Daegan Reynolds

Daegan's primary academic interest is Chan/Zen Buddhism, with a focus on the tradition's history and its existence in the West. Other research interests include Buddhist and Chinese philosophy. Additional interests outside of his academic studies include Indian philosophy, Sufism, and every other type of Buddhism. Daegan is also Autistic, and advocating for Autism acceptance is one of his major focal points in life. At Central Michigan University, Daegan led the Autism Support Club on campus, and hopes to do something similar at the University of Michigan.