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New Books in Buddhist Studies

Amy Chavez

Booking Overview

An academic author-interview show focused on Buddhist traditions, scholarship, texts, and practice, typically featuring scholars discussing recently published research and books, with occasional authors sharing relevant firsthand expertise. Agencies can pitch Buddhist studies scholars, historians of Asian religions, translators, editors, and authors with substantive work on Buddhist practice; booking difficulty is medium because candidates need clear subject expertise and a strong publication or research connection.

Metrics

Episodes: 420

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

marshallpoe@gmail.com

marshallpoe@newbooksnetwork.com

caleb@newbooksnetwork.com

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Host

Amy Chavez - Writer and author of books about Japan, including The Widow, the Priest, and the Octopus Hunter and Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Scholars and authors with relevant expertise and a recent book or substantial research on Buddhist traditions, Asian religions, or Buddhist practice.
Required Achievements:  
Published an academic or specialist book, Conducted research in Buddhist studies or a closely related field, Translated or edited significant works on Buddhist traditions

Recent Guest Discussions

Roger T. Ames - Chinese Philosophy, Confucian Zoetology, And Contrasts Between Classical Chinese And Greek Approaches To Being And Change.

Don Weiss - The Shikoku Buddhist Pilgrimage, Its Traditions, And Ways To Make The Route More Welcoming To International Visitors.

Pierce Salguero - Historical Accounts Of Meditation-related Risks, Practice Crises, And Safety Responsibilities For Teachers And Meditation App Developers.

Recent Topics

Religion, Buddhism, Buddhist Studies, Asian Religions, Meditation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
New Books in Buddhist Studies
:

Living Chinese Philosophy: Zoetology As First Philosophy with Roger T. Ames (SUNY Press, 2025)

October 16, 2026

Contrasts classical Greek ontology ("the science of being in itself") with Confucian "zoetology" ("the art of living"). In Living Chinese Philosophy: Zoetology As First Philosophy (SUNY Press, 2025), Roger T. Ames uses comparative cultural hermeneutics as a method for contrasting classical Greek ontology ("the science of being in itself") with classical Chinese "zoetology" ("the art of living"), which is made explicit in the Yijingor Book of Changes. Parmenides, Plato, and Aristotle give us a...

Echoes of Incense on the Shikoku Pilgrimage with Don Weiss

August 16, 2026

Amy Chavez talks to Don Weiss, currently mid-way through the Shikoku Pilgrimage — Japan's 1,300 km Buddhist route that has been walked for almost as many years. Pilgrims share their journey with Kobo Daishi, patron saint of the 88-temple circuit and founder of Shingon Buddhism in Japan. Don explains his "gratitude pilgrimage," what it means and why he is undertaking it. Along the way, he speaks with fellow pilgrims and priests at a number of temples to assess the experience for international...

Jin Y. Park and Sumi Lee eds., "Korean Buddhism: Selected Readings from Primary Texts" (U Hawaii Press, 2026)

August 08, 2026

Today we're looking at a book that fills a gap that has existed for a long time. Korean Buddhism: Selected Readings from Primary Texts (U Hawaii Press, 2026), edited by Jin Park and Sumi Lee and published this year by the University of Hawai'i Press, is the first comprehensive introduction to the Korean Buddhist tradition built entirely around primary sources. Bringing together twenty-five foundational texts spanning the seventh to the twenty-first centuries, each translated and introduced b...

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Frequently asked questions

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New Books in Buddhist Studies
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How do I get in touch with New Books in Buddhist Studies?

New Books in Buddhist Studies is hosted by Amy Chavez. Its publicly listed emails are marshallpoe@gmail.com, marshallpoe@newbooksnetwork.com, and caleb@newbooksnetwork.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for New Books in Buddhist Studies?

The publicly listed emails for New Books in Buddhist Studies: marshallpoe@gmail.com, marshallpoe@newbooksnetwork.com, and caleb@newbooksnetwork.com.

How many listeners does New Books in Buddhist Studies have?

Podseeker estimates New Books in Buddhist Studies reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for New Books in Buddhist Studies?

New Books in Buddhist Studies typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Scholars and authors with relevant expertise and a recent book or substantial research on Buddhist traditions, Asian religions, or Buddhist practice. Common among recent guests: Published an academic or specialist book; Conducted research in Buddhist studies or a closely related field; Translated or edited significant works on Buddhist traditions. Recent guests include Roger T. Ames, Don Weiss, and Pierce Salguero.

How hard is it to get booked on New Books in Buddhist Studies?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does New Books in Buddhist Studies cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Buddhism, Buddhist Studies, Asian Religions, and Meditation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

marshallpoe@gmail.com

marshallpoe@newbooksnetwork.com

caleb@newbooksnetwork.com

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