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Professor Naomi Appleton is a leading scholar in Buddhist Studies and Indian Religions at the University of Edinburgh's School of Divinity. She holds academic positions including Director of Research in the School of Divinity and co-founder of the Edinburgh Buddhist Studies initiative. Her work focuses on early Indian religious traditions, particularly Buddhist narratives and their intersections with Hinduism and Jainism.
Educational Background:
- DPhil (Oxford University, 2008)
- MPhil (Cardiff University, 2004)
- BA (Cardiff University, 2003)
Research & Contributions:
Her research explores narrative traditions in Indian religions, with a focus on Jataka stories, karma, rebirth, and comparative religious studies. She has authored/edited influential works like Shared Characters in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu Narrative and Narrating Karma and Rebirth. Her projects include AHRC-funded studies on comparative buddhology and narrative-visual intersections.
Awards & Affiliations:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019)
- Board member, International Association of Buddhist Studies
- Recipient of Philip Leverhulme Prize and British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship
Teaching & Outreach:
Mentors students in Buddhist studies and collaborates on educational resources. Active in public engagement through publications and workshops on Buddhist narratives and art.
