Remembering Robert A.F. Thurman (1941-2026) (opens in new tab)

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Robert A.F. Thurman, renowned Buddhist scholar, activist, teacher, and co-founder of Tibet House US died on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in Woodstock, New York. He was 84. In this profile from our archives, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong shares his story. The post appeared first on .

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