About Alexander Soucy

Alexander Soucy, Professor and Chair of Religious Studies at Saint Mary’s University, specializes in Vietnamese Buddhism. With a Ph.D. in Anthropology from The Australian National University, his research delves into the impact of globalization on Buddhism, particularly in Vietnam. Notable publications include "Zen Conquests: Buddhist Transformations in Contemporary Vietnam." Soucy's ethnographic approach explores how global discourses influence religious practices. He also leads research on bicycle culture in Halifax, Canada, in collaboration with Saint Mary’s Centre for the Study of Sport and Health, investigating its development.
Alexander Soucy, Professor and Chair of Religious Studies at Saint Mary’s University, specializes in Vietnamese Buddhism. With a Ph.D. in Anthropology from The Australian National University, his research delves into the impact of globalization on Buddhism, particularly in Vietnam. Notable publications include "Zen Conquests: Buddhist Transformations in Contemporary Vietnam." Soucy's ethnographic approach explores how global discourses influence religious practices. He also leads research on bicycle culture in Halifax, Canada, in collaboration with Saint Mary’s Centre for the Study of Sport and Health, investigating its development.
Glorisun Global Buddhist Network

The Making of a Buddhist Superstar with Alexander Soucy

21
Feb
2024