Daniel Thorson

Daniel Thorson, a dedicated spiritual practitioner with years at The Monastic Academy, delves into securing a healthy connection with reality. He discusses the complexities of motivation influenced by familial dynamics and the transformative power of love and truth. Thorson highlights the connection between attachment styles and mental health, urging listeners to recognize the barriers ego places on love. He also critiques mindfulness meditation's limits, advocating for a more holistic approach that prioritizes community and interpersonal relationships.

In this episode of Emerge, I speak with Rob Burbea about a new spiritual paradigm that he calls the 'Imaginal' and the 'Soulmaking Dharma'. Rob shares his creative process of journeying to the furthermost reaches of human consciousness and coming back with a new and profound vision of human experience and spirituality. 🙏 Enjoy! 😘 My companion article to this episode: https://medium.com/@danielthorson/a-spiritual-paradigm-for-the-infinite-game-f43010f08819 Rob on Dharma Seed http://dharmaseed.org/teacher/210/ Second Brain Notes: https://www.evernote.com/l/AJY9I_dW2eBElYtO8VV3InlNW5mHUELGzzo

Daniel Thorson, a writer and researcher delving into Western Buddhism and AI, joins for a thought-provoking discussion. He critiques Consensus Buddhism and explores its evolution in the West, emphasizing the tension between modern practices and traditional values. The conversation delves into the ethics of contemporary Buddhism, the challenge of engaging with social justice, and the balance of teacher authority in spiritual communities. Thorson also advocates for a 'meta sangha'—a collaborative community to enhance spiritual literacy and foster deeper connections.

This is a special episode with Daniel Thorson — who I initially came across through his super podcast called 'Emerge'  and later learned that he was living as a full-time monastic at the Monastic Academy in Vermont — where after a series of conversations, he persuaded me to come and sit for a 10-day retreat — which I just returned from myself recently.I found this was an immensely rich conversation, and I'm grateful to Daniel for opening up about some of the experiences he had recently during 73 days of solitude and silence (which he described as the most profound experience of his life) — during which he had some brushes with insanity but emerged (no pun intended) on the other side with some very hard-won insights to share.~~🫁  Apply for Nervous System Mastery 🫁This episode of Curious Humans is brought to by the one and only 'Nervous System Mastery' ~ which is my flagship 5-week bootcamp designed to equip you with evidence-backed protocols to cultivate calm and emotional regulation.Our third cohort will be running in Spring, 2023 ~ and applications are currently open until April 1st. We've had over 400 students complete this training, and many have said that it has been the most impactful thing they've ever done for their personal growth ~ so if you're intrigued at all, you can find more details and apply to join this year's cohort over at nsmastery.com🔗 Official Show Notes 🔗 💬  Find Daniel on Twitter @dthorson🏛  Learn more about the Monastic Academy🎙️  Listen to Daniel's powerful conversation with Soryu Forall on Emerge🎙️  Link to Buddhist Geeks podcast mentioned by Daniel

Daniel Thorson, a dedicated monastic practitioner at The Monastic Academy in Vermont and host of The Emerge Podcast, discusses the art of going all-in with life. He highlights the importance of confronting death to deepen personal commitment. Thorson introduces the MAPLE practice model, emphasizing wisdom and love, and warns against equanimity-induced apathy. He offers practical tips for transforming friendships and stresses the need for vibrant wisdom institutions. The conversation touches on masculinity, hierarchy, and the necessity of candid feedback in personal growth.