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Dr. Nir Feinberg is a postdoctoral fellow at the Martin Buber Society of Fellows, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He specializes in Buddhist Studies and Philosophy, with a focus on classical Buddhist literature and its philosophical implications.
- Ph.D., Buddhist Studies, University of California, Berkeley (2023)
- M.A., East Asian Studies, Tel Aviv University (2017)
- B.A., East Asian Studies and Philosophy, Tel Aviv University (2014)
His research explores philosophical aspects of classical Buddhist literature, including the role of distressing emotions in early texts and the tension between storytelling and philosophical principles like impermanence and no-self. He is currently completing a book manuscript titled The Role of Distress in Early Buddhist Scripture.
Nir's publications and presentations highlight interdisciplinary themes: emotions in Early Buddhism, critiques of desire in Indian philosophy, and comparative analysis of Śaṅkara's doctrine of Māyā. His work bridges Buddhist studies, Indian philosophy, and the history of emotions.
- Martin Buber Society of Fellows Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Doctoral Completion Fellowship, UC Berkeley
- Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Dissertation Fellowship
- New Directions in Theology Grant
He has presented at international conferences, including the National Taiwan University & Tel Aviv University Collaborative Workshop and the Biennial Conference of Asian Studies in Israel.
