About Douglas Powers

under Venerable Master Hsuan Hua. With a background in philosophy, he transitioned to become a Professor, Provost, and Vice President of Finance at Dharma Realm Buddhist University. Doug's unique perspective combines Western philosophy with Buddhist thought, emphasizing freedom from desire for true liberation. In his role, he applies these principles to the university's finances, prioritizing community values over institutional battles for funding. As an early disciple, Doug has served in various capacities at DRBU and holds degrees from the Graduate Theological Union and the University of Redlands. Married for nearly 30 years, he resides in Carmel, California.
Douglas Powers, a former Berkeley High School teacher, embraced Buddhism in 1973 under Venerable Master Hsuan Hua. With a background in philosophy, he transitioned to become a Professor, Provost, and Vice President of Finance at Dharma Realm Buddhist University. Doug's unique perspective combines Western philosophy with Buddhist thought, emphasizing freedom from desire for true liberation. In his role, he applies these principles to the university's finances, prioritizing community values over institutional battles for funding. As an early disciple, Doug has served in various capacities at DRBU and holds degrees from the Graduate Theological Union and the University of Redlands. Married for nearly 30 years, he resides in Carmel, California.
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Buddhist Philosophy and Nietzsche’s Genealogical Approach

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