Erich Tam Kam Wai

Starting as a student in literature and linguistics in France, Erich Tam continued his studies in Buddhism and was conferred upon a PhD in Buddhist Studies by the Mahidol University, Thailand, in 2021. His thesis focuses on the stylistics of the verses in the Dasanipāta of the Theragāthā and provides an annotated translation of the commentary on these verses. His research interests lie in Pali literature and commentary, Pali poetry and stylistics and their roles in Indian kāvya literature. He published an article “Listening to the Theragāthā: Interplay of Rhythmic Uniformity and Change in Pāli Verses” in Buddhist Studies Review 39.1 (2022).