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Foundations of Buddhist Chaplaincy: A Japan-US Dialogue
August 13, 2024
From March 27- March 29, 2024, chaplains and scholars from around the world gathered at […]
Community Honors Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto
July 8, 2024
On Saturday, June 15th at the Mountain View Buddhist Temple, friends of the IBS and […]
IBS Celebrates 2024 Commencement
May 21, 2024
On Friday, May 17, 2024, faculty, students, trustees, and friends of the Institute of Buddhist […]
IBS Celebrates 75 Years With Commemorative Website
March 7, 2024
This year will mark the Institute of Buddhist Studies’ 75th year. To celebrate, we have […]
Paula Arai to Teach Topics in Buddhist Women: Zen
February 11, 2024
We are excited to announce that Dr. Paula Arai will be offering a class on […]
Rev. Dr. Seigen Yamaoka Passes Away At 89
January 19, 2024
Rev. Dr. Seigen Yamaoka, revered Dharma teacher, mentor, and friend of everyone at the Institute […]
Numata Symposium Celebrates “Oxford Handbook of Buddhist Practice”
October 22, 2023
On October 6, 2023, Buddhist scholars and students from around the country gathered at the […]
Dr. Scott Mitchell Named Next IBS President
October 17, 2023
The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Scott Mitchell has been […]
Dr. Natalie Quli Joins Core Faculty
October 9, 2023
The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Natalie Quli has been […]
Dr. Scott Mitchell Launches Book “The Making of American Buddhism”
June 26, 2023
On May 24, 2023, Dr. Scott Mitchell, Chenxing Han, and Rev. Harry Bridge met online […]
Dr. Richard Payne Retiring From IBS
June 8, 2023
Dr. Richard K. Payne, who served as Dean at the Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS) […]
IBS Celebrates 2023 Commencement
May 22, 2023
On Friday, May 2023, faculty, students, trustees, and friends of the Institute of Buddhist Studies […]
IBS Hiring New President; David Matsumoto Set to Retire Next Summer
May 8, 2023
IBS is beginning the search for a new President, as Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto will […]
Nembutsu: Appreciate Every Encounter
March 7, 2023
On February 23, 2023, four Jodo Shin ministers gathered to share their insights about the […]
Dr. Lilu Chen Joins IBS as Field Education Director
February 2, 2023
The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Lilu Chen has joined […]
Scott Mitchell named Chair of the Pure Land Buddhist Studies Editorial Board
January 31, 2023
The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Scott Mitchell, Tamai Chair […]
Dr. Nancy Lin Appointed to IBS Hanyu Chair
January 10, 2023
The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nancy Lin […]
Students and Faculty Participate in Zenshuji’s 100th Anniversary Jukai
December 15, 2022
Rev. Bansho Green, Naomi Knoble, both students in our Certificate in Soto Zen Studies program, […]
IBS Celebrates Daijaku Kinst’s Career
December 12, 2022
On Friday, December 9th, students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate Rev. Dr. Daijaku Kinst’s […]
IBS Offering “Works of Shinran I” Class
November 15, 2022
The Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS) is pleased to announce that there are two spots […]