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Peter Lieberson, Composer Inspired by Buddhism, Dies at 64

By Tricycle

Peter Lieberson, an accomplished American composer and longtime Buddhist practitioner, passed away on Saturday. He will be missed. Please send him some good thoughts. Best wishes to his family, friends, and community.

Shambhala SunSpace posted about his passing on Saturday and included a piece of his music and an article he wrote.

Peter Lieberson, Composer Inspired by Buddhism, Dies at 64 (New York Times)

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