The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce this year's Numata Lecture, Receiving and Giving: Buddhist Women Past, Present and Future. It will be held in conjunction with the annual Federation of Buddhist Women Association's (FBWA) meeting on Friday, October […]
The Institute of Buddhist Studies will hold its Annual Memorial Service via Zoom on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 7:00 pm (Pacific time). This will be an opportunity for us to remember all of the many people who have allowed […]
The Institute of Buddhist Studies is excited to be hosting a virtual open house on Wednesday, February 8th from 4-5:30pm PST. Come learn about our degree and certificate programs, generous scholarship opportunities, and application process. Field director Lilu Chen will […]
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 […]
The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announced the Taitetsu Unno Memorial lecture, to be delivered by Dr. Ruben Habito, and held on Friday March 31, from 4-6pm, both in person at the Jodo Shinshu Center and virtually. Dr. […]
Join Dr. Scott Mitchell and Chenxing Han for a thought provoking conversation on race, place and religious labor to celebrate the launch of Dr. Mitchell's book The Making of American Buddhism. This event will take place on May 24 at […]
AUGUST 5th, from 9am- 3pm IN PERSON / ONLINE SESSION Sponsored by CBE - Center for Buddhist Education, IBS - Institute of Buddhist Studies & JSIO - Jodo Shinshu International Office. This session will be hosted in-person at the Jodo […]
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 […]
The Institute of Buddhist Studies will hold its Annual Memorial Service via Zoom on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 7:00 pm (Pacific time). This will be an opportunity for us to remember all of the many people who have allowed […]
The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to co-host the inaugural event of the Soto Zen Buddhist Association's series, Celebrating the Voices of Women in Buddhism, a monthly speaker's series. Dr. Paula Arai will kick of the series at the […]
