The Place They Found

from Buddhist Studies Footnotes Hosted by Frances Garrett

What makes a university program unforgettable? In the opening episode of this five-part series, Frances Garrett introduces the University of Toronto's Buddhism, Psychology, and Mental Health (BPMH) program through the voices of students whose lives it transformed. As students describe finding an intellectual home where neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, and Buddhist Studies could be explored together, a portrait emerges of a rare academic community built on mentorship, curiosity, and belonging. But despite what a uniquely transformative experience students find this undergraduate minor, in 2024 they were suddenly prevented from joining it. The story reported on in this series begins with a question: what happens when a university fails to recognize the communities it has created? To learn more about the circumstances described in this series, see https://pathuoft.net/ This series was produced by Frances Garrett, with sound design by Jesse Whitty, music by Kilian Kramer, and logo design by Kayla Bowland. The series has been organized by the Engaging Education in Buddhist Studies initiative, with generous support from the Khyentse Foundation.

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