About Bernard Faure

Bernard Faure, born in 1948, is a French historian of religions and Japanologist renowned for his expertise in Chan Buddhism.

With a Doctorate in Letters and Human Sciences from the University of Paris 4-Sorbonne (1984), Faure has lectured at Cornell University in New York and Stanford University in California. In 2008, he assumed the position of professor in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University in New York. His extensive academic journey reflects his commitment to unraveling the complexities of Chan Buddhism and disseminating his findings globally.
Bernard Faure, born in 1948, is a French historian of religions and Japanologist renowned for his expertise in Chan Buddhism. With a Doctorate in Letters and Human Sciences from the University of Paris 4-Sorbonne (1984), Faure has lectured at Cornell University in New York and Stanford University in California. In 2008, he assumed the position of professor in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University in New York. His extensive academic journey reflects his commitment to unraveling the complexities of Chan Buddhism and disseminating his findings globally.
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