James Coleman

James William Coleman is a professor of sociology at the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, and is the author of The New Buddhism: The Western Transformation of an Ancient Tradition.

Recent Articles

The Face of Western Buddhism

Sociologist James Coleman looks at the emerging Buddhist population in America and who will shape the new public face of Buddhism.

Hard and Valuable Lessons

Review of "The Triratna Story: Behind the Scenes of a New Buddhist Movement" by Vajragupta.