Oriane Lavole is a translator and interpreter of Tibetan Buddhist texts and teachings, as well as a PhD candidate in Buddhist Studies in the Religious Studies department at Stanford University. Her work bridges scholarship and lived practice, with a focus on ecology in Tibetan Buddhism, land-based rituals, and the profound connection between spiritual practice and sacred places.
In addition to her academic research, Oriane is training as a Buddhist eco-chaplain, weaving together contemplative practice and ecological awareness in a thoughtful and meaningful way. She is also developing the contemplative ecology curriculum for Samye New York, contributing to learning experiences that bring Buddhist wisdom into conversation with the natural world.
Her perspective will resonate with those drawn to spirituality, ecology, and the living traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, offering a grounded and reflective approach to these interconnected fields.