Vision
Translating Traditions
& Minding the Gaps
The internet is filled with an almost overwhelming amount of information about Buddhism and meditation—not to mention the books, articles, courses, guided meditations, retreats, blogs, podcasts, and mobile phone apps advertised there. As a professor at Dartmouth College, many undergraduate students, their friends, and even their parents—wishing to learn more about either Buddhism or meditation—have asked me what I would recommend they do or read to go further with their study or practice of Buddhism. Of course, my answer to such questions is always tailored to the particular person’s interest and motivation, whether it be more academic or personal. But people often find it hard to fully connect the dots between the different traditional and non-traditional ways of translating the Buddha’s teachings. The vision here is to provide a systematic, basic education in the foundations of Buddhist philosophy and practice that enables students to move forward in whatever way suits them best. To that end, I am working to create “On Buddha’s Terms,” a resource of online courses, blog posts, reading lists, and guided meditations. People interested in personal guidance related to practice or academic study are welcome to contact me through email.