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Buddhist Scholar Bob Thurman on the Dalai Lama’s View That a Woman Could Succeed Him

By Lauren Effron — 2016

The Dalai Lama has said over the years that he would welcome a woman as the next Dalai Lama. One of his confidants for the past 52 years, Dr. Robert Thurman, offered his take in an interview with ABC News’ Dan Harris for his “10% Happier” podcast.

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