Institute of Buddhist Studies

The Buddhist Churches of America turns 125 - https://mailchi.mp/shin-ibs/welcome-back-to-school-ym9il54gqu

Our new president and dean, Dr. Scott Mitchell and Dr. Takashi Miyaji

Thanks for coming to our 2024 All School Picnic!

From March 27- March 29, 2024, chaplains and scholars from around the world gathered at IBS for Foundations of Buddhist Chaplaincy: A Japan-US Dialogue. The event was a moving and thought provoking three day discussion of chaplaincy, spiritual care, the ways chaplaincy is taken up in different cultures, and how to facilitate collaboration among spiritual care providers. Dr. Lilu Chen, Field Education Director, remarked, "The workshop was deeply touching, affirming the capacity of Buddhists to respond compassionately to suffering....

Foundations of Buddhist Chaplaincy: A Japan-US Dialogue From March 27- March 29, 2024, chaplains and scholars from around the world gathered at IBS for Foundations of Buddhist Chaplaincy: A Japan-US Dialogue. The event was a moving and thought provoking…

We're hiring a Core Faculty and Director of Assessment and Accreditation! https://buff.ly/3NqJVz1

On Saturday, June 15th at the Mountain View Buddhist Temple, friends of the IBS and the BCA gathered to celebrate the career and retirement of Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto as President of the Institute of Buddhist Studies. The service began with reflections and jokes from Dr. Richard Payne, Dr. Scott Mitchell, Dr. Takashi Miyaji, Rev. Jerry Hirano, and Professor Mitsuya Dake, followed by a dharma message from Bishop Marvin Harada....

Community Honors Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto On Saturday, June 15th at the Mountain View Buddhist Temple, friends of the IBS and the BCA gathered to celebrate the career and retirement of Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto as President of the Institute…

Farewell for the summer! -

Farewell for the summer! On Friday, May 17, 2024, faculty, students, trustees, and friends of the Institute of Buddhist Studies gathered to celebrate the graduating class of 2024. Rev. Dr. Daijaku Kinst delivered the commencement address,

On Friday, May 2023, faculty, students, trustees, and friends of the Institute of Buddhist Studies gathered to celebrate the graduating class of 2024. Rev. Dr. Daijaku Kinst delivered the commencement address, focusing on how Buddhist principles intersect with academic learning. This was the largest graduating class in the history of IBS. Dean Scott Mitchell noted how when he graduated IBS, there were only two other students graduating....

IBS Celebrates 2024 Commencement On Friday, May 2023, faculty, students, trustees, and friends of the Institute of Buddhist Studies gathered to celebrate the graduating class of 2024. Rev. Dr. Daijaku Kinst delivered the commencem…

Dr Sharon Suh talks about being a “bad Buddhist,” inspired by Roxane Gay’s book “Bad Feminist,” for our 2024 Unno Memorial Lecture.

Our Unno Memorial Lecture is this Friday at 4pm. Dr. Sharon Suh will discuss her latest project, Emergent Dharma: An Anthology of Asian American Feminist Buddhist Women. Stay for Q&A and a light reception following the lecture. https://buff.ly/3IFCFQ5

https://mailchi.mp/shin-ibs/unno-memorial-lecture-and-chaplaincy-conference

Unno Memorial Lecture and Chaplaincy Conference With generous support from the Unno family and in honor of Rev. Dr. Taitetsu Unno, the Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce the Taitetsu Unno Memorial lecture on Friday, April 12th at 4pm. In this talk, Sharon A. Suh, Ph.D., will discuss her latest research project entitled, Emergent...

Our Unno Memorial lecture featuring Dr. Sharon Suh is next Friday. She will speak on her latest project Emergent Dharma, and Asian American female Buddhists. A reception will follow. Visit shin-ibs.edu/events to register

Some moment’s from last week’s “Foundations of Buddhist Chaplaincy: A Japan- U.S Dialogue.”

Some moments from last week's conference "Foundations of Buddhist Chaplaincy: A Japan-US Dialogue," held at IBS.

The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce the Taitetsu Unno Memorial lecture on Friday, April 12th at 4pm. https://buff.ly/3IFCFQ5

Happening tomorrow! We're excited for this international conference, "Foundations of Buddhist Chaplaincy." It is free and open to the public

Foundations of Buddhist Chaplaincy: A Japan-US Dialogue The Institute of Buddhist Studies and the Center for Japanese Studies at U.C Berkeley are excited to announce this bilingual workshop, which brings together chaplaincy educators and working chaplai…

Join IBS for this year's Unno Memorial lecture on Friday, April 12th at 4pm. Dr. Sharon Suh will discuss her latest project Emergent Dharma: An Anthology of Asian American Feminist Buddhist Women https://buff.ly/3IFCFQ5

This year will mark the Institute of Buddhist Studies' 75th year. To celebrate, we have put together a website showcasing our rich history, the diversity of our students, and our plans for the 75th anniversary celebrations. We encourage you to visit the website here: Dean Scott Mitchell says, "Our community has been providing Buddhist education in Berkeley for seventy-five years, and I'm excited that we can share this history with the commemorative website....

IBS Celebrates 75 Years With Commemorative Website This year will mark the Institute of Buddhist Studies’ 75th year. To celebrate, we have put together a website showcasing our rich history, the diversity of our students, and our plans for th…

The Institute of Buddhist Studies and the Center for Japanese Studies at U.C Berkeley are excited to announce this bilingual workshop, which brings together chaplaincy educators and working chaplains in Japan and the United States to reflect on how we connect Buddhist teachings with effective service. We will discuss the current state of chaplaincy in our respective countries, the practice of Buddhist chaplaincy on the ground, the training and education of Buddhist chaplains, as well as the role of chaplains in our changing world. Through a dialogical session format we intend to exchange ideas, create and strengthen relationships, and share resources that will equip and enrich Buddhist chaplaincy practice and education.

The event is co-sponsored by the Institute of Buddhist Studies; the Center for Japanese Studies at the University of California, Berkeley; the Numata Foundation; and the Buddhist Ministry Working Group.

Registration is now open for this unique event

Foundations of Buddhist Chaplaincy: A Japan-US Dialogue The Institute of Buddhist Studies and the Center for Japanese Studies at U.C Berkeley are excited to announce this bilingual workshop, which brings together chaplaincy educators and working chaplai…

Looks great! "Compassion Retreat: Pure Land Practices in Shin, Zen, and Vajrayana" https://buff.ly/3OUhL2T

Foundations of Buddhist Chaplaincy: A Japan-US Dialogue The Institute of Buddhist Studies and the Center for Japanese Studies at U.C Berkeley are excited to announce this bilingual workshop, which brings together chaplaincy educators and working chaplai…

Spring events at IBS -

Spring events at IBS The Institute of Buddhist Studies and the Center for Japanese Studies at U.C Berkeley are excited to announce this bilingual workshop, which brings together chaplaincy educators and working chaplains in Japan and the United States to reflect on how we connect Buddhist teachings with effective servic...

Interested in women and zen? Email our registrar to enroll: [email protected]

Dr. Paula Arai will be teaching a course on women and Zen next year, and auditors are welcome to enroll. More information here:

Paula Arai to Teach Topics in Buddhist Women: Zen We are excited to announce that Dr. Paula Arai will be offering a class on women in Zen next fall on Tuesdays from 2:10pm-5pm, beginning the first week of September and running through December 15,…

A reminder, this fundraiser is today! Enter this code at checkout to share proceeds with the BCA and IBS.

We are excited to announce that Dr. Paula Arai will be offering a class on women in Zen next fall on Tuesdays from 2:10pm-5pm, beginning the first week of September and running through December 15, 2024. The full title is Topics in Buddhist Women: Zen (HRHS-4560). Everyone, including auditors and special students, are encouraged to enroll. Women, people of color and LGBTQ+ folks are strongly encouraged to join....

Paula Arai to Teach Topics in Buddhist Women: Zen We are excited to announce that Dr. Paula Arai will be offering a class on women in Zen next fall on Tuesdays from 2:10pm-5pm, beginning the first week of September and running through December 15,…

Reminder! Scott Mitchell will be speaking at the IBS symposium on February 24th.

IBS Symposium at BCA National Council Meeting 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. …

Mark your calendars!

IBS Symposium at BCA National Council Meeting 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. …

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