Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Apr 17

Fourth Annual Student Symposium

DRBU students will be presenting written work from an academic course. We look forward to celebrating student discoveries in close reading and shared inquiry!

May 6

Guanyin and Chinese Culture with Dr. Chün-fang Yü

During the two-thousand year history of Buddhism in China, Guanyin has remained as the most famous Buddhist deity. A Chinese saying aptly describes the great popularity of this savior bodhisattva, “Everybody knows how to chant A-mi-tuo-fo, and every household worships Guanyin.” This talk will discuss how and why this came to pass. What are the scriptural bases of the cult, the rituals and practices which promote the belief, and the legends and visual culture which contribute its spread? More intriguingly, why did Guanyin become a “Goddess of Mercy”, a nickname coined by Jesuit missionaries, in late imperial China? The cult of Guanyin can serve as a case study of the mutual interaction between Buddhism and Chinese culture.
May 22

2021 Commencement

Celebrating the graduating BA and MA cohorts of 2021.

Past Events

Apr 10, 2021

"Unseating the Inner Tyrant" – Talk by Ajahn Succito

We are excited to share that Ajahn Sucitto, one of the senior monks from the Ajahn Chah tradition, will be giving a guided meditation, Dhamma talk, plus Q&A on the themes of self-hatred, self-doubt, and negative thought patterns.
Feb 8, 2021

A Conversation with Ajahn Jayasāro: How Can the Buddha's Teachings Inform Contemporary Education?

Ajahn Jayasāro is one of the most respected monks in Thailand. After serving as senior teacher and Abbot of Wat Pah Nanachat, The International Forest Monastery, for over a decade, he broadened his educational focus and became the primary spiritual advisor to several Buddhist K-12 schools in Thailand.
Aug 31, 2020

Black Lives Matter and Its Historical Context with Rev. Robert McKnight

Lecture by Rev. Robert McKnight on Black Lives Matter and Its Historical Context
Apr 20, 2020

Virtual Open House

Our team will walk you through the curriculum, academic programs, student life, admissions requirements and financial aid.

Feb 23, 2020

Third Annual DRBU Student Symposium

All students, both BA and MA, are eligible (and strongly encouraged!) to present written work from any DRBU class to the entire university.

Feb 9, 2020

Candidate Forum

The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas and Dharma Realm Buddhist University are hosting a forum on Sunday February 9th at 2 PM at the University Building for the 1st district supervisor candidates.
Feb 8, 2020 to May 9, 2020

Aesthetics of Pottery

The DRBU Arts Initiative presents the Aesthetics of Pottery class. Learn all aspects of completing a clay project: wheeling and throwing techniques, trimming, slab-rolling, hand-building, decorating, and glazing.
Feb 8, 2020 to May 29, 2020

Formless Form IV

The DRBU Arts Initiative presents Formless Form IV, an exhibit, talk, and workshops by Ronald Y. Nakasone. The exhibit continues Ronald Y. Nakasoneʼs exploration of the aesthetic and spiritual geography of the hand-written word.
Feb 7, 2020

First Friday Art Walk Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Join the DRBU Arts Initiative for this special event to celebrate the lunar new year.
Feb 4, 2020

Interpreting Wisdom—Hermeneutics and Translation of the Prajñāpāramitā

In this lecture, Dr. Orsborn explores the hermeneutics and translation of Prajñāpāramitā texts, tracing their lineage from Indian Sanskrit, through classical Chinese, and into modern English.