Megan Bryson

Megan Bryson, an Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee specializing in gender in Chinese religions, and Kevin Buckelew, an Assistant Professor at Northwestern focusing on premodern Chinese Buddhism, dive into the exploration of Buddhist masculinities. They discuss the evolution of male ideals from early texts to contemporary interpretations. The conversation highlights diverse representations, from martial monks to the 'great man' archetype. They also emphasize the importance of masculinity studies in revealing ingrained norms and intersecting with modern gender issues.