Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Jan 31 to May 29

Photographing Spirit Exhibit

The DRBU Arts Initiative presents Photographing Spirit, an exhibit and workshop by Stan Shoptaugh. In this series of black and white portraits, the photographer captures the spirit—the inner nature that comes through in uninhibited moments.

Feb 8 to May 9

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 to May 29

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.

Past Events

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 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.
Nov 12, 2019

Politics of the Common Good in Early China with Dr. Michael Nylan

Lecture by Dr. Michael Nylan on "Politics of the Common Good in Early China." In this lecture, the Shangshu, and its companion piece, the Yi Zhoushu, will be explored for the evidence they provide against contemporary rationales that casts human rights and democracy as antithetical to Chinese tradition. This lecture will show how early thinkers in China argued that the stability of empires rested on democratic notions.
Nov 7, 2019

An Introduction to Jainism

Lecture by Dr. Kristi Wiley on "An Introduction to Jainism." In this lecture, the basic beliefs of Jainism will be discussed, including the concept of the 24 Jinas or “Spiritual Victors” in our cycle of time, Mahāvīra’s teachings regarding the nature of reality, and the emergence of the four main sectarian traditions: Śvetāmbara, Digambara, Sthānakavāsī, and Terāpanthī.

Oct 24, 2019

Fall Open House

Our fall open house gives prospective students and visitors a chance to participate in a faculty-led seminar class, tour our University building, meet with current students, speak with admissions staff, and learn about DRBU’s unique contemplative campus. Join us!
Sep 28, 2019 to Dec 14, 2019

Exploring Form with Clay

This class will take a Zen (or Chan) approach, utilizing breathing and timing in working with clay, and carrying on the tradition of pottery at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas.
Sep 23, 2019 to Sep 24, 2019

Dr. Buswell on Korean Buddhism

Robert E. Buswell Jr., Distinguished Professor of Buddhist Studies in the UCLA Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, is the Irving and Jean Stone Chair in Humanities at UCLA, and the founding director of the university’s Center for Buddhist Studies and Center for Korean Studies. His lecture explores the role of 'doubt' as the principal force driving one towards enlightenment in Korean Sŏn Buddhism.
Sep 16, 2019 to Nov 30, 2019

Contemplative Photography Exhibit

The DRBU Arts Initiative presents Contemplative Photography, an exhibit of landscape photographs by Verhoeven, taken while kayaking and hiking with his Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Nellie. The photos feature myriad creatures and breathtaking scenes of the Maine wilderness.