Buddhist Scholar Robert Thurman

Wed, Jun 7
8 pm
$20

Special Event
Robert Thurman
In conversation with Angie Coiro

When author, translator, and scholar Robert Thurman was first
introduced to His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1964, he was described
as "a crazy American boy, very intelligent and with a good heart
(though a little proud), who spoke Tibetan well and had learned
something about Buddhism [and] wanted to become a monk." Thurman
became the first Westerner to be ordained a Buddhist monk, though he
gave up his robes after several years for an American academic
career. His many books, including "Essential Tibetan Buddhism,"
"Inner Revolution," and "The Jewel Tree of Tibet," reflect a deep
reverence for Tibet combined with a flair for making Buddhism
accessible to the West. A champion of the preservation of Tibet's
culture, Thurman co-founded New York City's Tibet House with actor
Richard Gere and works closely with the Dalai Lama to educate the
world about Tibet's political struggles against China. Well known
for his enthusiasm and depth on the page and in person, Thurman is
currently Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia
University, holding the first endowed chair in the field in the
United States.

Venue:

Herbst Theatre
401 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco

Additional Info:

(415) 392-4400
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