Dr. Jonathan Gold

Biography

Jonathan C. Gold is a Professor in the Department of Religion and Director of the Center for Culture, Society, and Religion at Princeton University. He is a scholar of Indian and Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, with a particular focus on Buddhist approaches to meaning, ethics, language, and learning. He has authored several significant works, including 'Dharma’s Gatekeepers: Sakya Paṇḍita and the Buddhist Scholarship of Tibet' (2007) and 'Paving the Great Way: Vasubandhu’s Unifying Buddhist Philosophy' (2015), along with numerous articles in prestigious journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Religion and the Journal of Value Inquiry. Gold co-edited 'Readings of Śāntideva’s Guide to Bodhisattva Practice' (2019) with Douglas S. Duckworth. His current research includes developing a Buddhist approach to politics and social thought, as reflected in works such as 'Karmic Historiography' and various opinion pieces covering contemporary issues through the lens of Buddhist philosophy. He has participated in panels and discussions at major conferences and festivals, further promoting the intersection of Buddhism and modern societal challenges.

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