DRBU Professor Profiles and Curriculum Vitaes
Snjezana Veljacic-Akpinar, President; Professor (full-time) Diploma, University of Belgrade, 1963 Ph.D., University of Istanbul, 1966 Assistant Professor, University of Akron, 1967–72 Post Doctoral Scholar, University of California, Berkeley, 1980–84 Associate Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1989–91 Dean of Academics, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1991–93 President, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1995– Adjunct Professor, Pacific School of Religion, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, 2002– Board of Trustees Member Ex Officio, Dharma Realm Buddhist University Board of Directors, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association
Stacy Y. Chen, Assistant Professor; Associate Dean of Program Development (full-time) B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002 Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco, 2009 Director of Summer Session and Short term Programs, DRBU, 2010–2012 Assistant Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2012– Associate Dean of Program Development, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2013– Board of Trustees, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2005–
Ronald Epstein, Professor Emeritus (inactive) B.A., Harvard University, 1965 M.A., University of Washington, 1969 Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1975 Lecturer, San Francisco State University, 1971–2003 Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1977–2011 Visiting Assistant Professor, University of California, Davis, 1986–1987 Adjunct Professor, Pacific School of Religion, Graduate Theological Union, 1998–1999 Lecturer Emeritus, San Francisco State University, 2003– Professor Emeritus, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2012–
Shari Ruei-Hua Epstein, Assistant Professor (part-time) B.A., 1992, M.A., 1992, Ph.D., 2006, Stanford University Exchange Scholar, Harvard University, 1998–1999 Instructor, Santa Clara University, Summers 2002 & 2003 Graduate Seminar Instructor, Stanford University, 2004–2005 Dean of Academics, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2006–2009 Assistant Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2006–
Bhikshuni Heng Chih, Professor (part-time) B.A., 1980, M.A., 1980, Ph.D., 1982, Dharma Realm Buddhist University Monastic Advisor, DRBA Monasteries in Seattle, Vancouver, Calgary, and Queensland, 1992– Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1994– Chief Operating Officer, Sangha and Laity Training Program, Ukiah, 2000– Adjunct Assistant Professor, Bond University, 2011– Executive Committee, Australian Sangha Association, 2010–2011 Board of Directors, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association Chair, Board of Trustees, Dharma Realm Buddhist University
Bhikshuni Heng Hsien, Professor Emerita (inactive) B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1964 M.A., Brandeis University, 1965 Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1975 Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1976–2005 Vice President for Financial Affairs, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1976–1982 Dean of Academics, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1990–1991 and 1993–1998 Professor Emerita, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2005– Board of Directors, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association, 1972– Board of Trustees, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1976–
Rev. Heng Sure, Professor (part-time) B. A., Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, 1970 M.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1976 Ph.D., Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1979 Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union, 2003 Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1994– Director, Berkeley Buddhist Monastery, 1994– Adjunct Professor, Pacific School of Religion, Graduate Theological Union, 1996– Global Councillor (Buddhist), United Religions Initiative, 2002–2009 Board of Trustees, Dharma Realm Buddhist University President, Board of Directors, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association
Bhikshuni Heng Syin, Dean Emerita (inactive) B.A., National Chengchi University, Taiwan, 1969 M.A., Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1999 Registrar, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1991–1993 Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1991–1993 Dean of Chinese Studies, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1993–2009 Dean Emerita, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2012–
Bhikshuni Heng Yi, Assistant Professor (full-time) B.A., San Francisco State University, 2005 M.A., California State University, Long Beach, 2006 Ph.D., University of California, Los Angles, 2010 Assistant Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2011–
Bhikshuni Jin Jr, Assistant Professor; Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (full-time) B.A., San Francisco State University, 2005 M.A., Stanford University School of Education, 2006 Ed.D. Candidate, Teachers College, Columbia University, 2013 Instructor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2006–2009 Assistant Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2010– Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2012–
Douglas M. Powers, Vice President for Finance and Administration; Professor (full-time) B.A., 1968, M.A.T., 1969, University of Redland M.A., Graduate Theological Union, 1973 Instructor, Berkeley High School, 1975–2009 Director, Buddhist Council for Refuge Rescue and Resettlement, 1980–86 Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1982– Vice President for Finance and Administration, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1995– Adjunct Faculty, Pacific School of Religion, Graduate Theological Union, 2003– Board of Trustees Member Ex Officio, Dharma Realm Buddhist University Board of Directors, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association
Susan A. Rounds, Professor Emerita (part-time) B. A., Wellesley College, 1962 M. Ed., Harvard University, Graduate School of Education, 1963 Ph. D., University of California, Berkeley, School of Education, 1981 Director, Dominican University of California, Ukiah Campus Credential Programs, 1988–2000 Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1989–2011 Assistant Professor of Education, Dominican University of California, 1989–1992 Associate Professor of Education, Dominican University of California, 1992–1997 Professor of Education, Dominican University of California, 1997–2000 Professor Emerita, Dominican University of California, 2011– Professor Emerita, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2012–
Jessica Alida Samuels, Assistant Professor (full-time) B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 2000 M.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2008 Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2011 Teaching Fellow/Lecturer, UC Santa Cruz Humanities Division, 2006 2013 Instructor, Department of Philosophy, California State University, East Bay, 2011 2013 Academic Consultant, Dharma Realm Buddhist University 2011 2013 Assistant Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2013–
Martin J. Verhoeven, Dean of Academics; Professor (full-time) B.A., 1969, M.A., 1971, Ph.D., 1997, University of Wisconsin Madison Ph.D., Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1980 Ford Fellowship Visiting Scholar, Stanford University, 1972–74 Lecturer, University of California, Berkeley, 1976 Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1997– Adjunct Professor, Pacific School of Religion, Graduate Theological Union, 1997– Dean of Academics, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2010– Board of Trustees Member Ex Officio, Dharma Realm Buddhist University Board of Directors, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association Barbara Waugh, Professor (full-time) B.A., 1972, M.A., 1976, University of California, Berkeley B.S.N., Pacific Union College, 1996 Public Health Nurse and Registered Nurse, 1996– Instructor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1976–2011 ESL Instructor, Buddhist Council for Refuge Rescue and Resettlement, 1981–1984 Instructor, Sangha and Laity Training Program, 1994– Public Health Nurse, Mendocino County Community Health, 2004–2011 Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2012– Board of Trustees, Dharma Realm Buddhist University
Franklyn Shihyu Wu, Assistant Professor (full-time) B.S., McGill University, 1999 M.S., Stanford University, 2001 Co founder, Courtroom Connect, 2001 Research Yield Engineer, Advanced Micro Devices, 2001–2005 Senior Consultant, Stanford Research Institute Consulting, 2005–2010 Assistant Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2010–
Teaching Faculty Curriculum Vitae
Contact Snjezana Akpinar, PhD President; Professor 4951 Bodhi Way Ukiah, CA, 95482 (707) 462 5486 [email protected]
Education Ph.D. in Ottoman Turkish Studies, University of Istanbul, 1966 Diploma in Middle Eastern Languages & Civilization, University of Belgrade, 1963 Certificate in Teaching, University of Cambridge, London, 1963
Experience President, Dharma Realm Buddhist University,1995 present Instructor of Serbo Croat, Inlingua School of Languages, Rosslyn, Virginia, 1994 1995 Academic Dean, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1991 1993 Associate Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1989 1991 Post Doctoral Scholar, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, U.C. Berkeley, 1985 1991 Coordinator & Planner, Foreign Language Program, Gulf Women’s Association, Al Khobar Saudi Arabia, 1984 1985 Lecturer of Ottomon Art and History, College of Marin, San Anselmo, CA, 1984 Post Doctoral Scholar, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, U.C. Berkeley, 1980 1984 Lecturer of Ottomon Art & History for ARAMCO and SABCO in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, 1976 1980 Assistant for Turkish collection, Stanford University, Hoover Institute, 1972 1974 Assistant Professor, Middle Eastern Civilization, University of Akron, Ohio, 1967 1972 Lecturer of Serbo Croat, University of Istanbul, 1964+1967
Publications Yakub Kadri Karaosmanoglu as a Novelist, “El Emel”, No. 7, May, 1963; Belgrade. Ottoman Cultural Influences on Serbo Croat, University of Istanbul Press, 1967, Ph.D. Thesis. Legends of Ancient Arabia, “Polja,” Novi Sad, Feb., 1983. The Awakening of Islam, Knjizevna Rec, Belgrade, October, 1982. Notes on the Margins of the Qur’an, “Polja,” Novi Sad, Feb. 1983. “Yol”: A Contribution to Contemporary Cinematography, Turkish Studies Association Bulletin, Vol. 7, No 1. Bloomington, Indiana, 1983. Symbolism of the Qur’an, “Knjizevne Novine,” Belgrade, 1983. The Tongue of the Speechless One, “Islam and the Modern Age,” New Delhi, 1983. Sufism The Path of Meditative Absorption, “Kulture Istoka,” No. 4. Belgrade, 1983. Divan de Ka’imi Jasna Samic, (book review), Turkish Studies Association Bulletin, Vol. 12, No. 1, East Lansing, Michigan, March, 1988. Yanus Emre and His Mystical Poetry, “Kulture Istoka,” No. 23, Belgrade, 1990. Ottoman Influences and the Serbo Croat Cultural Heritage, paper presented at the MESA Conference (The non Muslims of the Ottoman Empire Panel), San Francisco, December 1984.
Professional Affiliations and Honors Member, Board of Directors, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association, 1995 present Member, Board of Trustees, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1995 present
Contact Stacy Chen Associate Dean of Program Development; Assistant Professor 4951 Bodhi Way Ukiah, CA, 95482 (707) 462 5486 [email protected]
Education Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of California, San Francisco, CA 2009 B.S. in Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Science, MA, 2002
Experience Associate Dean of Program Development, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Ukiah, CA 2013 Assistant Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Ukiah, CA 2012 present Director of Summer Session and Short term Programs, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Ukiah, CA 2010 2012 Teaching Assistant, School of Pharmacy, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 2005 Biology Instructor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Ukiah, CA 2003 Science Instructor and Seminar Facilitator, Developing Virtue Secondary School, Ukiah, CA 2002 2003 Chemistry Workshop Instructor, Mendocino Community College, Ukiah, CA 2002 Teaching Assistant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Biology Department, Cambridge, MA, 2000 2002 Graduate Research, Fung Lab, Department of Biochemistry, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 2004 2009 Undergraduate Research, MIT, Walker Lab, Biology Department, Cambridge, MA 1999 2002
Publications Anderson, C.M., Chen, S.Y., Dimon, M.T., Oke, A. DeRisi, J.L. and Fung J.C. ReCombine: a suite of programs for detection and analysis of meiotic recombination in whole genome datasets. PLoS One (2011), 6(10):e25509. Chen, S.Y. and Fung J.C. Mapping of crossover sites using DNA microarrays. Methods in Molecular Biology: DNA Recombination 745 (2011), 117 34. Chen, S.Y., Tsubouchi, T., Rockmill, B., Sandler, J.S., Richards, D.R., Vader, G., Hochwagen, A., Roeder, S.G., and Fung, J.C. Global analysis of the meiotic crossover landscape. Developmental Cell 15 (2008), p401 415. Chen S.Y., Dimon M., Oke A., Anderson C., DeRisi J.L., and Fung J.C. Next generation sequencing identifies novel meiotic recombination motifs and provides mechanistic insight for meiotic recombination (manuscript in preparation).
Contact Ronald Epstein, PhD Professor Emeritus 4951 Bodhi Way Ukiah, CA, 95482 (707) 462 5486 [email protected]
Education Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies, University of California at Berkeley, 1975 M.A. in Chinese Language and Literature, University of Washington, Seattle, 1969 California Community College Instructor Credential (Life) Chinese, Language Arts and Literature, Philosophy and Religion, and Psychology, 1971 California Standard Junior College Teaching Credential Asian Languages and Literatures: Chinese, Psychology, Humanities: Philosophy, 1969 “Fojiao Jiaoshou (Professor of Buddhism)”, bestowed by Chan Patriarch and Tripitaka Master Hsuan Hua, 1968 A.B. cum laude , Social Relations, Harvard University, 1965 Auditeur libre , Institut de Psychologie, Institut des Hautes Etudes Superieres, Universite de Paris, 1962 63
Experience Professor Emeritus, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Talmage, CA, 2012 Lecturer Emeritus, Philosophy Department, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, 2003 present Research Professor, Institute for World Religions, Berkeley, CA, 1996 2012 Adjunct Professor, Pacific School of Religion, Spring 1998 and Spring 1999 Professor of Buddhist Study and Practice, Translation, and Chinese Studies, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Talmage, CA, 1977 1996 Vice President, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Talmage, CA, 1977 1981 Lecturer, Philosophy Department, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, 1971 2003 Visiting Assistant Professor, Religious Studies Program, University of California, Davis, CA, 1986 1987 ESL Instructor, Buddhist Council for Refugee Rescue and Resettlement, Talmage, CA, 1981 1985 Lecturer, Religious Studies Program, University of California, Davis, CA, 1972 1976 Bibliographer, Center for Japanese and Korean Studies, University of California, Berkeley, summer, 1972 Instructor, Asian Studies Program, City College of San Francisco, CA, 1969 1970; summer, 1971 Research staff, Arthur D. Little Co., San Francisco, CA, 1966 Assistant Psychologist, Research Program in Education through Vision, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, summer, 1965
Publication Books: (co chair, translation committee) The Śūraṇgama Sutra: A New Translation with Excerpts from the Commentary by the Venerable Master Hsüan Hua. Talmage, CA: Buddhist Text Translation Society, 2009. (compiler) Buddhist Text Translation Society’s Buddhism A to Z. Burlingame, CA: Buddhist Text Translation Society, 2003. (principal translator) Flower Adornment Sutra , Chapter 39, Part VIII. "Entering the Dharma Realm." Translated into the Chinese by T'ang Dynasty Tripitaka Master Shikshananda of Khotan with the Commentary of Tripitaka Master Hua. Talmage, CA: Dharma Realm Buddhist University, International Institute for the Translation of Buddhist Texts, 1984. 228 pp. (translated with Bhikshunis Heng Hsien and Heng Ch'ih) Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva . Talmage: Buddhist Text Translation Society, 1982. 93 pp. (principal translator) The Heart of Prajna Paramita Sutra with the No Stand Gatha Explanation and Prose Commentary of Gold Mountain Tripitaka Master, Sramana Hsuan hua . San Francisco: Buddhist Text Translation Society, 1980. xiv + 132 pp. (Also appeared in serialized form in Vajra Bodhi Sea from November, 1970, to April, 1972.) (editor) Pure Land and Ch'an Dharma Talks . San Francisco: Buddhist Text Translation Society, 1974.
Articles, Letters, Other Translations, Essays and Book Reviews: “Application of Buddhist Teachings to Modern Life: The Foundational Role of the Five Moral Precepts.” Religion East and West , Issue 11, October 2012, pp. 52 61. “The ‘Revolutionary’ Bhikshunis.” Vajra Bodhi Sea , June 2012, pp. 58 60. “How to Be a Good President.” Vajra Bodhi Sea , March 2012, pp. 30 32. “It is Hard to Encounter a Good Spiritual Teacher: My Teacher, the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua.” Vajra Bodhi Sea . Part One: October 2011, pp. 41 43. Part Two: November 2011, pp. 31 33. Part Three: December 2011, pp. 32 35. Part Four: January 2012, pp. 27 30. Part Five: February 2012, pp. 30 33. “An interesting choice.” Letters from our readers. Ukiah Daily Journal , Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, p 3. “In this Violent World Can We Live in Peace and Harmony?” Vajra Bodhi Sea , June 2011, pp. 35 37. “Time for local campaign finance reform,” [letter to the editor] The Ukiah Daily Journal, November 5, 2010, A 5. “Sunday View: Why the Harris Quarry Is a Bad Idea.” The Ukiah Daily Journal , Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, pp. A 7, 12. “Historic Multi Faith Delegation to China.” Vajra Bodhi Sea , June. 2010, pp. 41 42. “Vajra Bodhi Sea: Auspicious Beginnings.” Vajra Bodhi Sea , April 2010, pp. 34 36. “China and America: Buddhist and Interreligious Connections,” Vajra Bodhi Sea , Pt. 2, Jan. 2010, pp. 34 36, 27. “China and America: Buddhist and Interreligious Connections,” Vajra Bodhi Sea , Pt. 1, Dec. 2009, pp. 39 41; Pt. 2, Jan. 2010, pp. 34 36, 27. (interview with Richard Josephson) “I Only Have One Teacher.” Vajra Bodhi Sea , May, 2009, pp. 36 38. “Another Voice: Climate Change Cover Up,” The Ukiah Daily Journal , April 5, 2009, pp. A 5, A 12. “Cell Tower Has No Benefit: An Open Letter to the Mendocino County Planning Commission.” Ukiah Daily Journal , February 18, 2008. “Another Voice: Harris Quarry a Dangerous Place for an Asphalt Plant.” Ukiah Daily Journal , February 8, 2008. “Sunday Voices: Time Is Now for Local Campaign Reform.” Ukiah Daily Journal , February 3, 2008. “Who is Sam Goldberger and What Is He Proposing?” Letter to the Editor, Ukiah Daily Journal , January 10, 2007. “My Turn: Campaign Reform Ordinances Deserve Our Support.” Ukiah Daily Journal , May 28, 2006, pp. A 6,7. “Another Voice: Why We Need Local Political Campaign Reform.” Ukiah Daily Journal , February 12, 2006. “Mahāmaudgalyāyana Visits Another Planet: A Selection from the Scripture Which Is a Repository of Great Jewels. ” Religion East and West , Issue 5, October, 2005, 133 139. “Re Encountering the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua in China,” Vajra Bodhi Sea: A Monthly Journal of Orthodox Buddhism , v. 36, ser. 84, June, 2005, pp. 44 47. “Environmental Issues: A Buddhist Perspective,” Vajra Bodhi Sea: A Monthly Journal of Orthodox Buddhism, v. 35, series 83, March 2005, pp. 28 31. “Bridging the Gulf between Monastics and Laypeople,” Vajra Bodhi Sea , v. 35, series 82, August, 2004, pp. 32 34. “Buddhism and Measure H: Banning the Growing and Raising of Genetically Modified Organisms in Mendocino County.” Vajra Bodhi Sea: A Monthly Journal of Orthodox Buddhism, v. 34, Series 82 (April, 2004), pp. 39 43. “Another Voice: Religion and Measure H”, Ukiah Daily Journal, February 22, 2004. “Another Voice: Some Common Sense about Measure H”, Ukiah Daily Journal, February 15, 2004. (letter to the editor) “Educate Yourself about GM Foods.” Ukiah Daily Journal , July 8, 2002, p. 4. Reprinted as “GM Foods: Some Ethical Issues” Ukiah Natural Foods Coop News , August, 2002. “Duhkha,” (accompanied by Chinese translation) Vajra Bodhi Sea: A Monthly Journal of Orthodox Buddhism, Series 77 (February, 2002), pp. 38 39. “Redesigning the World: Ethical Questions about Genetic Engineering.” (accompanied by Chinese translation) Vajra Bodhi Sea: A Monthly Journal of Orthodox Buddhism, Pt. 1, v. 32, Series 76 (October, 2001), pp. 34 35, 39; Pt. 2, v. 32, Series 76 (November, 2001), pp. 28 29, 32 ; Pt. 3, v. 32, Series 76 (December, 2001), pp.36 38; Pt. 4, v. 32, Series 76 (January, 2002), pp.33 35; Pt. 5, v. 32, Series 77 (February, 2002), pp.28 30; Pt. 6, v. 32, Series 77 (March, 2002), pp. 26 29, Pt. 7, v. 32, Series 77 (April, 2002), pp. 28 29; Pt. 8, v. 32, Series 77 (May, 2002), pp. 26 27; Pt. 9, v. 33, Series 77 (June, 2002), pp. 31 33; Pt. 10, v. 33, Series 77 (July, 2002), pp. 38 39; Pt. 11, v. 33, Series 78 (August, 2002), pp. 32 35; Pt. 12, v. 33, Series 78 (September, 2002), pp. 32 33; Pt. 13, v. 33, Series 78 (October, 2002), pp. 31 33. Partially reprinted in Hazel Simmons McDonald and Rod Ellis. Let’s Work with English for CXC . Oxford: Heinemann, 2002, pp. 269 270. Published in Ethical Issues in Biotechnology. Richard Sherlock and John D. Morrey, eds. Lanham, Boulder, New York, Oxford: Rowman and Littlefield, 2002, pp.47 70. “Genetic Engineering: A Buddhist Assessment.” Religion East and West , Issue One, June, 2001, pp. 39 47. Reprinted in English and Chinese translation in Vajra Bodhi Sea: A Monthly Journal of Orthodox Buddhism . Pt. 1, v. 31, Series 34 (March 2001), pp. 36 38; Pt. 2 (April 2001), pp. 35 36; Pt. 3 (May 2001), pp. 40 41; Pt. 4 (June 2001), pp. 35 37. Reprinted in Chinese translation in Zhihui zhi Yuan (‘Source of Wisdom’), No. 147 (July 10, 2001); No. 148 (August 10, 2001); No. 149 (September 10, 2001); No. 150 (October 10, 2001). “Buddhist Ideas for Attaining World Peace.” (accompanied by Chinese translation) Vajra Bodhi Sea: A Monthly Journal of Orthodox Buddhism . Pt. 1, v. 30, Series 72 (April 2000) pp. 38 39, 27; Pt. 2, v. 30, Series 72 (May 2000) pp. 32 33; Pt. 3, v. 31, Series 73 (June 2000) pp. 28 30; Pt. 4, v. 31, Series 73 (July 2000) pp. 34 35, 44. "Pollution and the Environment: Some Radically New Ancient Views." (accompanied by Chinese translation) Vajra Bodhi Sea: A Monthly Journal of Orthodox Buddhism . Pt. 1, v. 30 (Dec. 1999), pp. 36, 12; Pt. 2, v. 30 (Jan. 2000), pp. 37 38; Pt. 3, v. 30 (February 2000), pp. 36 38, 46. "Ethical Dangers of Genetic Engineering." Synthesis/Regeneration 20, Fall, 1999, pp. 2 4. Reprinted in Mencinnatian [newsletter of the Cincinnati, Ohio Mensa chapter], November, 2003, pp. 16 19. Partially reprinted as “Genetic Engineering Will Not Benefit Society” in Biomedical Ethics: Opposing Viewpoints . Roman Espejo, ed. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2003, 165 171. Partially reprinted in Claudia Spieler, ed. Teacher’s Guide to Double Helix by Nancy Werlin , Stuttgart, Germany: Ernst Klett Sprachen, 2010, p. 63. “Biotechnology: A Buddhist/Vedantic Perspective.” Ahimsa Voices: a Quarterly Journal for the Promotion of Universal Values . 6:2 (April, 1999) 3. Reprinted in Dimensions of Unity: Dialogues of Sprituality, Science and Society: Voices from AHIMSA Events 1193 2003 . Nik Warren, ed. Berkeley, CA: AHIMSA, 2003, pp. 343 345. Reprinted in Prabuddha Bharata (Calcutta, India) v. 105 (June 2000) 315 316. “The Inner Ecology: Buddhist Ethics and Practice.” (accompanied by Chinese translation) Vajra Bodhi Sea , March, 1999, pp. 36 39. "Clearing Up Some Misconceptions about Buddhism." (accompanied by Chinese translation) Vajra Bodhi Sea , Feb., 1999, pp. 41 43. “A Modest Proposal Regarding Genetic Engineering in Mendocino County,” Letter to the Editor, Ukiah Daily Journal , January 17, 1999, pp. A6 7. “The Interior Life.” (accompanied by Chinese translation) Vajra Bodhi Sea , Nov. 1998, pp. 47 49. “Buddhism and Biotechnology.” Edited from a Talk Delivered at "Spiritual Dimensions of Our Technological Future," AHIMSA Sixth Annual Conference, International House, University of California at Berkeley, Oct. 3, 1998. Ahimsa Voices: a Quarterly Journal for the Promotion of Universal Values . Reprinted with Chinese translation in Vajra Bodhi Sea , Jan. 1999, pp. 39 41. “Ethical and Spiritual Issues in Genetic Engineering.” Ahimsa Voices: a Quarterly Journal for the Promotion of Universal Values , 5(4), Oct. 1998, pp. 6 7. Reprinted in Vajra Bodhi Sea. "Animals for Dinner A Karmic Tale." San Francisco Examiner , May 21, 1997, p. A 17. (Reprinted in English and Chinese in Vajra Bodhi Sea , July, 1997, pp. 48 49.) “Guest commentary: Genetically engineered food a source of concern.” Sonoma West Times and News . Sebastapol, CA. Jan 1, 1997. “Yi Yichuan Jiyin Gongcheng Shengchan Shiwu shi Pohuai Zeran Ganyu Tiandi de Zaohua.” Zhihui zhi Yuan, July 10, 1997, p. 2. "Foreword" by Ronald Epstein. The Fifty Skandha Demon States: A Simple Explanation by the Venerable Master Hsüan Hua. The Shurangama Sutra, Volume VIII, pp. vii ix. Burlingame, CA: Buddhist Text Translation Society, 1996. “Genetically engineered food: why it’s a worry.” Ukiah Daily Journal . Ukiah, CA . December 11, 1996. “Why You Should Be Concerned About Genetically Engineered Food.” 1996. Published in English and Chinese in Vajra Bodhi Sea , Pt. 1, Feb. 1998, pp. 41 42; Pt. 2, March, 1998, pp. 37 39. “Why Genetically Engineered Food Should Be Labeled.” 1996. Also online at http://www.calrighttoknow.org/whylabelgefoods.html. "The Venerable Master Hsuan Hua Brings the Dharma to the West." In Memory of the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua , Volume One. Burlingame, CA: Buddhist Text Translation Society, 1995, pp. 59 68. Reprinted in The Flower Adornment Sutra , Chapter One, Part One “The Wondrous Adornment of the Rulers of the Worlds; A Commentary by Venerable Master Hsuan Hua. Burlingame, CA: Buddhist Text Translation Society, 2004, pp. 274 286. "Remembrance and Gratitude." In Memory of the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua , Volume One. Burlingame, CA: Buddhist Text Translation Society, 1995, pp. 205 207. Reprinted in How Buddhism Changed My Life! The Moon Reflected in a Thousand Rivers: Stories of Master Hsuan Hua by his Disciples , vol. 1. Burlingame, CA: Buddhist Text Translation Society, 2003, pp. 46 49. "Genetic Engineering: A Major Threat to Vegetarians." Vajra Bodhi Sea, A Journal of Orthodox Buddhism , v. 23, ser. 55, no. 273, Feb. 1993, pp. 44 45. “A Buddhist Perspective On Animal Rights.” 1990. “Một Quan Điểm Phật Giáo Về Quyền Của Loài Vật” (Vietnamese translation). (translator) “Mahamaudgalyayana Visits Another Planet: A Selection from the Scripture Which Is An Repository of Great Jewels .” (Taisho Tripitaka #310, roll 10, 56c4 57c7). Religion East and West , Issue 5, October 2005, pp. 133 139. (translation and explanation) Xuanzang (Tripitaka Master). "Verses Delineating the Eight Consciousnesses." MS 1985, 48 pp. Vajra Bodhi Sea: a Monthly Journal of Orthodox Buddhism ; Pt. 1, Dec. 1997, pp. 37 38; Pt. 2, Jan. 1998, pp. 35 36; Pt 3, Feb. 1998, pp. 34 35; Pt. 4, March, 1998, pp. 33 34; Pt. 5, April, 1998, pp. 34 35; Pt. 6, May, 1998, pp. 31 32; Pt. 7, June, 1998, pp. 31 32, 45; Pt. 8, July, 1998, pp. 31 32; Pt. 9, Aug., 1998, pp. 32 33; Pt. 10, Sept., 1998, pp. 36 37 ; Pt. 11, Oct., 1998, pp. 38 39, 42. “Ethnic Buddhadharma?” "The So Called Lay 'Sangha' in America." Vajra Bodhi Sea , v. 16, ser. 38, no. 188, Jan. 1986, p. 18. (Chinese translation published in Wan fo Ch'eng , Sept. 1985, p. 18.) "Cleaning Up the Pollution in Our Minds." Proper Dharma Seal , No. 7, Oct. 1985, 2 pp. "The Transformation of Consciousness into Wisdom: The Path of the Bodhisattva according to the Ch'eng Wei shih Lun ," Part One. Vajra Bodhi Sea , vol. 15, No. 176 (Jan. 1985), pp. 22 23. Part Two. Vajra Bodhi Sea , vol. 15, No. 177 (Feb. 1985), pp 15 17. Part Three. Vajra Bodhi Sea , vol. 15, No. 178 (March 1985), pp. 14 15. (book review) "H. Saddhatissa's The Life of the Buddha ", Parabola , vol. 2, no. 3, Summer, 1977, pp. 107 108. “A Short History of the Sino American Buddhist Association.” T.S., 76 pp. (book review) "Charles Luk's The Transmission of the Mind Outside the Teaching", Parabola , Vol. 1, No. 4, Fall, 1976. “The Surangama sutra (T. 945): A Reappraisal of Its Authenticity”, 1976. “Introduction and Part One: Historical Evidence”. T.S., 111 pp. “Part Two: the Internal Evidence, Textual and Doctrinal.” T.S., 112 pp. "Ananda's Search for the Mind in Seven Locations," Vajra Bodhi Sea , March, 1975, pp. 17 23. (introduction and annotated translation) "The Buddha Speaks of Amitabha Sutra" , Vajra Bodhi Sea , No. 9 (Dec., 1970), pp. 11 21. Reprinted in Hua, A General Explanation of the Buddha Speaks of Amitabha Sutra . San Francisco: Buddhist Text Translation Society, 1974. (translator) "The Bodhi Mirror: Introducing the Eminent Bhiksuni Dharma Master Hung Chih." Vajra Bodhi Sea #35, p. 30. (translator) Hsuan hua (Ven. Master). "The Thirty Ninth Patriarch, the Twelfth in China, Dhyana Master Kuang Mu." Vajra Bodhi Sea , v. 1, series 3, no. 12 (March 1971), pp. 1 4. (translator) Hsuan Hua (Venerable Master). "The Thirty Sixth Patriarch and Ninth Patriarch in China, Dhyana Master Pai Chang Huai Hai." Vajra Bodhi Sea , Dec., 1970, pp. 1 2. (address, graduation exercises, Sino American Buddhist Association, San Francisco, CA, September,20, 1970) Vajra Bodhi Sea , Nov., 1970, pp. 26 27. (translator) Master Hsuan Hua. "Little Roadside." Vajra Bodhi Sea . Sept., 1970, pp. 23 26. "Dharma Master from Hawaii." Vajra Bodhi Sea . Sept., 1970, p. 38. (translator) An Tz'u. "Letter to the High Old Cultivator, Dharma Master Shou Yeh." Vajra Bodhi Sea , August, 1970, p. 40. (opening address "Buddha's Birthday Celebration" San Francisco, CA, May 10, 1970) Vajra Bodhi Sea, July, 1970, pp. 15 16. (translator) "The Professor Requests a Lecture from the Monk in the Grave." (Lecture given by the Venerable Master Hua at the University of California, Berkeley) Vajra Bodhi Sea , July, 1970, pp. 8 12. "Liberation in America." Art Studies Records (Japan) No. 10, Fall, 1966. (with P.A. Kolers) "Dyslexic Performance on Transformed Text." Quarterly Progress Reports , Research Laboratory of Electronics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, No. 76, January, 1965.
Contact Shari Epstein Assistant Professor 4951 Bodhi Way Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 462 5486 [email protected]
Education Ph.D. in Religious Studies, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 2006 Exchange Scholar, East Asian Languages & Civilizations, Harvard University 1998 1999 Inter University Program for Chinese Language Study, Taipei, Taiwan 1994 1995 Language study, Princeton University’s Nihongo Studies in Kanazawa, Japan 1994 M.A. in East Asian Studies, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 1992 B.A. with honors in Human Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 1992
Experience Assistant Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Ukiah, CA 2006 Dean of Academics, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Ukiah, CA 2006 2009 Instructor, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 2001, 2004 2005 Instructor, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 2002 2003 Teaching Intern, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 2001 Teaching Assistant, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 1993, 1995 2000
Professional Affiliations and Honors Founder and Chair, Community Service Committee, Stanford University, 2001 2002 Steering Committee Member, Stanford Associated Religions (SAR), 2000 2002 Member, Cowell Student Health Committee, 2000 2001 Founder and Co chair, Buddhist Community at Stanford, Stanford, CA 1998 2002
Contact Bhikshuni Heng Chih, PhD Professor 4951 Bodhi Way Ukiah, CA, 95482 (707) 462 5486 [email protected] ; [email protected]
Education Ph.D. in Translation of Buddhist Texts, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Talmage, CA 1982 M.A. in Translation of Buddhist Texts, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Talmage, CA 1980 B.A. in Translation of Buddhist Texts, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Talmage, CA 1979
Experience Adjunct Assistant Professor, Bond University, 2011 present Lecturer and Tutor, Buddhist Philosophy, Bond University, Queensland, Australia, 2008 present Chief Operation Officer, Sangha & Laity Training Program, Ukiah, CA and Sacramento, CA, 2000 present Monastic advisor for Avatamsaka Monastery, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2000 Present Counselor, Laity Training Program, City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, Ukiah, CA, 1997 1998 Coordinator for nuns, Full Ordination Precept Platform, CTTB, 1995 Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1994 present Assistant Registrar, Dharma Realm Buddhist University Ukiah, CA, 1993 1994 Advisor, Sangha and Laity Training Programs, City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, 1992 present Monastic Advisor, DRBA Monasteries in Seattle, Vancouver, and Queensland, 1992 present Monastic advisor for Gold Summit Monastery, Seattle, Washington, 1992 present Monastic advisor for Gold Buddha Monastery, Vancouver, B.C., 1992 present Principal, Proper Dharma Buddhist Academy, Seattle, WA, 1990 1992 Principal, Proper Dharma Buddhist Academy, Hua Lian, Taiwan, 1989 1990 Monastic Manager, Gold Buddha Monastery, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, 1986 1988 Coordinator, Sangha & Laity Training Program, City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, 1984 1986 Editor (English section), Vajra Bodhi Sea Monthly Buddhist Journal, 1973 1983 Translator, Reviewer, Editor, Buddhist Text Translation Society, 1970 present Founding Director, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association, Board of Directors, 1971 present
Professional Affiliations and Honors Executive committee member, Queensland Sangha Association, 2010 2012 Member, Executive Committee, Australian Sangha Association, 2010 2011 Member, Board of Directors, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association, 1995 present Member, Executive Finance Committee, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association, 1995 present Member, Sangha Women’s Coordinating Committee, DRBA, 1995 present
Publication 1973 to date worked in the following capacities on these translations and compilations based on Canonical Chinese, modern spoken Mandarin commentaries, classical verses: 1. Translator (draft translation from Chinese to English) 2. Reviewer (review of audio and/or written Chinese with translated English) 3. Editor (editing of English, compiling of texts, copy editing) 4. Certifier (certifying translations and texts that have been through the 3 previous processes) 1. Translator Sutra in Forty Two Sections + commentary (1 st edition, 1 volume and English reading on CD) Shurangama Sutra + commentary (1 st & 2 nd editions, 8 volumes) Vajra Sutra + commentary (1 st edition, 1 volume) Miscellaneous verses by Master Hsuan Hua (unpublished ms. in process) Mahayana Buddhist Patriarchs: prose, verses, + commentary (unpublished ms. in process) 2. Reviewer Lotus Flower Sutra + commentary (1 st edition, 16 volumes) Earth Store Sutra + commentary (1 st edition, 1 volume) Sixth Patriarch Sutra + commentary (1 st edition, 1 volume) Shurangama Mantra verses + commentary (1 st edition, 5 volumes) Flower Adornment Preface (2 nd edition, 1 volume) Flower Adornment Repentance (1 st edition, 1 volume) 3. Editor With One Heart Bowing to the City of 10,000 Buddhas (1 st and 2 nd editions, 8 volumes compiler) Listen to Yourself, Think Everything Over (1 st edition, 2 volumes) Treasure Trove (1 st edition, 2 volumes) Shastra on the Door to Understanding the 100 Dharmas (1 st and 2 nd editions, 1 volume) Biography of Master Hsuan Hua (1 st edition, 2 nd volume only) Words of Wisdom: Beginning Buddhism (1 st edition, 1 volume compiler) Words of Wisdom: Practice (1 st ed, 1 vol compiler and English reading on CD) Chan Handbook (1 st edition, 1 volume and English reading on CD) Under the Bodhi Tree (1 st edition, 1 volume) Insights: The Wisdom and Compassion of a Buddhist Master (Q & A) (1 st edition, 1 volume) Insights: Exhortations & Encouragement from a Buddhist Master (Q & A) (1 st edition, 1 volume) Timely Teachings (1 st edition, 1 volume) 4. Certifier Avatamsaka Sutra (1 st ed, Chapters 1 4, 10, 14, 29 and on going) Earth Store Sutra (2 nd edition) Buddhist Patriarchs (1 st edition)
Contact Bhikshuni Heng Hsien, PhD Professor Emerita 4951 Bodhi Way, Ukiah, CA, 95482 (707) 462 5486 [email protected]
Education Ph.D. in South and South East Asian Studies, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 1975 M.A. in Mediterranean Studies, Brandeis University, MA 1965 B.A. in Comparative Literature, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 1964
Experience Dean of Academic Affairs, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, CA 1990 1991 and 1993 Research: Sanskrit, Chinese, Shurangama Mantra, CTTB, Ukiah, CA 1988 1989 Translator for The Flower Adornment Sutra on going series, Vajra Bodhi Sea, 1985 present Acting Dean of Buddhist Study and Practice, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Ukiah, CA 1980 1982 Member, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association Delegation to Southeast Asia, 1978 Professor, College of Buddhist Study and Practice, Translation, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Ukiah, CA, 1976 present Vice President, Financial Affairs, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Ukiah, CA, 1975 1982 Research Scholar, Center for South and Southeast Asian Studies U.C., Berkeley, CA, 1976 Author of monthly Sanskrit Lesson, Vajra Bodhi Sea, 1971 1992 Translator, Review, Editor for Buddhist Text Translation Society, 1971 present
Publications The Flower Adornment Sutra Preface by T'ang Dynasty National Master Ch'ing Liang,1979. The Flower Adornment Sutra, The Ten Grounds, Chapter 26, Part 1, 1980. The Flower Adornment Sutra Prologue by T'ang Dynasty National Master Ch'ing Liang, First Door: The Causes and Conditions for the Arisal of the Teaching, 1981. The Flower Adornment Sutra, The Ten Grounds, Chapter 26, Part 2, 1981. The Flower Adornment Sutra, Brahma Conduct, Chapter 16, 1981. The Flower Adornment Sutra Prologue by National Master Ch'ing Liang, Second Door: The Stores and Teachings to Which It Belongs, Part 1, 1981. The Flower Adornment Sutra Prologue by National Master Ch'ing Liang, Second Door, Part 2, 1982. The Flower Adornment Sutra , Universal Worthy's Conduct, Chapter 36, 1983. The Shastra on the Door to Understanding the Hundred Dharmas by Vasubandhu Bodhisattva, 1983. The Flower Adornment Sutra Prologue by National Master Ch'ing Liang, Second Door, Part 3 (end of the Second Door), 1983.
Professional Affiliations and Honors Board of Directors, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association, 1972– Board of Trustees, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1976– Contact
Rev. Heng Sure, Ph.D. Professor 4951 Bodhi Way Ukiah, CA, 95482 (707) 462 5486 [email protected]
Education Ph.D., Buddhism, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA, 2003. Ph.D., Buddhist Studies, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Talmage, CA, 1979. M.A., Oriental Languages, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 1976. B. A. with Honors, Department of Asian Studies, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, 1970. Chinese Language Program, Tunghai University, Tunghai, Taiwan, 1969. Summer Language Programs, Middlebury College, VT, 1966, 1967, 1968.
Experience Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1994 present Adjunct Professor, Pacific School of Religion (PSR), Graduate Theological Union, 1996 present President, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association, 2000 present Director, Berkeley Buddhist Monastery, 1994 present
Publications Heng Sure, Sacred Literature Into Liturgy: Jingyuan (1011 1088) And the Development Of the Avatamsaka Liturgy In Song China , Ph. D., Dissertation, Graduate Theological Union, 2003. Christopher Russell Clowery (Heng Sure), Buddhist Dreams and Emptiness: An Annotated Translation and Partial Analysis of Three Passages from the Ta Chih Tu Lun (T.1509) , Master Thesis, University of California Berkeley, 1976. Heng Sure, "Into the Heart of Sounds," Inquiring Mind , 20(2), p.10, 2004. Heng Sure and Heng Chau, News From True Cultivators, Buddhist Text Translation Society, Burlingame, 1984. Second Edition 2003. Heng Sure, Preface to Jizo Bodhisattva : Modern Healing and Traditional Buddhist Practice , by Jan Chozen Bays Roshi, Tuttle, 2002. Heng Sure, "Filial Respect and Buddhist Meditation" in Purity of Heart and Contemplation: A Monastic Dialogue Between Christian and Asian Traditions, edited by Bruno Barnhart and Joseph Wong, Contimuum Press, 2001. Heng Sure, "The Innernet" Business 2.0 , June, 2000. Heng Sure, "Jung and Junti," CyberSangha: The Buddhist Alternative Journal, 1996. Heng Sure, "New Electronic Community; Ancient Spiritual Roots," CyberSangha: The Buddhist Alternative Journal , 1996. Heng Sure and Heng Chau, With One Heart, Bowing to the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas (9 volumes), Buddhist Text Translation Society, Burlingame, 1977 1982. Heng Sure, Henry Kaiser, Josh Michaell, Buddhist Stories For Awakening , Music CD, 2008
Professional Affiliations and Honors Global Councillor (Buddhist): United Religions Initiative, 2002 2009 Director, Interfaith Center at the Presidio, 999 2006 Director, Goang Ping Yang Tai Chi Ch'uan Association, 1998 present Advisor, Monastic Interreligious Dialogue, 2006 present Advisor, International Association of Sufi Women, 2001 present Member, Board of Directors, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association, 1995 present
Contact Bhikshuni Heng Yi Assistant Professor 4951 Bodhi Way Ukiah, CA, 95482 (707) 462 5486 [email protected]
Education Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies, University of California, CA, 2010 M.A. in Asian Studies, California State University, Long Beach, California, 2006 B.A. in Chinese Studies, California State University, San Francisco, California, 2005
Experience Assistant Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2011 present Teaching Associate, Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 2009 2010 Teaching Assistant, Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 2008 2009 High School Teacher (volunteer), Developing Virtue Secondary School, City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, Ukiah, CA 1997 Translator, Buddhist Text Translation Society, Burlingame, CA, 1995
Contact Bhikshuni Jin Jr Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Assistant Professor 4951 Bodhi Way Ukiah, CA, 95482 (707) 462 5486 [email protected]
Education Ed.D. Candidate, Teacher’s College, Columbia University, New York, NY 2013 M.A. in Education, Stanford University, School of Education, Stanford, CA 2006 B.A. in English Literature, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA 2005
Experience Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2012– Assistant Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Ukiah, CA 2010 Teacher and Administrator, Developing Virtue Instilling Goodness School, Ukiah, CA 2006 Summer Teacher Training Coordinator, Developing Virtue School, Ukiah, CA 2007 English & Introduction to Buddhism, Developing Virtue School, Ukiah, CA 2006 Summer Camp Coordinator, Developing Virtue School, Ukiah, CA 2004, 2006 Student Teacher, Busher Middle School, Santa Clara, CA 2005 Student Teacher, Mountain View High School, Mountain View, CA 2006 Layout artist, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Ukiah, CA 1997 1998
Professional Affiliations and Honors Member of Advisory Committee, Dominican College, Ukiah, CA 2006 present
Contact Douglas Powers Vice President for Finance and Administration; Professor 4951 Bodhi Way Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 462 5486
Education M.A. in Philosophy and Religion, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA, 1973 M.A.T. in Political Science, University of Redland, Redland, CA, 1969 B.A. in Political Science, University of Redland, Redland, CA, 1968
Experience Vice President for Finance and Administration, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Ukiah, CA, 1995 present Head of Department of History, Berkeley High School, Berkeley, CA, 1993 Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Ukiah, CA, 1982 present Adjunct Faculty, Pacific School of Religion at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA, 2003 present Director, Buddhist Council for Refugee Rescue and Resettlement, Ukiah, CA, 1980 1986
Publications Powers, Douglas, "Buddhism and Modernity: An Ancient Tradition Faces the Twenty first Century." Religion East & West 1, (June, 2001): 67 76. Powers, Douglas, Freedom Simplified , Dharma Realm Buddhist Youth, 2010 Powers, Douglas (co contributor), Dharmas , http://blog.drbu.org, DRBU,, 2011 present
Professional Affiliations and Honors Member, Board of Directors, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association, 1994 present Member, Board of Trustees, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1989 present
Contact Susan Rounds, PhD Professor Emerita 501 Canyon View Court, Ukiah, California 95482 (707) 462 7946 [email protected]
Education Ph.D., School of Education, University of California, Berkeley, 1981 M.Ed., Graduate School of Education, Harvard University, 1963 B.A., Wellesley College, 1962
Experience Member, Accreditation Steering Committee, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2012– Professor Emerita, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2012– Professor Emerita, Dominican University of California, 2011– Professor of Education, Dominican University of California, 1997–2000 Associate Professor of Education, Dominican University of California, 1992–1997 Assistant Professor of Education, Dominican University of California, 1989–1992 Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1989–2011 Director, Dominican University of California, Ukiah Campus Credential Programs, 1988– 2000 Instructor for Dominican College Ukiah Campus Credential Program, 1989 present Observation and Preparation for Student Teaching, 1984 present Teacher, Developing Virtue Secondary School, Talmage, CA, 1982+1986 Supervisor of teacher education and Reading Instructor for ERA (Educational Research and its Applications) Teacher credential program, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 1978 1979 Part time lecturer, University of San Francisco. Course taught: Reading Methodology in the Elementary School, 1977 Education Extension instructor: UC Berkeley; UC Davis/ Napa College; Sonoma State University, 1974 1978 Kindergarten teacher, Chappaqua, N.Y. public schools, 1971 1972 Kindergarten teacher, Ardsley, N.Y. public schools, 1967+1971 Head Start Teacher, South Bronx, New York, 1967 Second grade teacher, Ardsley, N. Y. public schools, 1965 1967 Second grade teacher, East Harlem, New York City public schools, 1963 1965
Publications Teaching The Young Child: A Handbook of Open Classroom Practice , Agathon Press, New York, 1975. Second edition, 1987. “Teacher Aides: Bliss or Blight?” LEARNING magazine, Aug./Sept. 1975 “Who Lives Here?” et. al., a series of six filmstrips for primary grades, with Lois Engle, photographer. Outdoor Pictures, Inc. Anacortes, Washington, 1976. “Sparrow Hawk Red Activities ”, California Young Reader Medal 1996 97 Activity Book. California Reading Association, 1996. Editor, California Young Reader Medal 1997 98 K 12 Resource Book ; California Reading Association, 1997. Editor , California Young Reader Medal 1998 99 K 12 Resource Book ; California Reading Association, 1998.
Professional Affiliations and Honors University Liaison, North Coast Beginning Teacher Project, 1995 2000 Member of BTSA Program Review Team, Spring, 2000 Area 11 Director, California Reading Association, 1995 1998 Chair, California Young Reader Medal Committee, 1996 1998 Region 1 Panel Member, California League of Middle Schools, 1995 1998 Margaret Lynch Exemplary Service Award, 1995 President: City of Ten Thousand Buddhas School Board, 1993 1995 Secretary: Lake Mendocino Reading Council, 1989 1991 President: Lake Mendocino Reading Council, 1991 1993 California Reading Association David Russell Award, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 1977
Contact Jessica Alida Samuels Assistant Professor 4951 Bodhi Way Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 462 5486 [email protected]
Education B.A., UC Berkeley, Philosophy 2000 M.A., UC Santa Cruz, Philosophy 2008 Ph.D., UC Santa Cruz, Philosophy 2011
Experience Assistant Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2013– Teaching Fellow/Lecturer, UC Santa Cruz Humanities Division, 2006 2013 Instructor, Department of Philosophy, California State University, East Bay, 2011 2013 Academic Consultant, Dharma Realm Buddhist University 2011 2013 Student Affairs Officer, UC Berkeley Department of Philosophy, 2001 2003 Research Assistant, UC Berkeley Department of Philosophy, 1998 2001
Professional Affiliations and Honors Reader, UC Big Read, 2009 2012 Outreach, Berkeley High, 2009 present Reviewer, APLIA, 2009 present Content Writer, APLIA, 2009 Judge, Regional Ethics Bowl, 2012 Coach, UCSC Ethics Bowl Team, 2006, 2007, 2010 Nominee, Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, UC Santa Cruz Philosophy, 2010 Certification, Suicide Prevention Crisis Intervention, 2008 Coordinator, Conference on Wittgenstein and the Philosophy of Mind, UC Santa Cruz, 2007
Contact Martin Verhoeven, PhD Dean of Academics; Professor 4951 Bodhi Way Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 462 5486 [email protected]
Education Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies, University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, WI, 1997 Ph.D. in Buddhist Study and Practice, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Talmage, CA, 1980 M.A. in History, University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, WI, 1971 B.A. in History, University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, WI, 1969
Experience Dean of Academics, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2010 present Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1997 present Adjunct Professor, Pacific School of Religion at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California, 1998 present Instructor in History, Mendocino Community College, 1990 Lecturer in American Culture and Religious Studies, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, 1988 1991 Lecturer, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Ukiah, CA, 1980 1985 Lecturer in English and American Studies Summer Program, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 1976 Visiting Scholar [Ford Fellowship], Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 1972 1974 Teaching Assistant in History, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1970
Publications (Verhoeven) Chau, Heng and H. Sure, With One Heart Bowing , (Talmage: Buddhist Text Translation Society, 1979). (Verhoeven) Chau, Heng (co translator), Avatamsaka Sutra: Chapter 40 "Universal Worthy's Conduct and Vows," (Talmage: Buddhist Text Translation Society, 1982). (Verhoeven) Chau, Heng (co translator), The Venerable Master Lao's Exposition of the Classic of Eternal Purity and Stillness, Vajra Bodhi Sea 14, no. 152 (January) 1982. (Verhoeven) Chau, Heng (co translator), The Bhikshu Pratimoksha Sutra from the Four Part Vinaya of the Dharmagupta School (San Francisco: Buddhist Text Translation Society, 1984). Verhoeven, Martin J. ""Americanising the Buddha:" the World's Parliament of Religions, Paul Carus, and the Making of Modern Buddhism." Ph. D. University of Wisconsin Madison, 1997. Verhoeven, Martin J., "Americanising the Buddha," in The Faces of Buddhism in America, ed. Charles Prebish and Kenneth Tanaka. (Berkeley: University of California Press, 1998). Verhoeven, Martin J., "Buddhism and Science: Probing the Boundaries of Faith and Reason." Religion East & West 1, (June, 2001): 77 97. Verhoeven, Martin J., "Glistening Frost and Cooking Sand: Unalterable Aspects of Purity in Chan Buddhist Meditation," in Barnhart, Bruno and Joseph Wong, ed. Purity of Heart and Contemplation: A Monastic Dialogue Between Christian and Asian Traditions. New York: Continuum, 2001. Verhoeven, Martin J., "Western Science, Eastern Spirit: Historical Reflections on the East/West Encounter." Religion East & West 3, (June, 2003): 27 57. Verhoeven, Martin J., “Economics Within Buddhist Philosophy.” in Warren, Nik, ed. Dimensions of Unity: Dialogues of Spirituality, Science, and Society . Berkeley. Ahimsa, 2003. Carus, Paul. The Gospel of Buddha, According to Old Records , Introduction by Martin J. Verhoeven; Foreward by Donald S. Lopez. Chicago: Open Court Publishing Company, 2004. Martin J. Verhoeven, “An American Encounter: Marie Canavarro, Portrait of a Christian Buddhist ‘Convert’” in Nakasone, Ronald Y., ed. The Transforming Spiritual Landscape: Buddhist Christian Encounters . Fremont, California: Evangelical Lutheran Church of America; Dharma Cloud Publishers, 2005. Verhoeven, Martin J., (Editor) Hsuan Hua Memorial Lecture Series; Open Court Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois. Vol. 1 , Rationality and Religious Experience , by Henry Rosemont Jr., and Huston Smith (2001) Vol. 2, Worldly Wonder: Religions Enter Their Ecological Phase , by Mary Evelyn Tucker, and Judith Berling (2003) Vol. 3, State and Religion in China: Historical and Textual Perspectives , by Anthony Yu (2005)
Professional Affiliations and Honors Member, Board of Directors, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association University Fellow, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1970 Ford Fellowship, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1971 1973 Member, Phi Alpha Theta (Honorary History Society) Member, The Organization of American Historians (OAH) Member, American Academy of Religions (AAR)
Contact Barbara Waugh Professor 4951 Bodhi Way Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 462 5486 [email protected]
Education M.A. in Southeast Asian Studies, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 1976 B.S. in Nursing, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA, 1996 B.A. in Religious Studies, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 1972
Experience Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 2011 present Public Health Nurse, Mendocino County Community Health, 2004 2011 Public Health Nurse and Registered Nurse, 1996 present Instructor, Sangha and Laity Training Program, 1994 present ESL Instructor, Buddhist Council for Refuge Rescue and Resettlement, 1981 1984; Instructor for Sanskrit, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1976 2011 Instructor for General Studies, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, 1976 2011 Social Service Care Worker, Mendocino County Department, Ukiah, CA, 1993 2011 Staff, Ukiah Valley Medical Center, Ukiah, CA, 1989 2011
Professional Affiliations and Honors Board of Trustees, Dharma Realm Buddhist University. Public Health Steering Committee Members, Mendocino County Public Health Advisory Board, Ukiah, CA, 2004 2006 Child Death Review Team (CDRT) County of Mendocino, 2010 1011 Member, Mendocino County Health Planning Council, 1994 2004
Contact Franklyn Shihyu Wu Assistant Professor; Accreditation Liaison Officer 4951 Bodhi Way Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 462 5486 [email protected]
Education M.S. in Material Science and Engineering, Stanford University, CA 2001 B.S. in Joint Honour Math and Physics, McGill University, 1999
Experience Assistant Professor, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Ukiah, CA 2010 present Senior Consultant, Stanford Research Institute Consulting Business Intelligence, 2005 2010 Research Yield Engineer, Advanced Micro Devices, 2001 2005 Co founder, Courtroom Connect, 2001
Professional Affiliations and Honors Patents: “Wafer level global bitmap characterization in integrated circuit technology development”; granted 2006; patent# 7137085 “Characterizing distribution signatures in integrated circuit technology“; granted 2006; patent# 7099789 "System and method for processing tester information and visualization for parameter with multiple distributions in integrated circuit technology development"; granted 2005; patent# 6907379 Board of Trustees, Dharma Realm Buddhist University; 2009 present Board of Directors, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association. 2000 present