Professor Dr. Antonio Terrone

Biography

Antonio Terrone is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Northwestern University. His scholarship focuses on East Asian cultures, politics, and religions, with a special interest in Tibetan Buddhism and contemporary issues in religious culture and ethno-religious politics. He has worked extensively across various Asian countries, including India, China, Taiwan, and Nepal, conducting significant fieldwork in regions such as Western China and Eastern Tibet. His research spans the intersections of politics, religion, and culture within modern China, particularly examining topics related to violence and cultural identity among Tibetan and Uyghur populations. Antonio has contributed to several notable publications, including co-editing 'Buddhism Monastery: Tantric Practices Performers Tibet Himalayas' and is currently finalizing his monograph regarding the role of the Tenth Panchen Lama in the revival of Tibetan Buddhism in the 1980s. At Northwestern, he teaches diverse courses that explore themes of religion and literature across East Asia, focusing on the complex interplay between belief systems and socio-political dynamics. He is committed to advancing understanding of these intricate religious landscapes through academic inquiry.

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