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Questions about Dan Lusthaus

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Where did Dan Lusthaus begin his academic career in religion?

Dan Lusthaus entered Temple University's Department of Religion as a student. He completed his degree there before moving into specialized study.

What university employed Dan Lusthaus as an Associate in the Autumn of 2020?

In the Autumn of 2020, Dan Lusthaus served as an Associate in the Department of South Asian Studies at Harvard University. His previous appointments included teaching positions at UCLA and Florida State University.

Who partnered with Dan Lusthaus to translate Kuiji's commentary on the Heart Sutra?

Heng-ching Shih partnered with Dan Lusthaus on a specific translation project. They worked together to translate Kuiji's commentary on the Heart Sutra as part of the Numata translation project.

Which philosophical tradition does Dan Lusthaus focus on in his research?

Dan Lusthaus narrowed his academic focus to Yogācāra philosophy during his early training. His writing centers on major Yogācāra translations attributed to Xuanzang.