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  • Shinran and the Sutra of Immeasurable Life: Reflections on Reading in the Buddhist Tradition

    Jodo Shinshu Center (IBS) 2140 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Co-sponsored by the Ryukoku University Translation Center and Institute of Buddhist Studies, Center for Contemporary Shin Buddhist Studies. In this symposium a number of Buddhist scholars and theologians will address the questions of how Shinran’s treatment of the Sutra of Immeasurable […]

  • Maritime Transmissions of Buddhism: 2015 Numata Symposium

    Jodo Shinshu Center (IBS) 2140 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Please join us for the 2015 Numata Symposium: Maritime Transmissions of Buddhism Mercantile exchange is now understood to be an important dimension of our understanding of the transmission of Buddhist thought and practice throughout the Buddhist cosmopolis. The romanticism of the […]

  • Buddhism and Agriculture: 2016 IBS Winter Symposium

    Marriott Hotel and Visalia Convention Center 300 South Court Street, Visalia, CA, United States

    The 2016 IBS Winter Symposium, held in conjunction with the Buddhist Churches of America National Council and co-sponsored by the Center for Buddhist Education, will take place on March 3 in Visalia, California. Talks by: Rev. Marvin Harada Orange County […]

  • Crossing Realities: Shin Buddhism and the Processes of Globalization

    Jodo Shinshu Center (IBS) 2140 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    UPDATE: Please note updated program and time. In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Institute of Buddhist Studies incorporating as a seminary and graduate school, the 2016 Numata Lecture will be held on Friday, August 19, 2016. This year's Numata Lecture […]

  • Pacific Seminar: Jodo Shinshu Buddhism Beyond Borders

    Jodo Shinshu Center (IBS) 2140 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Due to unforeseen circumstances, Professors Ugo Dessi and Elisabetta Porcu will not be able to take part in the August 19-21, 2016 Summer Pacific Seminar, “Jodo Shinshu Buddhism Beyond Borders,” taking place at the Jodo Shinshu Center in Berkeley, CA. […]

    $140
  • An Ancient Doctrine for New Times: IASBS Panel at AAR 2016

    600 E Market St, San Antonio, TX, United States

    On behalf of the International Association for Shin Buddhist Studies, North American District, IBS announces the following panel held in conjunction with the 2016 American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting. Please contact Dean Mitchell with any questions: scott@shin-ibs.edu Saturday, November […]

  • Symposium: Interdependence/Intersectionality

    Jodo Shinshu Center (IBS) 2140 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    This symposium brings together Buddhist scholars, teachers, and activists to discuss issues of marginalization and oppression related to race, gender, and sexuality both inside and outside American Buddhist communities both historically and at the present. Speakers will discuss such topics […]

  • IBS Winter Symposium: Religiosity & Social Consciousness

    DoubleTree Sacramento 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA, United States

    A Symposium Presented by the Institute of Buddhist Studies & BCA Center for Buddhist Education Religiosity & Social Consciousness in the Buddhist Churches of America Thursday, February 22, 2018 1 - 5 pm Free and Open to the Public Keynote […]

  • Summer Pacific Seminar 2018

    Jodo Shinshu Center (IBS) 2140 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Co-sponsored by the Center for Buddhist Education; for information and registration, please visit the CBE registration page or Facebook event.

    $150