Fedde M. de Vries

Fedde M. de Vries serves as Assistant Professor at Dharma Realm Buddhist University since 2025, following his Teaching Fellow appointment (2024–2025). His academic foundation includes a B.A. from Leiden University (2012) and M.A./Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (2015/2024).

His research centers on Buddhist translation as a transformative practice where "our minds expand in playful contemplation," bridging textual scholarship with cognitive exploration. This work spans Buddhist Studies, Translation Studies, and Religious Studies, emphasizing translation's role in spiritual and intellectual development within Buddhist contexts.

Dr. de Vries has received institutional recognition through features like the Teaching Fellow Spotlight and discussions on Buddhist translation methodology, reflecting his contributions to both pedagogy and contemplative scholarship at the university.