David N. Snyder

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David N. Snyder Ph.D. (b. 1962) is a bestselling Buddhist writer [1] [2] primarily writing and teaching from the Theravada school of Buddhism. He is also founder of Vipassana Foundation.

David N. Snyder
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David N. Snyder, Ph.D.
Born (1962-12-26) December 26, 1962 (age 61)
Germany, US Army Base
Nationality USA
Education Ph.D.
Alma mater Universtiy of Texas at Arlington
Occupation landlord
Known for landlord, chess champion, Buddhist author
Home town Las Vegas, NV
Religion Buddhism, Theravada
Spouse(s) Woinishet Snyder
Children 1 son, 1 daughter
Parents Lt. Col. (US Army, Retired) Thomas E. Snyder, Janet J. Snyder
Website
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Biography

David N. Snyder to the right of the Dalai Lama

After earning a Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Arlington in 1989, he taught sociology at Tarrant County College. Later he worked for the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons. He left government service to pursue real estate investments and management which he also used to open Buddhist centers in Colorado and Nevada. A former correspondence chess champion[3] he has invented a chess variant known as D-Chess.

David Snyder at Shambala Mountain

References

Buddhist publications

  • Right Understanding in Plain English; The Science of the Buddha’s Middle Path, Vipassana Foundation (2000), ISBN 0-9679-2850-8.
  • The Complete Book of Buddha’s Lists -- Explained, Vipassana Foundation (2006), ISBN 0-9679-2851-6.
  • Buddhism and Vegetarianism, Fifteen Questions and Answers, Shabkar.org (2006) [1]

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