News
IBS Faculty and Student Featured in The Berkeley Journal of Religion and Theology
April 8, 2025
We’re pleased to announce that two members of our community, Professor Emeritus Dr. Richard Payne […]
Supporting Women in Buddhism
March 5, 2025
I remember the first time I spoke at length with Dr. Paula Arai—it was at […]
Dr. Lilu Chen Appointed to Core Faculty; Dr. Courtney Bruntz Hired as Director of Assessment and Accreditation
February 11, 2025
IBS is pleased to announce that Dr. Lilu Chen, our Field Education Director, has accepted […]
IBS Turns 75!
November 20, 2024
On November 16, 2024, in a day full of reflection, gratitude, and joy, the Institute […]
IBS Sweatshirts Available!
November 1, 2024
You asked for IBS swag and we listened! To celebrate our 75th anniversary, we’re pleased […]
Reflections on the First 100 Days as IBS President
October 1, 2024
It’s safe to say that I’ve been around the Institute of Buddhist Studies for […]
Rev. Dr. Takashi Miyaji Named New IBS Dean
September 28, 2024
The Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. […]
Foundations of Buddhist Chaplaincy: A Japan-US Dialogue
August 13, 2024
From March 27- March 29, 2024, chaplains and scholars from around the world gathered at […]
Community Honors Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto
July 8, 2024
On Saturday, June 15th at the Mountain View Buddhist Temple, friends of the IBS and […]
IBS Celebrates 2024 Commencement
May 21, 2024
On Friday, May 17, 2024, faculty, students, trustees, and friends of the Institute of Buddhist […]
IBS Celebrates 75 Years With Commemorative Website
March 7, 2024
This year will mark the Institute of Buddhist Studies’ 75th year. To celebrate, we have […]
Paula Arai to Teach Topics in Buddhist Women: Zen
February 11, 2024
We are excited to announce that Dr. Paula Arai will be offering a class on […]
Rev. Dr. Seigen Yamaoka Passes Away At 89
January 19, 2024
Rev. Dr. Seigen Yamaoka, revered Dharma teacher, mentor, and friend of everyone at the Institute […]
Numata Symposium Celebrates “Oxford Handbook of Buddhist Practice”
October 22, 2023
On October 6, 2023, Buddhist scholars and students from around the country gathered at the […]
Dr. Scott Mitchell Named Next IBS President
October 17, 2023
The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Scott Mitchell has been […]
Dr. Natalie Quli Joins Core Faculty
October 9, 2023
The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Natalie Quli has been […]
Dr. Scott Mitchell Launches Book “The Making of American Buddhism”
June 26, 2023
On May 24, 2023, Dr. Scott Mitchell, Chenxing Han, and Rev. Harry Bridge met online […]
Dr. Richard Payne Retiring From IBS
June 8, 2023
Dr. Richard K. Payne, who served as Dean at the Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS) […]
IBS Celebrates 2023 Commencement
May 22, 2023
On Friday, May 2023, faculty, students, trustees, and friends of the Institute of Buddhist Studies […]
IBS Hiring New President; David Matsumoto Set to Retire Next Summer
May 8, 2023
IBS is beginning the search for a new President, as Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto will […]