Dr. Stephen Jenkins

Dr. Stephen Jenkins was trained at Harvard and is Professor Emeritus of Religion at Humboldt State. His research focuses on Buddhist concepts of compassion, their philosophical grounding, and ethical implications. Most recently, he has focused on the Indian roots of Pure Land Buddhism and the role of devas in Buddhist practice. He has lived and taught in Buddhist cultures across Asia from Tibet to Sri Lanka and from India to Japan, including a semester at Rangjung Yeshe. He has also taught for a variety of Dharma centers. Years ago, he taught a weekend retreat at Gomde California entitled “Luminous Wilderness.” His practice is focused on the wild rivers of northern California.