

#54 Scott Mitchell, Dean of Students and Faculty Affairs at Institute of Buddhist Studies
Scott Mitchell is the Dean of Students and Faculty Affairs at the Institute of Buddhist Studies. Scott discusses how Buddhist modernism and American culture intersect in surprising ways and the significance of Buddhism in a society that often values individual over collective experiences. He shares his personal journey and reflects on the profound impact of his brother Eric's legacy.
Learn about and donate to the Eric C Mitchell Scholarship fund.
Purchase Scott's book The Making of American Buddhism.
Watch Scott give a talk at the DharmaBum Temple.
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