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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.
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 · 3h 2m 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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