Thakchöe, Sonam
| English Phonetics | Sonam Thakchöe |
|---|---|
| Sort Name | Thakchöe, Sonam |
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- Primary Affiliation (Workplace)
- University of Tasmania; University of Tasmanian Buddhist Studies
PhD University
- University of Tasmania
Biographical Information
Sonam received his PhD (2002) from the University of Tasmania as well as the Acharya (MA equivalent) from the Central University of Tibetan Studies. This double qualification is unique in Australia. His traditional Tibetan research experience, and native fluency in the languages necessary for this research are essential to the demand of this type of project. He is also well established in Western philosophy and has the capability to bring his projects into dialogue with the West through his trans-cultural communication and interpretation skills. He is an experienced and productive scholar in Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy with a good track record of research, including the preparation of scholarly translations, philosophical study of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, cross-cultural philosophy that brings together Indian, Tibetan and Western philosophy, and research in the Indian epistemology, ethics and logic. He has good experience in long-term scholarly projects, in team research, and on projects that involve collaboration with Western colleagues on translation and interpretation. He is also an experienced postgraduate research supervisor with a good completion record. He brings to this project research management skills, philological skills, philosophical skills and linguistic skills negotiating and crossing the boundaries between Indo-Tibetan and Western philosophical traditions. Sonam is one of very few Australasian scholars, and indeed, the only Tibetan philosopher, with experience in the study of Indo-Tibetan philosophy and in collaboration with Western colleagues.
Sonam is also involved with wide range of ecumenical and socially engaging services with the aims of strengthening the Asian philosophy Programs, and fostering a wider appreciation of Asian thought within the Tasmanian community through the school visits, public talks, and leading group discussion/reading groups. Sonam is also passionate about forging a closer connection between mindfulness-meditation, phenomenology and philosophy. (Source Accessed May 12, 2021)
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