For study at the IBS affiliate, Ryukoku University, in Kyoto, Japan, or at Dharma Drum Buddhist College in New Taipei, Taiwan. Open to IBS and GTU students only. In order for exchange programs to be recorded on the permanent academic

The practice of Buddhist chaplaincy demands the development of compassion and non-judgmental mind, and at the same time offers intense opportunities to develop these qualities. Chaplains serve in variety of settings in which people are under stress of one kind

This course will survey the traditions of Buddhism commonly referred to as Theravada, with reference to their doctrine, development, and concrete localizations throughout South and Southeast Asia, as well as the contemporary West. We will also interrogate the shifting representations

Explore the difficulties and direction in Buddhist Ministry within the Western context. Also, through a person-centered educational process, explore ways and means to develop one’s personal ministry for the west. To study and evaluate an educational process will be the

Zen Buddhism: Introduction To Zen Buddhist Meditation This is an introductory course aimed at developing a sound basic understanding of and experience in Zen Buddhist meditation practices. We will explore teachings on the Soto Zen practice of shikantaza “just sitting”

The focus of the course will be given to Early Buddhist Meditation Practices based on Buddhaghosa’s Visuddhi Magga (The Path of Purification) and the Pali Nikakya Texts. The goal of Buddhist Meditation will be discussed as a mental training for

Works of Shinran IV: Tannisho Introduction to the teachings of Shinran through a study of a key summary of his thought. Course will utilize English translations to support the study of the original text. Prerequisites: HRPH 1614 Introduction to Shin

 This class is co-taught by Diana Clark Topics in Theravada Buddhist Thought: The Radiance of Emptiness in Early Buddhism The realization of Emptiness is integral to the worldview, practice, and soteriology taught in Early Indian Buddhism. This class will explore the

Introduces the Buddhist traditions transmitted to East Asia and the development of new traditions. Second half of the required yearlong introductory survey of the entire Buddhist tradition. Format: Seminar/lecture Evaluation method: Participation/term paper   Download syllabus SP16 HRHS 1518 Galasek

This course is co-taught by Rev. Kiyonobu Kuwahara. Readings in Mahayana Texts: Triple Sutra  An introduction to selected Mahayana Buddhist texts in English translation. In this semester we will read the Three Pure Land Sutras: the Larger Sukhavativyuha Sutra, the Smaller Sukhavativyuha

A survey of the history, teachings, doctrines, practices and textual traditions of esoteric, or tantric, Buddhism. Particular attention in this course will be given to the relations between Buddhist tantric traditions and other ritual traditions of India. Prerequisites: Some familiarity

HRHS-8455 Topics In Buddhist Thought: Buddhism and Food  This class looks at the history of Buddhism in Asia through the lens of food. Although Buddhism is often thought of as espousing vegetarianism and eschewing alcohol, this view perhaps overly relies on

This course, third in an IBS series, emphasizes the questions that arise when psychological theories and conclusions arising out of Buddhist doctrine and practice enter into sympathetic dialogue with theories, methods and knowledge norms undergirding modern experimental psychology. Topics covered

This course surveys the history of Buddhist traditions in the West. Beginning with 19th century colonial contact and Asian immigration through 21st century global exchanges, we will explore the various ways that Buddhists, Buddhist communities, and Buddhist ideas have come

Topics in Zen Buddhist Thought: The Lotus Sutra and Zen Views This online course will feature textual study of selected chapters from the Lotus Sutra, a central scripture in Chinese Buddhism, and even more pivotal in Japan, and also commentaries