Buddhist Graduate to Become Second US Army Chaplain
According to a press release by University of the West (a Buddhist school in Southern California), Somya Malasri has had his coursework in Buddhism approved by the Army, a crucial step which will allow him to enter the military as a Chaplain (see prior story).
To date, Malasri is the only graduate of the school’s M.Div. program.
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