Dr. Chiara Letizia

About the Author

Dr. Chiara Letizia is a distinguished scholar and anthropologist specializing in the intersections of religion, culture, and modernity in Asia. With a PhD from the University of London, she has dedicated her career to exploring how Buddhist traditions adapt to contemporary global influences, drawing on extensive fieldwork in Nepal, India, and beyond. Her research illuminates the dynamic figures shaping Buddhist modernity, from monastic reformers to lay practitioners navigating urbanization and globalization. As an associate professor at the University of Milan, Dr. Letizia's work bridges academic rigor with accessible prose, making complex socio-religious transformations understandable to a broad audience. Her insights continue to influence discussions on faith in the modern world.