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Linda Heuman is a Contributing Editor at Tricycle: The Buddhist Review and a former John Templeton Foundation Journalism Fellow in Science, Religion, and Buddhism. She holds a Researcher position in the Department of Religious Studies at Brown University, with affiliations to the Science & Technology Studies and Contemplative Studies Initiative.
- Research Interests: Buddhism's dialogue with science, critical theory, continental philosophy, and the cultural transmission of Buddhism to the modern West.
- Current Projects: Investigating the relationship between trauma healing and spiritual awakening, forming support groups for Buddhist meditators, and convening dharma teachers.
Journalism Focus: Linda promotes understanding across science/religion, academic/public, and Eastern/Western divides. Her work challenges the self-evident compatibility of Buddhism and science, highlighting implicit power imbalances.
Articles Trends: Her publications span interdisciplinary dialogues (Buddhism and neuroscience), cultural identity (Eastern/Western self-perception), textual authenticity (Gandharan scrolls), and modern Buddhist movements (mindfulness research, trauma integration).
- Scientific Awards:
- Journalism Fellowship in Science, Religion, and Buddhism (2013-2015)
- Best Spiritual Writing 2013 (Penguin Books)
- Top Articles of the Year (2019, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012)
- Tricycle Magazine Feature Article Best Illustrating Editorial Evolution
- Best Feature Article of the Year Silver Medal 2006 (Council for Advancement and Support of Education)
Advising and Grants: Linda has no listed students but has received funding from the John Templeton Foundation for her journalistic projects. She collaborates with academic scholars and Buddhist practitioners to bridge theoretical and practical gaps.
