Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Sep 16 to Nov 30

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.
Sep 28 to Dec 14

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.
Oct 24

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!

Past Events

Dec 8, 2018 to Dec 9, 2018

Lecture by Dr. Clair Brown, author of Buddhist Economics

Dr. Clair Brown, economics professor and director of the Center for Work, Technology and Society at the University of California Berkeley, and author of Buddhist Economics, will speak in the Buddha Hall at the City of 10,000 Buddhas
Nov 26, 2018

Creativity, Music, & Spirit: A Conversation with Alex de Grassi

Alex de Grassi, contemporary guitarist, composer and one of Mendocino County's own musical luminaries will join with the Dharma Realm Buddhist University community to explore the sources of musical inspiration and sustaining a lifetime of artistic creativity.
Nov 5, 2018

A Dhamma Talk with Ajahn Amaro

A Dhamma Talk with Ajahn Amaro City of Ten Thousand Buddhas Buddha Hall 4951 Bodhi Way, Ukiah, CA 95482 Monday, November 5th 7:30-9:00 PM
Sep 27, 2018

Creating Comics from Classical Texts: A Workshop

Join in this hands-on workshop to get started expressing your insights from eastern and western classical texts through the medium of comics.
Sep 22, 2018 to Dec 15, 2018

Drawing + Woodcut Printing

Art classes in drawing and woodcut printing with the DRBU Arts Initiative. Let’s create together.
Jun 2, 2018 to Aug 24, 2018

Beauty of Ink: Exhibition & Workshop

Art of Ink in America Society 2018
May 16, 2018

Public Screening "Unlocking the Cage"

DRBU Symposium team and CARE: Compassion for Animals, Respect for the Earth are proud to announce a free public screening of the highly-acclaimed documentary, Unlocking the Cage.
Apr 24, 2018

Book Release - Responsible Living: Explorations in Applied Buddhist Ethics

Dharma Realm Buddhist University and the Buddhist Text Translation Society are delighted to announce a new publication by Dharma Realm Buddhist University’s Chancellor Emeritus, Dr. Ron Epstein, Ph.D. Responsible Living: Explorations in Applied Buddhist Ethics - Animals, Environment, GMOs, Digital Media is a collection of exploratory essays which uses applied Buddhist ethics, with support from passages in classic Buddhist texts, to address a host of modern day issues related to the environment, animal rights, and digital media.

Apr 19, 2018

Awakin Circle

We are please to announce the first Awakin Circle at DRBU with our dear friends from Service Space. During the circle time, two musicians Nimo and Fab will be sharing their music and reflection with us.
Mar 4, 2018 to Mar 25, 2018

Lectures by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi

Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi will offer two lectures: "Planting Wholesome Roots" and "Practical Dependent Origination."