Past Events
2021 Commencement
Celebrating the graduating BA and MA cohorts of 2021.
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.
Communication as a Spiritual Practice with Oren Jay Sofer
What conditions support dialogue? How can we express ourselves openly, honestly and clearly in a way that creates more understanding? How can we hear the essence of what others are saying, even when they speak in ways we find challenging to hear?
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!
"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.
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.
Black Lives Matter and Its Historical Context with Rev. Robert McKnight
Lecture by Rev. Robert McKnight on Black Lives Matter and Its Historical Context
Virtual Open House
Our team will walk you through the curriculum, academic programs, student life, admissions requirements and financial aid.
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.
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.
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