Glenn Wallis

Glenn Wallis holds a Ph.D. in Buddhist studies from Harvard University’s Department of Sanskrit and Indian Studies and is currently associate professor and chair of Applied Meditation Studies at the Won Institute of Graduate Studies. He is the translator and editor of the Modern Library edition of the Dhammapada.

Recent Articles

Sculpture of a Buddha head.

Gautama vs the Buddha

Buddhist scholar Glenn Wallis argues that we should look to the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama―an ordinary person like us.

What is Sabba?

Sabba as defined by Glenn Wallis, a scholar in Buddhist studies from Harvard University.

What is Dukkha?

Dukkha or suffering is pervasive and can range from sickness, aging, or death to vague feelings of anxiety and dissatisfaction.

Forum: Does Buddhism Make You Happier?

Debating the Third Noble Truth: three teachers discuss what the Buddha meant when he promised the "end of suffering".