ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Daney Dumdeang
Dr. Daney Dumdeang was born in the Ranote District of Songkhla Province, Thailand, a region shaped by tradition, community, and quiet resilience. He is the third child of Mr. Khai and Mrs. Intra Dumdeang, and his early life unfolded in a small village where faith, hardship, and reflection were inseparable companions.
His youth followed an unexpected path. After leaving formal schooling as a teenager, his life moved through instability before a profound encounter with a Buddhist spiritual teacher redirected his course. He entered monastic life as a novice, later ordaining as a monk and continuing his education through the Buddhist monastic system, where scholarship and discipline reshaped his future.
A QUIET ARC OF YEARS
Tracing a life of faith, inquiry, and service.
HERITAGE AND FAITH
His youth followed an unexpected path. After leaving formal schooling as a teenager, his life moved through instability before a profound encounter with a Buddhist spiritual teacher redirected his course. He entered monastic life as a novice, later ordaining as a monk and continuing his education through the Buddhist monastic system, where scholarship and discipline reshaped his future.
SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Dumdeang received a scholarship to the University of Washington, where he graduated with first-class honors and was later appointed to the faculty. He also taught at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in philosophy, religion, and lived spiritual practice.
He is the author of several books, including 21st Century of Buddhism, and co-author of the academic article Nirvana and Suffering with Dr. Nicolas of the University of Washington.
THE MISSION
Now in a reflective season of life, Dr. Dumdeang writes for readers drawn to spiritual depth without dogma. His work invites patience, humility, and thoughtful engagement with faith, suffering, and meaning in the modern world.
IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM
The roles he carries with quiet purpose.
LEADERSHIP
As a professor and mentor, Dr. Dumdeang was known for his calm presence and careful listening. He guided students and colleagues through questions of belief, identity, and purpose, often serving as a bridge between differing worldviews.
FAMILY AND Life
He is married to Patty Kay Dumdeang, and together they have three children and nine grandchildren. They now reside in Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys writing, reflection, and time with family. During the summer months, he often visits his youngest son and family in Miami, Florida.
After embracing Christianity later in life, Dr. Dumdeang was baptized in Seattle. His faith journey continues to shape his writing, particularly through his annual Christmas testimony, where he shares experiences of grace, transformation, and spiritual renewal.
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