Ronald S. Green

Ronald S. Green, Ph.D., is a specialist in Asian religions, with a focus on the history and philosophy of Japanese Buddhism, Shinto, and current lived religions. His academic journey includes degrees in Buddhist Studies, South Asian Religions, Japanese Literature, and Sociology. Dr. Green's expertise shines in his deep dive into early Japanese Yogacara (Hosso-shu), Kukai's Mysterious Mandala of the Ten Abodes of Mind, and the broader scope of Buddhist and Shinto traditions as expressed through the Shikoku pilgrimage and in various facets of popular culture such as film, manga, anime, and contemporary fiction.

As editor of the ASIANetwork Exchange, alongside Dr. Susan Bergeron, Dr. Green contributes significantly to the academic discourse on Asian studies. His published works include "Shinto in the History and Culture of Japan," "Gyonen’s Transmission of the Buddha Dharma in Three Countries," and "Buddhism Goes to the Movies." His translations of significant Japanese literary works by award-winning authors including Zen priest Genyu Sokyu demonstrate his commitment to sharing the special ability of prose and fiction to convey suchness and the wisdom of suchness experienced in nature.

Currently, Dr. Green is translating and researching Kuiji’s Chinese Yogacara thought as expressed in "Essays on the Forest of Meanings in the Mahayana Dharma Garden” in hopes of understanding his profound influences on Japanese Buddhism. In this and other projects, his goal is to not only enrich the academic community but always to make particularly meaningful Asian philosophies accessible to a broader audience.

For those interested in the confluence of historical religious thought and contemporary culture, Ronald S. Green's writings and teachings promise insights into the spiritual and cultural tapestry of Japan and often one’s own inner workings.