Martin Verhoeven

Martin Verhoeven serves as Dean of Academics and Professor of Buddhist Classics at Dharma Realm Buddhist University, with adjunct roles at the Graduate Theological Union and Pacific School of Religion. His expertise spans Buddhist historiography, religious acculturation, and comparative philosophy. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1997) and completed advanced studies at Dharma Realm Buddhist University (1980) under a Ford Fellowship at Stanford (1972–74).

Research focuses on Buddhism's transmission to the West, meditative practices, and interfaith dialogue. Notable works include Americanising the Buddha (1998) and co-edited Platform Sutra translation (2014). Awards include the Ford Fellowship. He has presented globally on topics like Buddhist economics and social justice.

• Board memberships: Dharma Realm Buddhist University and Association
• Co-led a 600-mile bowing pilgrimage (1977–79)
• Authored over 20 publications blending academic rigor with spiritual practice

Teaching spans university, monastic, and interfaith contexts, emphasizing engaged Buddhism's role in contemporary society.