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The Institute of Buddhist Studies celebrated its 50th anniversary as a graduate school jointly with the Buddhist Churches of America’s 10th anniversary of the Jodo Shinshu Center on October 22, 2016. With the support of BCA leaders and members, we […]

For more than half a century, the Institute of Buddhist Studies has offered graduate-level educational programs for those pursuing careers in Shin Buddhist ministry, Buddhist chaplaincy, and the academic study of Buddhism. To support our students and make our programs […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Institute of Buddhist Studies is seeking accreditation with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission. A visiting team will be on campus from February 28 to March 2. More details are forthcoming. Please contact […]

It is our pleasure to invite you to share in the 10th anniversary celebration of the BCA Jodo Shinshu Center. The construction of the Center brought together the Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS), the Center for Buddhist Education (CBE), the […]

Institute of Buddhist Studies’ faculty and community have long contributed and supported the work of the International Association of Shin Buddhist Studies (IASBS). IBS hosted the the 17th Biennial IASBS conference, and we are pleased to share the following information […]

The 1980s were a historic time in the development of IBS. We were fortunate to receive strong support from Ryukoku University and the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha. Some of the key area of support came from the following areas. Rev. Haruyoshi […]

As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Institute of Buddhist Studies as a graduate school, we are at a pivotal point of taking a giant leap forward in our educational development. The IBS Annual Giving Program for IBS Ministerial Student […]

The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce an update to its degree programs which will better meet the needs of our students and their educational goals. In addition to the jointly offered GTU Master of Arts degree, the […]

New and returning students are requested to attend the fall 2016 orientation on Wednesday, August 24. Please contact Ms. Helen Tagawa, Registrar, for more information.

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 […]

Five Institute of Buddhist Studies’ students were presented with their Masters Degrees at commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Jodo Shinshu Center in Berkeley, CA. Rev. Marvin Harada, Vice Chair, IBS Board of Trustees, chaired the event. […]

This year, 2016, the Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS) is celebrating its 50th year as a graduate school for Buddhist education. Historically, the initial founding date for what was to become IBS is considered to be 1949. It took many […]

The original founding vision and spirit of creating the Institute of Buddhist Studies as a world-class educational center is advancing to the next stage, making Shinran’s teachings visible. For a person with the kaikyoshi title and experience to assume this […]

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. […]

Please join us on Friday, May 20, for the annual Institute of Buddhist Studies graduation and commencement ceremony. This year’s even will honor our distinguished graduates as well as the long career of Dr. Richard Payne and our 2016 President’s Award recipient. […]

Supported by the Ryukoku University Research Center for Buddhist Culture in Asia, this workshop will explore the history of engaged Buddhism in the US in conversation with social engagement in Japan. Speakers will discuss their work with the US-based Buddhist Peace Fellowship […]

Please join us for our annual Ryukoku Lecture Genshin’s Pure Land Dialogical Hermeneutics: Its Influence on the Formation of Shinran’s Thought delivered by Prof. Eisho Nasu, Department of Shin Buddhist Studies Ryukoku Univeristy, Kyoto Lecture One: March 7, 2:00 – […]

Please join us for our annual Ryukoku Lecture Genshin’s Pure Land Dialogical Hermeneutics: Its Influence on the Formation of Shinran’s Thought delivered by Prof. Eisho Nasu, Department of Shin Buddhist Studies Ryukoku Univeristy, Kyoto Lecture One: March 7, 2:00 – […]