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Robert A.F. Thurman's demise
June 24 , 2026
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- Robert A.F. Thurman (1941–2026), an American scholar of Tibetan Buddhism, passed away at the age of 84 in the United States.
- He was a renowned author, translator, educator, and co-founder of Tibet House US, which promotes Tibetan culture and Buddhist teachings.
- He travelled to India, embraced Buddhism, and became a Buddhist monk under the guidance of the Dalai Lama.
- He spent three years as a Buddhist monk and later became one of the foremost interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the Western world.
- His notable works include Inner Revolution, Infinite Life, and the translation of The Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti.
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