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News, Announcements, and Events from the Institute of Buddhist Studies

Upcoming events

Saturday, July 24, 2010, 10:47 am

The Institute of Buddhist Studies is hosting some exciting events in the field of Buddhism and psychology.

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Red Book Dialogues I


Zoketsu Norman Fischer, San Francisco Zen Center
In dialogue with Richard Stein, Jungian analyst
7:30 pm., Friday, 22 October at the Institute of Buddhist Studies, Jodo Shinshu Center, Berkeley

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Red Book Dialogues II


Jack Kornfield, Spirit Rock Meditation Center
In dialogue with Dyane Sherwood, Jungian analyst
7:30 pm., Friday, 12 November at the Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco

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International Conference on Other-Centered Approaches


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Aratani Presentation

Monday, June 21, 2010, 12:42 pm

Mr. George T. Arataini, a long time supporter of the Institute of Buddhist Studies was conferred an Honorary Doctorate at his home in Hollywood, CA on Thursday, June 17, 2010 by Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto, the IBS George and Sakaye Aratani Professor. Dr. Aratani was not able to attend the IBS Commencement Ceremony held on May 14, 2010 in Berkeley, CA.

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Introducing Leroy Morishita

Monday, June 14, 2010, 8:00 am

Dr. Leroy M. Morishita, a member of the Berkeley Buddhist Sangha Temple, was elected as the Seventh Chair of the Institute of Buddhist Studies Board of Trustees in January 2010.

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Pacific Seminar 21st Century


The seminar will reflect on the Nisei spiritual experience which has interwoven aspects of Japanese spiritual, social and cultural value systems; Buddhist teachings; and American ideals.

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Buddhism and Contemporary Psychology Certificate Program

Friday, May 21, 2010, 9:02 am

The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce an certificate program, the Buddhism and Contemporary Psychology Certificate Program.

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IBS Commencement 2010

Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 4:08 pm

Mr. George T. Aratani, a long time supporter of Institute of Buddhist Studies, was presented an Honorary Doctorate, and four IBS students received their Master of Buddhist Studies degrees at Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 14, 2010 at the Jodo Shinshu Center, 2140 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA. The presentations were made by Dr. Leroy [...]

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New Core Faculty: Daijaku Judith Kinst

Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 7:53 am

The Rev. Dr. Daijaku Judith Kinst, Professor of Buddhism and Psychology, has recently been appointed as a core faculty member of the Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS). The announcement was recently made by Dr. Richard Payne, Dean.

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