Jacqueline Abdalla
Abdalla, J.
| PersonType | Category:Authors of English Works |
|---|---|
| FirstName / namefirst | Jacqueline |
| LastName / namelast | Abdalla |
| MainNamePhon | Jacqueline Abdalla |
| SortName | Abdalla, Jacqueline |
| bio | Dr. Jacqueline Abdalla is a distinguished scholar of Buddhism whose research bridges traditional textual studies with contemporary applications of Buddhist philosophy. With over two decades dedicated to the field, she has established herself as a leading voice in comparative religious studies and Buddhist ethics.
Born in Beirut and raised in Paris, Dr. Abdalla developed an early interest in Eastern philosophies while pursuing her undergraduate studies at the Sorbonne. She went on to earn her doctorate from Harvard University with a groundbreaking dissertation examining the intersection of Theravada contemplative practices and cognitive science. Dr. Abdalla's scholarship spans multiple Buddhist traditions, with particular expertise in Mahayana philosophical systems and their evolution across Asia. Her fieldwork has taken her to monastic communities throughout Tibet, Japan, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, where she has documented oral traditions and translation practices that have shaped Buddhist thought. Her acclaimed book, Embodied Compassion: Buddhist Ethics in a Global Context (2021), explores how ancient Buddhist teachings on interdependence and non-harm offer frameworks for addressing contemporary ethical challenges. As a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, she leads the Center for Buddhist Studies while mentoring a new generation of scholars. Dr. Abdalla is known for her accessible public lectures that make complex Buddhist concepts relevant to modern audiences, and her regular contributions to academic journals have expanded scholarly understanding of Buddhism's historical development and contemporary significance. (Generated by Claude.ai April 18, 2025]) |
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