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2015 Annual Memorial Service
November 6, 2015
The Institute of Buddhist Studies conducted its annual Memorial Service to express it deepest gratitude […]
IBS Hosts 17th Biennial IASBS Meeting
August 17, 2015
Over One Hundred Pure Land Scholars Convene IBS Hosts 17th Biennial IASBS Meeting at the […]
Symposium: Shinran and the Sutra of Immeasurable Life
June 10, 2015
“Shinran and the Sutra of Immeasurable Life: Reflections on Reading in the Buddhist Tradition,” is […]
2015 Graduation Commencement
May 19, 2015
Five Institute of Buddhist Studies’ students were presented with their Masters Degrees and two professorial […]
Education and Buddhist Ministry: Whither and Why?
May 8, 2015
The Harvard Divinity School’s Buddhist Ministry Initiative presented a conference on: Education and Buddhist Ministry: […]
Mindfulness: Three Buddhist Perspectives
February 26, 2015
On Friday, February 20, 2015, the IBS, with Wisdom Publications, hosted the symposium “Mindfulness: Three […]
2015 Ryukoku Symposium
February 13, 2015
The Sixth International Ryukoku Symposium on Buddhism and Japanese Culture, co-hosted by the University of […]
New Books by IBS Graduate
February 3, 2015
Institute of Buddhist Studies graduate Naoyuki Ogi has recently had two books published in Japan. […]
Mindfulness and Compassion: The Art and Science of Contemplative Practice
January 21, 2015
The Mindfulness and Compassion: The Art and Science of Contemplative Practice conference brings together internationally […]
Address to the Graduating Class of 2014
December 30, 2014
Editor’s Note: the following is a transcript of the prepared remarks to the graduating class […]
In memoriam: Rev. Dr. Taitetsu Unno
December 14, 2014
Update: The Memorial Service for Rev. Dr. Taitetsu Unno will be held on Saturday, 3 […]
2014 IBS Memorial Service
December 12, 2014
The Institute of Buddhist Studies conducted its annual Memorial Service on Thursday, December 4 at […]
First IBS President’s Award
August 14, 2014
Dr. Taitetsu Unno, distinguished minister, scholar, translator and author, was presented with the first Institute […]
2014 Commencement
May 30, 2014
IBS 2014 Commencement: Four Institute of Buddhist Studies’ Buddhist Chaplaincy students received their joint Graduate […]
Spring 2014 Ryukoku Lecture Series
March 10, 2014
The Institute of Buddhist Studies will present the 2014 Ryukoku Lectures with Professor Nobuhiro Fukagawa, […]
Call for Papers: Buddhist Perspectives on the Work of Care
March 4, 2014
Posted on March 3, 2014 by UBC Buddhism “Buddhist Perspectives on the Work of Care” […]
Ministerial Scholarship Fund Announcement
February 3, 2014
News from the Development Corner at the IBS I have some wonderful news to […]
International Center for Humanities, Science, and Religion Symposium
November 6, 2013
Dr. Richard Payne, Dean of the Institute of Buddhist Studies, and the Rev. Dr. Daijaku […]
Two new releases in the Contemporary Issues in Buddhist Studies series
October 30, 2013
Two new releases in the Contemporary Issues in Buddhist Studies series are: Charles Willemen, A […]
IASBS events at this year’s AAR
September 16, 2013
The International Association of Shin Buddhist Studies (IASBS), the largest international organization dedicated to the scholarly study of Pure Land Buddhism, has recently become a related scholarly organization of the AAR. This means that the IASBS will be able to host meetings in conjunction with the AAR’s annual meeting, thus allowing for greater exposure of Shin and Pure Land Buddhist studies to a North American audience.