David Christopher Lewis

Dr. Robert Thurman is mindful. He is a tenzin, or upholder of Buddha Dharma, with a passion for clarifying Buddhist teaching. His colleagues sometimes call him "the Red Skelton of Tibetan Buddhism" A compelling teacher and scholar at Columbia University, Robert Thurman has emerged as the most charismatic exponent of Tibetan Buddhism in America. He is a powerful and entertaining speaker and advocate for the liberation of Tibet. And he is the Dalai Lama's close friend and cultural liaison to America. A prolific author and advocate for peace, Robert talks about his life, his passion for his project, The Tibet House network, and his latest book, Love Your Enemies: How to Break the Anger Habit and Be a Whole Lot Happier. And he paraphrases, "Love Your Enemies, it will drive them crazy"