Abstract for Online Program Book (maximum 150 words)
This autobiographical presentation traces a personal and intellectual journey through Buddhist-Christian dialogue, beginning with a childhood in Vietnam and culminating in the formal study of Buddhism as a Catholic in the United States. By examining the unique joys, systemic challenges, and moments of intellectual conversion encountered along the way, this paper illustrates how deep engagement with another faith fundamentally reshapes personal identity. Ultimately, it offers a vision of hope for individuals living at the intersection of both traditions, serving as a bridge between East and West.
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