Dr. Eric Greene

Biography

Eric Greene is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Yale University, having taught there since 2015. He earned his B.A. in Mathematics, M.A. in Asian Studies, and Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. His expertise lies in the history of medieval Chinese Buddhism, particularly focusing on the emergence of Chinese forms of Buddhism and their interaction with Indian Buddhism alongside indigenous Chinese culture. Greene has authored significant books, including 'Chan Chan Secrets: Buddhist Meditation', which explores the history and transmission of Indian meditation practices in China and the development of distinctly Chinese forms of Buddhist meditation and rituals. His research interests encompass the early history of Chan (Zen) Buddhism, Buddhist paintings on the Silk Roads, and the influence of modern psychological terminology on the Western interpretation of Buddhism. Currently, he is investigating the practices and translations of commentary from the era of Chinese Buddhism, specifically from 150-350 AD.

Research Interests