Jessica A. Albrecht has completed her PhD in Religious Studies at the University of Heidelberg with summa cum laude. She holds a master’s in Gender History and South Asian Languages. Her previous publications (20 published articles and book chapters) also feature this interdisciplinary approach. Furthermore, she has been teaching on South Asian religion and gender in religious studies for five years on undergraduate and graduate level. The author is active in science communication and public scholarship. She has a blog, podcast and social media sites on which this book can be featured. In addition, her work has previously been featured on other academic and public scholarship blogs and podcasts.

• Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. The Ideal Buddhist Monk.- Chapter 3. Olcott Schools and Colonial Hangovers.- Chapter 4. Charisma, Sexuality, Race.- Chapter 5. The Power of Kinship and Masculinity.- Chapter 6. Conclusion.

Jessica A. Albrecht has completed her PhD in Religious Studies at the University of Heidelberg with summa cum laude. She holds a master’s in Gender History and South Asian Languages. Her previous publications (20 published articles and book chapters) also feature this interdisciplinary approach. Furthermore, she has been teaching on South Asian religion and gender in religious studies for five years on undergraduate and graduate level. The author is active in science communication and public scholarship. She has a blog, podcast and social media sites on which this book can be featured. In addition, her work has previously been featured on other academic and public scholarship blogs and podcasts.

• Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. The Ideal Buddhist Monk.- Chapter 3. Olcott Schools and Colonial Hangovers.- Chapter 4. Charisma, Sexuality, Race.- Chapter 5. The Power of Kinship and Masculinity.- Chapter 6. Conclusion.

Jessica A. Albrecht has completed her PhD in Religious Studies at the University of Heidelberg with summa cum laude. She holds a master’s in Gender History and South Asian Languages. Her previous publications (20 published articles and book chapters) also feature this interdisciplinary approach. Furthermore, she has been teaching on South Asian religion and gender in religious studies for five years on undergraduate and graduate level. The author is active in science communication and public scholarship. She has a blog, podcast and social media sites on which this book can be featured. In addition, her work has previously been featured on other academic and public scholarship blogs and podcasts.

• Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. The Ideal Buddhist Monk.- Chapter 3. Olcott Schools and Colonial Hangovers.- Chapter 4. Charisma, Sexuality, Race.- Chapter 5. The Power of Kinship and Masculinity.- Chapter 6. Conclusion.