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Jake E. Nagasawa is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of American Studies at Macalester College, specializing in Tibetan Buddhist traditions and contemporary Asian American religious practices. Born and raised on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, he brings indigenous Pacific perspectives to American cultural studies.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD and MA in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara
- BA in Theology & Religious Studies and Asian Studies from the University of San Francisco
Dr. Nagasawa's research bridges ancient Tibetan Buddhist texts and modern diaspora communities, with particular focus on how religious identities evolve in multicultural American contexts. His fieldwork examines ritual practices, textual transmission, and spiritual adaptation among Asian immigrant populations.
His scholarly contributions have been recognized through competitive fellowships:
- Khyentse Foundation Fellowship for Buddhist studies research
- UCSB Graduate Division Fellowship for doctoral work
As an active scholar, he serves as Regional Coordinator for the American Academy of Religion's Western Region and co-chairs the Buddhist Studies unit. He is also a core translator for 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha and the UCSB Buddhist Texts Translation Initiative, contributing to the preservation and accessibility of classical Buddhist literature.
