Dr. Daphna McKnight is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Buddhist Chaplaincy at University of the West. She is an ordained Buddhist minister trained in Zen and Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Daphna has served for many years as a hospice, hospital, and university interfaith chaplain. She also has extensive experience as an educator, curriculum designer, and trainer in higher education and business environments.

Daphna has researched and studied many types of mindfulness and meditative practices, particularly those related to compassion development. She has taught mindfulness and compassion practices in business, healthcare, and educational settings.

Daphna loves engaging with students and participating in UWest events. She also enjoys camping trips with friends and family, meditation retreats, interfaith gatherings, and reading a good book while hanging out in nature.