
Robert Thurman, Uma Thurman's Father and Buddhist Scholar, Dies
Robert Thurman, a prominent scholar of Tibetan Buddhism known as 'the Dalai Lama's man in America' and father of actress Uma Thurman, passed away last Tuesday at his home.
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Robert Thurman, a prominent scholar of Tibetan Buddhism known as 'the Dalai Lama's man in America' and father of actress Uma Thurman, passed away last Tuesday at his home.

Seattle's Lumen Field stadium has a storied past, including seismic activity caused by a touchdown and a Taylor Swift concert. The venue also holds two Guinness records and once hosted a speech by the Dalai Lama.

An article discusses the enduring popularity of quotes from figures like Karl Valentin and the Dalai Lama on postcards, reflecting on what such choices reveal about individuals.

Tenzin Taklha, the Dalai Lama’s longtime chief security officer, has been honored with a prestigious public service medal.

Exiled Tibetans are holding elections for their government, a process that China has condemned. This vote is significant as it takes place with the looming prospect of a future without the current Dalai Lama.

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama conveyed a message of support for Pope Leo's Palm Sunday appeal for peace, stressing that violence is never a durable basis for peace and conflicts should be resolved through dialogue.

According to the Senate, the Chinese communist regime should not interfere in the election of the future Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, even though it controls the territory of Tibet.
An article discusses the topic of Chinese sensitivity, particularly in relation to the Dalai Lama, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical and cultural tensions.

Robert Thurman, a prominent expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the father of actress Uma Thurman, has passed away at the age of 84. Thurman was known for his extensive work in Buddhist studies and his close association with the Dalai Lama.
The 90-year-old Dalai Lama is reportedly traveling to New Delhi to receive treatment for his knee.

Actor Richard Gere is scheduled to visit Riga, Latvia, for a special screening of a new documentary film about the 14th Dalai Lama, which he co-authored.
A significant struggle is unfolding over the succession of the next Dalai Lama, characterized by a debate between atheism and spirituality. This conflict highlights the differing perspectives on the future leadership of Tibetan Buddhism.

The Dalai Lama has issued a call for peace and dialogue in the Middle East, as well as in Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing that violence only leads to more conflict and that lasting solutions can only be achieved through discussion.
Denmark's Red-Green Alliance (Enhedslisten) believes a stable government can be formed if negotiations focus on policy rather than personalities, while also criticizing Lars Løkke Rasmussen. This comes as China sharply criticized the Czech Senate for its support of the Tibetan exile government in the selection of the next Dalai Lama, calling it a gross interference in its internal affairs.

On March 17, 1959, amidst fear, confusion, and violence, the 14th Dalai Lama secretly fled Lhasa, the sacred capital of Tibet. His decision followed days of suffocating tension that had escalated since March 10.
The Sikyong, the head of the Tibetan government-in-exile, has stated that it remains to be seen whether communism will outlive the Dalai Lama or vice versa.

Tibetan spiritual leader Tenzin Gyatso, the Dalai Lama, has received his first Grammy award for his spoken-word album.
A debate is emerging between atheism and spirituality concerning the succession of the next Dalai Lama. This ideological struggle highlights differing views on the future leadership of Tibetan Buddhism.

Raghu Rai, the legendary Indian photographer known for capturing iconic images and his significant contributions to photojournalism, has passed away at the age of 83. His death marks the end of an era for Indian photography, leaving behind a rich visual legacy.

On March 31, 1959, the Dalai Lama fled Chinese repression in Tibet and was granted political asylum upon his arrival at the Indian border.
China has sharply criticized the Czech Senate for its resolution supporting the Dalai Lama, viewing it as a gross interference in its internal affairs regarding the Tibetan exile government.

It is called Little Lhasa, after the capital of Tibet. The settlement of McLeod Ganj in northern India now functions as such a Tibetan metropolis because since the beginning of the Chinese occupation in the 1950s.