Directeur d’études émérite, Religions tibétaines
ÉCOLE PRATIQUE DES HAUTES ÉTUDES, SORBONNE
Vème Section
4-14 rue Férrus
75014 Paris, France
Numata Visiting Professor of Buddhist Studies
THE DIVINITY SCHOOL, THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Swift Hall, 1025 E. 58th St.
Chicago IL 60637, USA
Degrees
H.S. Diploma, Elisabeth Irwin H.S., New York City, 1968.
A.B. (Sanskrit), University of California, Berkeley, 1981.
Ph.D. (Philosophy), Brown University, Providence. 1987. Dissertation Topic: “Self and Personal Identity in Indian Buddhist Scholasticism: A Philosophical Investigation.” Director: Prof. James Van Cleve.
Academic Appointments
2018-present, Directeur d’études émérite (Professor emeritus), École Pratique des Hautes Études, Paris
2002-present, Numata Visiting Professor, The Divinity School, The University of Chicago, and Directeur d’études, Vème Section, École Pratique des Hautes Études, Paris (retired, Oct. 2018).
2002. Promotion to Full Professor, The University of Chicago.
1998-2002. Associate Professor, Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations, and the College; and Numata Professor of Buddhist Studies, The Divinity School, The University of Chicago.
1996-1998. Visiting Associate Professor, Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations, and Numata Professor of Buddhist Studies, The Divinity School, The University of Chicago.
1994-1995. Member, School of Historical Study, Institute for Advanced Study.
1994-1996. Associate Professor of the Philosophy of Religion, Department of Religion, Columbia University.
1989-1994. Assistant Professor of the Philosophy of Religion, Department of Religion, Columbia University.
1987-1989. Assistant Professor of Sanskrit, Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations, The University of Chicago.
1986-1987. Visiting Assistant Professor of Sanskrit, Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations, The University of Chicago.