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Distance Learning

As part of the IBS's mission to provide high quality Buddhist education, we now offer two ways of attending IBS courses for those not living the Berkeley area: online courses, and a Southern California campus in Orange County.

Online Courses

As part of the mission of the Institute, each semester we offer a number of online courses for students unable to attend classes in Berkeley. Below are the online course offerings for the Spring 2008 semester.

Buddhist Traditions of East Asia
HRHS 1518
Course Level: Introductory

Instructor: Grumbach
Introduces the Buddhist traditions transmitted to East Asia and the development of new traditions. Second half of the required year long introductory survey of the entire Buddhist tradition. Usually offered each spring semester.

Esoteric Buddhism
HR 3101
Course Level: Intermediate

An over view of the rise of tantric Budhism in India, together with its spread throughout the Buddhist world. Covers history, practices, doctrines, texts, and key figures. Format: Seminar. Evaluation: Participation and term paper.

Southern California Campus

More information on our Orange county branch is forthcoming.