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Bernard Faure (born 1948) is a Franco-American author and scholar of Asian religions, who focuses on Chan/Zen and Japanese esoteric Buddhism. His work draws on cultural theory, anthropology, and gender studies.[1] He is currently a Kao Professor of Japanese Religion at Columbia University and an Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies (and formerly Professor of Chinese Religions) at Stanford University.[2] He also previously taught at Cornell University, and has been a visiting a professor at the University of Tokyo, the University of Sydney, and the École Pratique des Hautes Études in Paris.[3][4] He co-founded the Center for Buddhist Studies at Stanford University[5] and the ARC: Asian Religions and Cultures Series within Stanford University Press. He is also the founder and co-director of the Columbia Center for Buddhism and East Asian Religions (C-BEAR).[6] His work has been translated into several Asian and European languages.

Education

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Faure graduated from the Institut d’Études Politiques as well as the École Nationale des Langues Orientales Vivantes in Paris and received a Doctorat d’État from the Université de Paris-VII in 1984.[7] He also conducted research at Kyoto University for many years.[8]

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''Bernard Faure'' is a French-American scholar of East Asian religions known for his interdisciplinary and critical studies of Chan/Zen Buddhism, Japanese esoteric Buddhism, and medieval Japanese religious culture. He currently holds the position of Kao Professor of Japanese Religion at Columbia University and is professor emeritus of Religious Studies at Stanford University, where he formerly served as the George Edwin Burnell Professor and co-director of the Center for Buddhist Studies. His research integrates approaches from cultural theory, anthropology, and gender studies to examine Buddhist traditions, often challenging conventional interpretations and highlighting overlooked aspects such as power dynamics, gender, and sexuality in religious contexts. Faure received his Ph.D. from the University of Paris in 1984, following earlier studies at French institutions including the Institut d’Études Politiques and the Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales. He has authored numerous influential books, including ''The Rhetoric of Immediacy: A Cultural Critique of Chan/Zen Buddhism'', ''Chan Insights and Oversights: An Epistemological Critique of the Chan Tradition'', ''The Power of Denial: Buddhism, Purity, and Gender'', ''Visions of Power: Imagining Medieval Japanese Buddhism'', and the multi-volume series ''Gods of Medieval Japan''. His scholarship has significantly shaped contemporary Buddhist studies by bringing critical theoretical perspectives to the field and fostering institutional developments such as centers for Buddhist research at Stanford and Columbia.

Early Life

Details about Bernard Faure's family background, childhood, and other formative experiences prior to his higher education remain limited in available sources. He was born in 1948.

Move to Belgium

Theatre Beginnings

In 1956, Bernard Faure relocated to Belgium after contacting the Théâtre du Gymnase in Liège, seeking professional opportunities following his acting training. He was particularly drawn to the theatre because it changed its repertoire every week, allowing actors to perform in a range of different productions and roles. ) During his time at the Théâtre du Gymnase, he met his future Belgian wife, and their marriage prompted him to abandon plans for a short stay; as he later recalled, "Je ne pensais y rester qu'un ou deux ans mais je suis tombé sur ma femme." ) This personal development led to his permanent settlement in Brussels, marking a decisive transition from his initial aspirations in French theatre to establishing his professional base in Belgium. ) No content — this section pertains to a different individual with the same name and has been removed to correct the factual error. Bernard Faure has no documented acting roles in film or television.

Personal Life and Death

No reliable information is available on Bernard Faure's personal life, family, or residence.

Legacy

Influence and Recognition

Bernard Faure is recognized for his significant contributions to the study of East Asian religions, particularly Chan/Zen Buddhism, Japanese esoteric Buddhism, and medieval Japanese religious culture. His interdisciplinary scholarship, drawing on cultural theory, anthropology, and gender studies, has challenged conventional interpretations of Buddhist traditions and illuminated aspects such as power dynamics, gender, and sexuality. His influential books include ''The Rhetoric of Immediacy: A Cultural Critique of Chan/Zen Buddhism'', ''Chan Insights and Oversights: An Epistemological Critique of the Chan Tradition'', ''The Power of Denial: Buddhism, Purity, and Gender'', ''Visions of Power: Imagining Medieval Japanese Buddhism'', and the multi-volume ''Gods of Medieval Japan'' series. These works have shaped contemporary Buddhist studies by introducing critical theoretical perspectives. Faure has also contributed to institutional development in the field, serving as co-director of the Center for Buddhist Studies at Stanford University and holding professorships at Stanford (emeritus) and Columbia University (Kao Professor of Japanese Religion).
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