Som Pourfarzaneh

Som Pourfarzaneh

Som Pourfarzaneh is an assistant professor of Islamic and Digital Media Studies at Starr King School for the Ministry.

Recent Articles

Two figures bow towards each other

No Self, No Opponent

Are martial arts incompatible or in harmony with Zen? That depends, says Som Pourfarzaneh.

Finding My Spiritual Home as a Muslim and Buddhist

Som Pourfarzaneh’s two religions are sometimes at odds. Can he practice both without losing the richness of either?