Tenzin Nyidon
DHARAMSHALA, June 17: Prominent Buddhist scholar, co-founder of Tibet House US, and a long-time friend of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Robert A.F. Thurman passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 84 in Woodstock, New York.
In a statement shared on social media, Tibet House US announced Thurman’s passing, describing him as a pioneering scholar, author, and translator whose teachings and writings inspired generations of students and practitioners of Buddhism worldwide. It also noted that the Thurman family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
Following news of his death, tributes and messages of condolence poured in across social media from colleagues, f...





