Buddhist Political Engagements How has Buddhist thought, cosmology, or ethics been used to engage, disengage, critique, or conform to systems of social and political power? Graduate student presenters will explore the various discursive strategies Buddhists have used historically and contemporarily […]
Our annual symposium at the BCA National Council Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. More information is forthcoming.
Join us for a conversation with our graduating students to discuss their research and celebrate their success. Student speakers: Brent Beavers (GTU/IBS MA) No-Self, Five Aggregates, and a Fearless Heart in the Interruption of Transgender Othering in Healthcare Rhiana Wiggins […]
Ryukoku University and Institute of Buddhist Studies present a Symposium on Approaches to Shin Buddhist Ethical Thinking November 1, 2019 1:00 – 5:00 pm Jodo Shinshu Center 1:00-2:45 Papers by: Mitsuya Dake James Fredericks Charles Hallisey Dennis Hirota Responses and […]
Authority and Normativity in and Between Buddhist Traditions 9 AM - 12:30 PM PT Registration info here The question “what is Buddhism?” is deceptively uncomplicated. Scratching beneath the surface of this question presents a host of issues surrounding who has […]
Join us for the 2023 IBS Symposium held in conjunction with the Buddhist Churches of America's National Council Meeting, on February 23rd at 11am PST. Four Jōdo Shinshū ministers will address the transformative meaning of this year’s National Council Meeting […]
On October 6, 2023, IBS will host a Numata Symposium entitled, "Buddhist Practice: Perspectives on and From the Oxford Handbook of Buddhist Practice." This day-long symposium will bring together 18 contributors to explore themes from the 2022 publication, co-edited by […]
IBS Dean Dr. Scott Mitchell will be delivering the IBS Symposium at February 24th at 3pm. He will be in conversation with Rev. Takashi Miyaji, discussing his book The Making of American Buddhism. All are welcome to attend virtually. Please […]
Please join us at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion in San Diego on Friday November 22 for a roundtable discussion and reception to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Pacific World: Journal of the Institute of […]
For those attending the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion, as well as friends and colleagues in the Boston area, join us for a book launch and reception for The Oxford Handbook of Lived Buddhism. The Handbook is […]
