Why the Dalai Lama Matters, by Robert Thurman. Image features Bob Thurman and His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Tibet’s Unique Buddhist Heritage

The Aspen Institute and the Conservancy for Tibetan Art and Culture present conversation between author and philosopher Robert Thurman and Buddhist teacher from Tibet Sogyal Rinpoche.

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Political Buddhism on Religion & Ethics

Watch this special report on “the plight and paradox of Tibetan Buddhists. They teach nonviolence, but their demonstrations against the Chinese have sometimes become violent. How can they persuade the Chinese that they and the Dalai Lama are not a threat?” Lucky Severson interviews Lhadon Tethong, Robert Thurman and Tu Weiming on Religion & Ethics for PBS.

Robert Thurman Talk at Tibet House U.S.


Part 1 of Bob Thurman speaking on Why the Dalai Lama Matters at Tibet House U.S. in New York City on June 17, 2008. Video by Some Day Fire Productions.

Bloomberg Night Talk: Interview With Robert Thurman

Watch the lively conversation between Robert Thurman and Mike Schneider on “Night Talk”, broadcast on Bloomberg TV June 19, 2008, available here in 3 parts.


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Introducing Why the Dalai Lama Matters

In this video welcome to dalailamamatters.com, Robert Thurman introduces Why the Dalai Lama Matters and offers a positive vision. [Read more]

Why The Dalai Lama Matters book cover


You can buy Why The Dalai Lama Matters: His Act of Truth as the Solution for China, Tibet and the World, the new book by Robert Thurman, from your local or online bookseller.


See gallery of photos, maps and illustrations from Why the Dalai Lama Matters.


"No one has worked harder to bring Tibet, Tibetan Buddhism and the special power of the Dalai Lama to American audiences than Robert Thurman. Long may he write and, as in this latest work, bring learning and spirit, great vigor and close knowledge, together." — Pico Iyer


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