurman's podcast.
[4:12] : Why was Bob Thurman attracted to Buddhism despite being raised in the United States? Bob wanted to understand things.
[10:41] Bob talks about his family background, noting that he was a middle son in a "theatrical" family. He left with a friend to join Fidel Castro, but they got rejected.
[14:14] Bob explains how he finally met the Dalai Lama, thanks to his Mongolian teacher. An accounter that will allow Bob to become a Buddhist monk later, even a purist one. He studied Tibetan medicine, which cultivates diagnostic intuition.
[21:36] : Bob spent four years as a monk in Argentina. He then traveled to the US during the anti-Vietnam protests and became an activist monk. However, he had to resign, and he explained how difficult it was to break his vows. Luckily, he met the mother of his children.
[31:54] Fear dominates the society and how it's organised. That's why omnipotent gods have been invented.
To celebrate our 50th episode in the Harvest Series, next week's release will feature insights from nine remarkable speakers who graced the stage at the Harvest event in Kaplankaya. Join us for a deep dive into the theme of transformation—it's not an episode to miss!
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Credits:
- Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequences
- Technicians in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi
- Music by: Chambord
- Artwork by: Davide d'Antonio
Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners
Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel