As part of his research in Japanese Religion, David has many articles/chapters in books on Shingon Tantric Buddhism and the 9th century monastic scholar Kukai. He is currently completing a book-length translation of a seminal theological treatise of Kukai’s on the differences between “exoteric and esoteric Buddhism.” He has interest in Buddhist thought and practice, comparative theology, Buddhist-Christian dialogue, conversations about “religion and science,” issues related to death and dying, and the Mind and Life Institute dialogues that bring together Buddhist scholars and practitioners (including the Dalai Lama) with leading western scholars in fields such as neuroscience, psychology, biology, and ethics. He is actively engaged on and off campus in developing programs of contemplative practice that integrate with our daily lives. Recent publications include translations from Kukai in “Japanese Philosophy: A Sourcebook” (Univ. Hawaii, 2011), and the articles: “Paths Across Borders: A Comparative Study of Japanese and Tibetan Models of the Buddhist Path” (Pacific World, Fall 2011), a chapter called “The Body” in the book “The Buddhist World” (Routledge Press, 2015) and “Kukai’s Philosophy” in “The Dao Companion to Japanese Philosophy” (Springer Publications, 2016).