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Prof. Dr. Urs App

Dr. App is a world-renowned specialist in early Chan texts, the history of European discoveries of Asian religions, and digital philology in Zen archives.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Zen Historiography, Early Chan Buddhism, East-West Intellectual History, Schopenhauer & Orientalism
Academic position: Senior Research Fellow, International Research Institute for Zen Buddhism
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Zen Historiography, Early Chan Buddhism, East-West Intellectual History are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Hanazono University guide ↗Social-sciences subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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