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Preserving Tibetan Traditions

Robert Thurman was the first American to be ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist monk. In light of China's actions in the Tibet, he has since become an advocate for the region's culture. He cofounded the American Institute for Buddhist Studies and the Tibet House.

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Other segments from the episode on July 22, 1988

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 22, 1988: Interview with Robert Thurman; Interview with Bonnie Koloc and Howard Levy; Interview with Frances Williams; Commentary on bad memories.

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