Benjamin Bogin

Benjamin Bogin is an Associate Professor in the Asian Studies Department at Skidmore College. His work explores the intersections of biographical literature, sacred geography, and visual art within Himalayan Buddhist traditions. He has authored and co-edited significant publications in the field.

• Primary focus on Himalayan Buddhism
• Research spans Tibetan and Newar cultures
• Expertise in Buddhist hagiography and cultural geography

His notable works include The Illuminated Life of the Great Yolmowa (2013) and co-edited volume Himalayan Passages (2014). Current interests include Buddhism's relationship with agriculture, death rituals, and poetic translation.