John Makransky, PhD, is a professor of Buddhism and Comparative Theology at Boston College and a senior advisor to Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche’s Centre of Buddhist Studies in Nepal. He is also a fellow of the Mind and Life Institute and the creator of the Sustainable Compassion Training model, developed to support people in connecting with their natural capacities for compassion and awareness.
His academic and teaching work focuses on the meeting point of devotion, compassion, and non-dual wisdom in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, along with practical ways of adapting Buddhist practices for modern audiences. He has also contributed important writing on interfaith learning, offering a clear and grounded perspective on dialogue between traditions.
In 2000, John was ordained as a Lama and meditation teacher of innate compassion and wisdom. His teaching is especially valuable for those looking to deepen understanding, strengthen inner resilience, and cultivate a more compassionate way of meeting everyday life.