David M. DiValerio
Associate professor of history and religious studies at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and author of works on Tibetan Buddhism, including Mountain Dharma and The Holy Mad Men of Tibet, specializing in Tibetan retreat practices and textual translation.
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Dec 6, 2025 • 1h 16min
David M. DiValerio: Mountain Dharma (#221)
David M. DiValerio, an associate professor of history and religious studies specializing in Tibetan Buddhism, joins to discuss his book, Mountain Dharma. He shares his journey into Tibetan retreat practices from initial monastery visits to extensive research on retreat manuals. Topics include the evolution of retreat boundaries, the distinction between individual and solitary retreats, and the historical significance of Tibetan asceticism. DiValerio also highlights how modern centers often overlook ancient texts in their practices.
