
Florida International University
Creates a collaborative learning environment.
Academic Background: Ph.D. in Religion, Temple University. M.A., Temple University.
Research Interests: East Asian religions, Zen Buddhism, and comparative religious studies.
Appointments: Professor of Religion and History, Director of the Institute for Asian Studies, Florida International University.
Publications: Author of Zen Skin, Zen Marrow (Oxford University Press) and Opening a Mountain (Oxford University Press). Over 30 books and numerous articles on Buddhist studies.
Awards: Fulbright Senior Research Fellowship.