How can we engage in Buddhist pastoral care while addressing the pressing issues of our times? Join us Thursday, April 28, from 4-5pm Pacific Time for a panel with Rev. Blayne Higa, Rev. Jo Laurence, and Rev. Trent Thornley as […]
Please join us (virtually) for the 2022 Graduation and Commencement service on Friday, May 20, 2022. We will be honoring those students completing degree and certificate programs in 2022 as well as those students from 2020 and 2021. In order […]
Curious about Buddhist chaplaincy? Join the Sati Center and the Institute of Buddhist Studies for a half-day overview of a chaplain's work of providing spiritual care and support for people in hospitals, hospices, prisons, and a wide variety of other […]
IBS is pleased to offer a Virtual Open House on Wednesday July 20, 2022 from 5:30-6:30PST. Come learn about our stackable curriculum, degree and certificate programs, financial aid and more! IBS alum CJ Sokugan Dunford will speak about their educational experiences […]
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 […]
