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IBS Turns 75!

November 20, 2024

On November 16, 2024, in a day full of reflection, gratitude, and joy, the Institute […]

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IBS Sweatshirts Available!

November 1, 2024

You asked for IBS swag and we listened! To celebrate our 75th anniversary, we’re pleased […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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Community Honors Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto

July 8, 2024

On Saturday, June 15th at the Mountain View Buddhist Temple, friends of the IBS and […]

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IBS Celebrates 2024 Commencement

May 21, 2024

On Friday, May 17, 2024, faculty, students, trustees, and friends of the Institute of Buddhist […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Dr. Natalie Quli Joins Core Faculty

October 9, 2023

The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Natalie Quli has been […]

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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 […]

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Dr. Richard Payne Retiring From IBS

June 8, 2023

Dr. Richard K. Payne, who served as Dean at the Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS) […]

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IBS Celebrates 2023 Commencement

May 22, 2023

On Friday, May 2023, faculty, students, trustees, and friends of the Institute of Buddhist Studies […]

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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 […]

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Nembutsu: Appreciate Every Encounter

March 7, 2023

On February 23, 2023, four Jodo Shin ministers gathered to share their insights about the […]

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Dr. Lilu Chen Joins IBS as Field Education Director

February 2, 2023

The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Lilu Chen has joined […]

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Scott Mitchell named Chair of the Pure Land Buddhist Studies Editorial Board

January 31, 2023

The Institute of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Scott Mitchell, Tamai Chair […]

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