June 17, 2026 2:22 PM
Padma Shri awardee and noted Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman passes away at 84
Renowned American scholar of Tibetan Buddhism, Padma Shri awardee and longtime friend of the Dalai Lama, Professor Robert A.F. Thurman, passed away at the age of 84 in Woodstock, New York, Tibet House US announced on Wednesday. In a statement posted on social media, Tibet House US said Thurman, a prominent Buddhist scholar, author, translator and co-founder of the institution, died on Tuesday morning. The organisation noted that his teachings and writings had influenced generations of stude...