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Dr. Jacob Dalton is the Khyentse Foundation Distinguished Professor in Tibetan Buddhism at the University of California, Berkeley, affiliated with the Group in Buddhist Studies and South & Southeast Asian Studies. His research focuses on tantric ritual, Nyingma religious history, and Dunhuang manuscripts. He has authored several influential books, including Conjuring the Buddha: Ritual Manuals in Early Tantric Buddhism (2023), and is currently working on projects exploring tantric Buddhism and Tibet's Great Perfection Heart Essence tradition.
His research integrates textual analysis, historical context, and ritual practices to illuminate Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Notable works include studies on violence and liberation in Tibetan Buddhism and the history of Tibetan ritual practices. Dalton’s scholarship bridges manuscript studies with religious history, particularly through his work on Dunhuang texts and the Stein Collection.
He holds no listed awards but is recognized for his contributions to Buddhist studies. His advising and grants focus on advancing research in tantric Buddhism and manuscript studies. Dalton’s academic presence includes affiliations with the South & Southeast Asian Studies program, enriching interdisciplinary dialogue.
