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The Tibet world suffered a major loss this week with the passing of Robert Thurman, renowned scholar of Tibetan Buddhism and retired Columbia University Professor.
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New York City, United States
Who
Robert Thurman, Richard Gere
What
The Tibet world suffered a major loss this week with the passing of Robert Thurman, renowned scholar of Tibetan Buddhism and retired Columbia University Professor.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:09:11 GMT · 5h 45m ago
Where
New York City, United States ·
Why
Robert Thurman was a tireless advocate for the Tibetan people, religion, culture, and way of life, making Buddhism accessible to a Western audience and founding Tibet House US.
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The passing of Robert Thurman removes a prominent voice for Tibetan culture and Buddhism, potentially affecting Western understanding and advocacy efforts for Tibet.
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