Uma Thurman's father Robert Thurman was the first American to be
ordained as a Buddhist monk. He was also the first American to
disrobe. He was only ordained for 2 years. Recently, Robert Thurman
was challenged by the Western Shugden Society to prove statements
that he has made about Dorje Shugden practitioners. He had stated
that Dorje Shugden practitioners are the Taliban of Tibetan
Buddhism and that the Western Shugden Society are sponsored by the
Chinese Government. Thurman failed to provide any evidence. See the
related link below for more information about Robert Thurman's
Challenge.