Get ready for the latest episode of the Harvest Series Podcast, recorded in Kaplankaya. Today, to celebrate the Harvest Series 50th episode, we sit down with the extraordinary Bob Thurman, a renowned Buddhist scholar and a man whose life story reads like a thrilling novel.From Childhood Dreams to Spiritual Heights: Bob shares tales of his youth, from a spirited kid who always wanted to understand the world, eventually leading him to India to learn about Buddhism. Discover how his thirst for understanding transformed him into the first American Buddhist monk, a scholar fluent in Tibetan, and a confidant of the Dalai Lama.A Life Dedicated to Enlightenment and Joy: In this exclusive episode, Bob Thurman not only reveals the secrets of his spiritual path but also shares the lighter side of his profound insights. 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! You can follow us on Instagram : Harvestseries, or rose.claverieand watch our filmed podcast or speakers on Youtube : Harvest Series.Sound editing by Alice Krief Music by ChambordTechnicians in Kaplankaya : Joel Moriasi, Hanan Yasir and teamCommunication: Alix PaverArtwork : Pedro Vidigal & Davide d'AntonioHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersThe founders of Harvest Series are Burak Öymen and Roman Carel.