Duncan Ryūken Williams, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Duncan Ryūken Williams

Scholar and Buddhist priest (b. 1969)

Date of Birth: 19-Sep-1969

Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan

Profession: writer, priest, erudite

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Duncan Ryuken Williams (born September 19, 1969) is a scholar, writer, and Soto Zen Buddhist priest who is currently professor of religion and East Asian languages and cultures at the University of Southern California.
He also serves as the director of the USC Shinso Ito Center for Japanese Religions and Culture.
His research focuses on Zen Buddhism, Buddhism in America, and the mixed-race Japanese (hapa) experience.