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Angela Sumegi is Associate Professor of Humanities and Religion at Carleton University's College of the Humanities. Her research examines Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, the interface between Buddhism and shamanism, and religious responses to death across traditions. With five years of research in South India including Sanskrit language study, her work bridges academic scholarship and contemplative practice.
Education includes:
- PhD from University of Ottawa (2003)
- MA in Religion from Carleton University (1984)
- BA in Art History from Carleton University (1976)
Her scholarship explores tensions between shamanic traditions emphasizing pragmatic concerns and Buddhism's soteriological focus, examining mediation strategies in syncretic contexts. Current work investigates death rituals and conceptualizations of afterlife across religious systems through the unifying lens of soul/identity constructs.
Publications include monographs on Buddhist-shamanic intersections and a comprehensive textbook on death/afterlife concepts. Research demonstrates consistent focus on ritual performance analysis and comparative theological frameworks.
Beyond academia, she teaches Buddhist meditation and directs a Canadian charity supporting Tibetan refugee children. No awards or students are documented in available materials.
