Brian Victoria, PhD

Professor of Japanese Studies, Antioch University
Program Director, Japan and Its Buddhist Traditions

PhD Buddhist Studies, Temple University; MA Buddhist Studies, Komazawa University in Tokyo

Dr. Brian Victoria has led Antioch Education Abroad’s Japan and Its Buddhist Traditions Program since 2005. He trained at the Sôtô Zen monastery of Eiheiji and is a fully ordained priest in that sect. He is also the author and co-author of numerous books and articles on Zen, including “Zen Master Dôgen“, “Zen at War”  and “Zen War Stories”. The Japanese language edition of “Zen at War” served as a catalyst for Myôshinji, the largest branch of the Rinzai Zen sect, to publicly apologize for its role in support of Japanese militarism during WWII. During the program in Japan, Brian teaches Development and Doctrine of Buddhism. Together with other program instructors, he also supervises a select number of student field research projects.

To receive further information about Japan and Its Buddhist Traditions or for immediate assistance, contact us. Professor Victoria is teaching on location in Japan throughout the fall semester. You may contact Dr. Victoria at bvictoria@antioch.edu.