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Institute for the Study of
HUMANISTIC BUDDHISM

Understanding Buddhism historically, in the contemporary moment.

Upcoming Feature Events

ISHB events that we are excited about.

  • LECTURE - Dr. Lewis Lancaster, Reincarnation: Body & Spirit
    LECTURE - Dr. Lewis Lancaster, Reincarnation: Body & Spirit
    Tue, Oct 26
    Zoom
    Oct 26, 7:00 PM PDT
    Zoom
    The next installment in Dr. Lewis Lancaster's "Encountering Life" lecture series is titled "Reincarnation: Body & Spirit."
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  • Rongdao Lai Lecture: Tracing the Tiantai Lineage in Southeast Asia
    Rongdao Lai Lecture: Tracing the Tiantai Lineage in Southeast Asia
    Tue, Nov 30
    Zoom
    Nov 30, 6:00 PM PST
    Zoom
    In this talk, Dr. Rongdao Lai offers a survey of Tiantai lineage transmission practice, and examines how these trends shed light on the shifting centers of authority, influence, and legitimacy in modern Chinese Buddhism.
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Current Project

Mapping Fo Guang Shan

Charting the development of a global Buddhist movement

RESOURCES

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST

HSI LAI TEMPLE

FO GUANG SHAN

MASTER HSING YUN

DIGITAL SANSKRIT BUDDHIST CANON