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Eleanor Pontoriero is a Sessional Lecturer II at the University of Toronto, specializing in Buddhist Studies and the intersection of religion, culture, and politics. Her research interests include gender, human rights, peacebuilding, socially engaged Buddhism, Buddhist secular mindfulness, and the ethics surrounding Buddhist-Christian dialogue. She has contributed significantly to the academic discourse through her publications, including "Burning Refuge: Spiritual Political Liberation Navayana Buddhist Movement" in the Journal of International Buddhist Studies and explorations of environmental justice and multiple belonging in Buddhist-Christian contexts. Eleanor is actively involved in the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies and the International Association for Buddhist Studies, where she engages with contemporary issues in Buddhist studies. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and ethical engagement in religious studies, aiming to equip students with the tools necessary to navigate complex cultural and religious landscapes.
Department of Sociology