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Douglas Duckworth is a Professor of Religion at Temple University's College of Liberal Arts, with a secondary affiliation as Graduate Chair in Philosophy and as Affiliated Faculty in Asian Studies and Global Studies programs. Specializing in Buddhist Philosophy and Tibetan Buddhism, his scholarship focuses on the Nyingma tradition, Madhyamaka, and interfaith dialogue. His work has been reviewed internationally, including in Ukraine's Sententiae journal.
- University: Temple University
- School: College of Liberal Arts
- Roles: Professor of Religion, Graduate Chair in Philosophy, Affiliated Faculty in Asian Studies and Global Studies
Research Interests center on Buddhist metaphysics, epistemology, and mind-nature relationships. His publications analyze key Tibetan texts like Dignāga’s Investigation of the Percept and Knowing Illusion, while exploring intersections between Buddhist and Western philosophical traditions. He contributes to debates on nonsectarianism (Ris Med) and Buddhist responses to religious diversity.
Publications (2016-2024) demonstrate evolving focus from Mipam’s works to contemporary Buddhist-Science dialogue. Notable trends include comparative analysis of Buddhist and Western concepts of mind, and systematic studies of Tibetan philosophical movements.
Academic Contributions include co-editing Buddhist Responses to Religious Diversity (2020) and translating Tibetan texts. He teaches courses on Buddhist Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, and Tantric Mysticism.
Contact: duckworth@temple.edu
