Talks
Sample videos and lists of example talks previously given at conferences, classes, and other venues
Introduction to the “Discourse on the Foundations of Mindfulness”
“Reflections of an Asexual Buddhist” at the First International Queer Buddhist Conference
Interview with JJ Walsh of “Seek Sustainable Japan” regarding the volume Refuge in the Storm
Harvard University Online Symposium for Refuge in the Storm, Part 1
September, 2023
Blue Beryl Podcast
Interview of me by Dr. Pierce Salguero, produced by Dr. Lan Li
“Buddhist Healing in Contemporary Japan”
“Our conversation touches on diverse Buddhist healing rituals and the role of light in Shingon practice and cosmology. We discuss the playfulness and innovation in modern Japanese Buddhism, and the rise of chaplaincy after the 3.11 tsunami and nuclear disaster. We also talk about Nathan’s ethnographic work in Japan, as well as their experiences volunteering in a ‘listening cafe.'”
[click on the Blue Beryl pic on the left for podcast access]
11/2022 “Buddhist Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care” Ritsumeikan University
in “Buddhist Ethics” – class taught by Kanae Kawamoto Kyoto, Japan
10/2022 “The Compassion of Care: Buddhist and Psychological Views of Compassion for Spiritual Care” Presentaiton and Workshop for Ryukoku University
Applied Pure Land Studies/Buddhist Chaplaincy Program Kyoto, Japan
10/2022 “Compassionate Care and Listening Skills” Presentation and Workshop for Wakesa High School – JSPS Science Dialog Series Obama, Japan
5/2022 “Buddhist Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care” Ritsumeikan University
in “Buddhist Ethics” – class taught by Kanae Kawamoto Kyoto, Japan
8/2021 “Breath Energy and Healing in Japanese Esoteric Buddhism” Online
Buddhism and Breath Summit, The Jivaka Project
11/2018 “仏教の「悲」とケア：定義の変化と実践の考慮” [Buddhist ‘Compassion’ and Caregiving: Shifts in the Definition and Consideration for Actualization] public talk at Tohoku University Sendai, Japan
3/2015 “Introduction to Buddhist Traditions” (lecture online through Skype) at
Berkeley City College, “Religions of the World” – class taught by Michelle Mueller Berkeley, CA
2/2015 “Introduction to Buddhist Traditions” at Berkeley City College
“Religions of the World” – class taught by Michelle Mueller Berkeley, CA
11/2014 “Publishing Research on Buddhist Chaplaincy” at Institute of Buddhist Studies
“Buddhist Pastoral Care” – class taught by Daijaku Kinst Berkeley, CA
2/2013 “Applying the Four Noble Truths in Daily Life” Rosemead, CA
-Dharma talk lecture to BOCA Dharma Seal Temple youth group
1/2011-2/2011 Religious Values and Traditions of the World Pathum Thani, Thailand
-Series taught at the Peace Revolution headquaters in Thailand, so staff could gain an understanding of the various religious beliefs and value systems of the wide variety of participants that attend their retreats from around the world.
6/2007 “Internal Disarmament Training” Stadtschlaining, Austria
Seminar Series at European University Center for Peace Studies
– Taught stress reduction and stress management techniques for peaceworkers
4/2006 “Zen Involvement in World War II” at Kalamazoo College
“Japanese Culture through Film”-class taught by Rose Bundy Kalamazoo, MI
3/2006 “History of Japanese Buddhism” at WesternMichiganUniversity
“Religions of the World” – class taught by David Mead Kalamazoo, MI
11/2005 “Development of Shinto in Japanese Religion”
“Religions of the World” – class taught by Rebecca Hoffman Kalamazoo, MI
3/2004 “Zen History and thought”
“Religions of the World”-class taught by Sarah Montgomery Kalamazoo, MI
2/2004 “Zen History and Thought”
“Religions of the World” – class taught by Nicole Allen Kalamazoo, MI
11/2022 Actualized Pure Land Studies Symposium Kyoto, Japan
Respondent: “Drawing Closer to the Heart: The Care from Religious Compassion”
11/2021 Spirituality, Healthcare, and Social Movements in East Asia Online [Japan]
Presenter “Mindful Breath Coaching: Development of a Contemporary Shingon Therapy”
10/2021 International Queer Buddhist Conference Online [Germany]
Presenter “Conveniences and Challenges of a ‘Non’ Identity: Reflections of an Asexual Buddhist”
4/2021 The Grand Dialogue Grand Rapids, MI
Kaufman Interfaith Institute, Grand Valley State University
Panelist and Buddhist representative on “Faith-Based Environmental Care”
5/2019 Conference on Buddhist Chaplaincy and Faith-Based New York, NY
Social Services at Columbia University
Presenter: “The Three Mysteries of Care: Shingon Buddhist Innovations in
Contemporary Japanese Caregiving”
11/2018 International Conference on Buddhist Approaches to Shanghai, China
Hospice Care and Life Education
Presenter: “Learning to Listen: Buddhist Chaplaincy Training
Systems in the US and Japan”
6/2016 Association for Professional Chaplains Annual conference Orlando, FL
Workshop leader: “Heart Training: Enhancing the Toolbox
of Contemplative Practices”
4/2012 Humanistic Buddhism: Past, Present, and Future Rosemead, CA
Presenter: “Buddhist Meditation in Conflict Transformation Training”
3/2012 Association for Asian Studies Annual Conference Toronto, ON
-participant
11/2011 American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA -participant
5/2008 United Nations Day of Vesak 2008 Hanoi, Vietnam
Workshop Presenter: “Training the Mind for Peace: How Buddhist Meditation can
Contribute to Conflict Transformation and Peace Training”
9/2006 Worlds Religions After September 11 Montreal, Canada
-panelist: “Approaches to Interfaith Outreach”
3/2005 XIXth World Congress of the International Association for Tokyo, Japan
the History of Religions; Conference theme- Religion: Conflict and Peace
-participant
10/2004 Peace as a Global Language Kyoto, Japan
-speaker: “Eternal Peace Now: The Impermanence of the ‘Permanent War’”