The Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters has published a new book: Mitt forskarliv, written by René Gothóni (2025).

Mitt forskarliv is a personal retrospective on a creative academic career, incorporating self-analytical elements and presenting unique scientific findings that enhance the understanding of Buddhist monastic life in Sri Lanka and Orthodox pilgrimages on the Holy Mountain of Athos.

In-depth field studies in two distinctive cultures laid the foundation for Professor Emeritus René Gothóni’s international research career in comparative religion.

The book is available to read electronically or can be purchased from the Bookstore Tiedekirja, Snellmaninkatu 13, 00170 Helsinki.