Dr. Robert L. Thurman

Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies

Dr. Robert L. Thurman is an American Buddhist scholar, professor, and author. He is the Jey Tsong Khangsar Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University. Thurman has written extensively on Buddhism and Tibetan culture, and has been a prominent figure in the field of Buddhist studies. He is also a skilled translator and has worked on several high-profile projects. Thurman is based in New York City.