Abe Masao (b. 1915) is a Buddhist philosopher and is considered part of the Kyoto School of philosophy. Christopher Ives writes, "Since the death of Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki in 1966, Masao Abe has served as the main representative of Zen Buddhism in Europe and North America." (Quoted from The Emptying God. John B. Cobb, Jr. and Christopher Ives Editors.)

Abe hopes to advance interreligious dialogue through his philosophy which is evident in his writings such as "Kenotic God and Dynamic Sunyata."

Guest professor

Abe has served as a guest professor at many schools throughout the United States including:

• Gustavus Adolphus College (2000-2001)

Further reading

• Buddhism and Interfaith Dialogue (ISBN 0824817516), Abe Masao. Edited by Steven Heine .
• The Emptying God: A Buddhist-Jewish-Christian Conversation (ISBN 0883446707), John B. Cobb, Jr. and Christopher Ives Editors.
• Zen and Comparative Studies (ISBN 0824818326), Abe Masao. Edited by Steven Heine .