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Scott A. Mitchell
Dean and Yoshitaka Tamai Professor at the Institute of Buddhist Studies and author of The Making of American Buddhism (Oxford UP, 2023), specializing in Buddhism in the West and Japanese American Buddhist history.
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Dec 30, 2025
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Scott A. Mitchell, "The Making of American Buddhism" (Oxford UP, 2023)
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Scott A. Mitchell, a leading figure in Buddhist studies at the Institute of Buddhist Studies, discusses his new book, which explores the fascinating rise of Buddhism in American culture. He highlights the role of Nisei, second-generation Japanese Americans, in shaping a Buddhist identity that aligns with American values. Mitchell also delves into the significance of the Berkeley Bussei and how gendered labor supported temple survival. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, he reflects on how small acts of labor can create meaningful change in communities.
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