The History of the Shin Buddhist Tradition (part two of six) by Professor Atsushi Hirata, Department of History, Ryūkoku University, Kyoto, Japan. In Japanese with live English translation. This is a six part series covering the 2011 Ryūkoku Lecture Series held at the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley, CA, in March 2011. Lecture One (parts one and two): Buddhadharma and the feudal system Lecture Two (parts three and four): The SangŠWakuran incident and its impact Lecture Three (parts...
Apr 11, 2011
The History of the Shin Buddhist Tradition (part two of six – audio) by Professor Atsushi Hirata, Department of History, RyÅ«koku University, Kyoto, Japan. In Japanese with live English translation. This is a six part series covering the 2011 RyÅ«koku Lecture Series held at the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley, CA, in March 2011. Lecture One (parts one and two): Buddhadharma and the feudal system Lecture Two (parts three and four): The SangÅ Wakuran incident and its impact Lecture Thre...
Apr 11, 2011•1 hr 18 min
The History of the Shin Buddhist Tradition (part one of six) by Professor Atsushi Hirata, Department of History, Ryūkoku University, Kyoto, Japan. In Japanese with live English translation. This is a six part series covering the 2011 Ryūkoku Lecture Series held at the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley, CA, in March 2011. Lecture One (parts one and two): Buddhadharma and the feudal system Lecture Two (parts three and four): The SangŠWakuran incident and its impact Lecture Three (parts...
Apr 10, 2011
The History of the Shin Buddhist Tradition (part one of six – audio only) by Professor Atsushi Hirata, Department of History, RyÅ«koku University, Kyoto, Japan. In Japanese with live English translation. This is a six part series covering the 2011 RyÅ«koku Lecture Series held at the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley, CA, in March 2011. Lecture One (parts one and two): Buddhadharma and the feudal system Lecture Two (parts three and four): The SangÅ Wakuran incident and its impact Lecture...
Apr 10, 2011•1 hr 4 min
The Fall 2010 Numata Lecture at the Institute of Buddhist Studies was delivered by Prof. Kenneth Lee of the California State University, Northridge. Prof. Lee discussed Shinran Shonin’s wasan , the KÅtaishi ShÅtoku hÅsan in devotion to Prince Shotoku, revered as the founder of Buddhism in Japan. An audio-only version of this episode is also available. Originally recorded November 19, 2010 at the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley, Ca. Copyright © 2010 Kenneth Lee...
Jan 19, 2011
The Fall 2010 Numata Lecture at the Institute of Buddhist Studies was delivered by Prof. Kenneth Lee of the California State University, Northridge. Prof. Lee discussed Shinran Shonin’s wasan , the KÅtaishi ShÅtoku hÅsan in devotion to Prince Shotoku, revered as the founder of Buddhism in Japan. This is an audio-only version of the dialogue. A video version is also available. Originally recorded November 19, 2010 at the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley, Ca. Copyright © 2010 Kenneth L...
Jan 19, 2011•48 min
Enter into an exploration of C.G. Jungâ€s personal transformation as recorded in the Red Book and viewed from Buddhist perspectives. To learn what the Red Book may mean to us know, the C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco, together with the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley, hosted a series of “Red Book Dialogue†between Jungian Analysts and leading teachers, writers, and artists. These conversations, brought together people who have challenged themselves to engage with their own dep...
Dec 20, 2010
Enter into an exploration of C.G. Jungâ€s personal transformation as recorded in the Red Book and viewed from Buddhist perspectives. To learn what the Red Book may mean to us know, the C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco, together with the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley, hosted a series of “Red Book Dialogue†between Jungian Analysts and leading teachers, writers, and artists. These conversations, brought together people who have challenged themselves to engage with their own dep...
Dec 20, 2010•1 hr 53 min
Enter into an exploration of C.G. Jungâ€s personal transformation as recorded in the Red Book and viewed from Buddhist perspectives. To learn what the Red Book may mean to us know, the C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco, together with the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley, hosted a series of “Red Book Dialogue†between Jungian Analysts and leading teachers, writers, and artists. These conversations, brought together people who have challenged themselves to engage with their own dep...
Dec 09, 2010
Enter into an exploration of C.G. Jungâ€s personal transformation as recorded in the Red Book and viewed from Buddhist perspectives. To learn what the Red Book may mean to us know, the C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco, together with the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley, hosted a series of “Red Book Dialogue†between Jungian Analysts and leading teachers, writers, and artists. These conversations, brought together people who have challenged themselves to engage with their own dep...
Dec 09, 2010•1 hr 40 min
The Institute of Buddhist Studies’ 2010 Graduation Ceremony was held in Berkeley on May 14, 2010. Graduates included: G. Kenji Akahoshi of San Jose, David Kazuyoshi Fujimoto of Hawaii, Jon Brett Turner of Orange County, and Mutsumi Fujiwara Wondra of Orange County. Ms. Wondra is currently studying at Ryukoku University, Kyoto. Her husband, Mr. Alan Wondra, accepted the degree on her behalf. Mr. George T. Aratani, a long time supporter of Institute of Buddhist Studies, was presented an Honorary D...
May 19, 2010
The 2010 Spring Numata Lecture was delivered by Jacob Dalton on April 30, 2010. The following episode is the audio-only version of Prof. Dalton’s talk. The Tibetan manuscripts from Dunhuang include a large number of copied dhÄraṇīs, both sÅ«tras and stand-alone spells. In this talk I will examine the content, the colophons, and the formats of these manuscripts and attempt to draw some broader conclusions about how dhÄraṇīs were used by early Tibetan Buddhists living around Dunhuang. I wi...
May 10, 2010
The 2010 Spring Numata Lecture was delivered by Jacob Dalton on April 30, 2010. The following episode is the full video version of Prof. Dalton’s talk. The Tibetan manuscripts from Dunhuang include a large number of copied dhÄraṇīs, both sÅ«tras and stand-alone spells. In this talk I will examine the content, the colophons, and the formats of these manuscripts and attempt to draw some broader conclusions about how dhÄraṇīs were used by early Tibetan Buddhists living around Dunhuang. I wi...
May 10, 2010•1 hr 10 min
This is part six of a six part series. Dennis Hirota, Professor in the Department of Shin Buddhist Studies at Ryukoku University, Kyoto, was the Institute of Buddhist Studies’ 2010 Ryukoku Lecturer. Dr. Hirota’s topic was “Shinran’s Phenomenology of Religious Life: Toward a Rethinking of Shinjin.” The lecture was divided into three parts over the course of three separate days. The audio tracks here roughly compare to the following: Lecture One, “The Shin Buddhist Path and Truth”: parts one and t...
May 03, 2010•1 hr 7 min
This is part five of a six part series. Dennis Hirota, Professor in the Department of Shin Buddhist Studies at Ryukoku University, Kyoto, was the Institute of Buddhist Studies’ 2010 Ryukoku Lecturer. Dr. Hirota’s topic was “Shinran’s Phenomenology of Religious Life: Toward a Rethinking of Shinjin.” The lecture was divided into three parts over the course of three separate days. The audio tracks here roughly compare to the following: Lecture One, “The Shin Buddhist Path and Truth”: parts one and ...
Apr 30, 2010•1 hr 12 min
This is part four of a six part series. Dennis Hirota, Professor in the Department of Shin Buddhist Studies at Ryukoku University, Kyoto, was the Institute of Buddhist Studies’ 2010 Ryukoku Lecturer. Dr. Hirota’s topic was “Shinran’s Phenomenology of Religious Life: Toward a Rethinking of Shinjin.” The lecture was divided into three parts over the course of three separate days. The audio tracks here roughly compare to the following: Lecture One, “The Shin Buddhist Path and Truth”: parts one and ...
Apr 28, 2010•59 min
This is part three of a six part series. Dennis Hirota, Professor in the Department of Shin Buddhist Studies at Ryukoku University, Kyoto, was the Institute of Buddhist Studies’ 2010 Ryukoku Lecturer. Dr. Hirota’s topic was “Shinran’s Phenomenology of Religious Life: Toward a Rethinking of Shinjin.” The lecture was divided into three parts over the course of three separate days. The audio tracks here roughly compare to the following: Lecture One, “The Shin Buddhist Path and Truth”: parts one and...
Apr 26, 2010•1 hr 15 min
This is part two of a six part series. Dennis Hirota, Professor in the Department of Shin Buddhist Studies at Ryukoku University, Kyoto, was the Institute of Buddhist Studies’ 2010 Ryukoku Lecturer. Dr. Hirota’s topic was “Shinran’s Phenomenology of Religious Life: Toward a Rethinking of Shinjin.” The lecture was divided into three parts over the course of three separate days. The audio tracks here roughly compare to the following: Lecture One, “The Shin Buddhist Path and Truth”: parts one and t...
Apr 22, 2010•1 hr 1 min
Dennis Hirota, Professor in the Department of Shin Buddhist Studies at Ryukoku University, Kyoto, was the Institute of Buddhist Studies’ 2010 Ryukoku Lecturer. Dr. Hirota’s topic was “Shinran’s Phenomenology of Religious Life: Toward a Rethinking of Shinjin.” The lecture was divided into three parts over the course of three separate days. The audio tracks here roughly compare to the following: Lecture One, “The Shin Buddhist Path and Truth”: parts one and two Lecture Two, “The Shin Buddhist Path...
Apr 20, 2010•1 hr 12 min
Daniel Veidlinger of the University of California, Chico, presents an engaging talk on the developing importance of the written word in early Buddhist history. Buddhism arose in an oral world where monks were charged with memorizing the words of the Buddha in order to preserve them. Writing is not mentioned in the Pali canon, and there is little emphasis on the idea of honoring or even using books in authoritative Theravada literature until the end of the first millennium CE. On the other hand, ...
Oct 20, 2009
STRANGERS TO EACH OTHER ~ Names without Faces or Stories ~ Panel Presentation that sought to connect Ministers, Chaplains, and Counselors to the names, faces, stories, and concerns of members of the LGBT Community. Through their voices we hear from all people who have experienced alienation, exclusion or exile from their faith community. Facilitator: Demetrio Tafoya (Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, GTU) Commentator: Dr. Daijaku Judith Kinst (Institute of Buddhist Studies) Originally recor...
Oct 12, 2009•4 min
On May 23, 2009, the Institute hosted an informative open house that showcased our new chaplaincy and MDiv programs. The event was also an opportunity to learn more about what the IBS has to offer, and featured discussions by Dean Richard Payne, Rev. Daijaku Judith Kinst, and others.
Jun 03, 2009
Prof. Steve Jenkins of Humboldt State University delivered a lecture at the IBS titled Compassionate Violence, Torture and Warfare in the Bodhisattva Ideal This is part three of a three-part series. Buddhist allowances for compassionate torture, killing, and warfare are dissonant with with the established perception of Buddhist pacifism. While academic studies of Buddhism have accepted that Mahayana and Tantric though allows for such actions, it has been argued that these allowances are rare and...
May 27, 2009
Prof. Steve Jenkins of Humboldt State University delivered a lecture at the IBS titled Compassionate Violence, Torture and Warfare in the Bodhisattva Ideal This is part two of a three-part series. Buddhist allowances for compassionate torture, killing, and warfare are dissonant with with the established perception of Buddhist pacifism. While academic studies of Buddhism have accepted that Mahayana and Tantric though allows for such actions, it has been argued that these allowances are rare and n...
May 27, 2009
Prof. Steve Jenkins of Humboldt State University delivered a lecture at the IBS titled Compassionate Violence, Torture and Warfare in the Bodhisattva Ideal This is part one of a three-part series. Buddhist allowances for compassionate torture, killing, and warfare are dissonant with with the established perception of Buddhist pacifism. While academic studies of Buddhism have accepted that Mahayana and Tantric though allows for such actions, it has been argued that these allowances are rare and n...
May 27, 2009
The GTU-UCB Working Group on Religion and Cognitive Science hosted a panel discussion of Mark Graves†new work Mind, Brain, and the Elusive Soul: Human Systems of Cognitive Science and Religion at the Institute of Buddhist Studies in March 2009. Aimed at both theorists and practitioners working at the intersection of religion, theology, and science, Graves†book aims to “describe the ‘more†that does not reduce to the parts†of the human soul. After the three respondents spoke, Mark Gra...
May 26, 2009
The GTU-UCB Working Group on Religion and Cognitive Science hosted a panel discussion of Mark Graves†new work Mind, Brain, and the Elusive Soul: Human Systems of Cognitive Science and Religion at the Institute of Buddhist Studies in March 2009. Aimed at both theorists and practitioners working at the intersection of religion, theology, and science, Graves†book aims to “describe the ‘more†that does not reduce to the parts†of the human soul. The third panelist/respondent was IBS Dean,...
May 25, 2009
The GTU-UCB Working Group on Religion and Cognitive Science hosted a panel discussion of Mark Graves†new work Mind, Brain, and the Elusive Soul: Human Systems of Cognitive Science and Religion at the Institute of Buddhist Studies in March 2009. Aimed at both theorists and practitioners working at the intersection of religion, theology, and science, Graves†book aims to “describe the ‘more†that does not reduce to the parts†of the human soul. The second panelist/respondent was GTU grad...
May 22, 2009
The GTU-UCB Working Group on Religion and Cognitive Science hosted a panel discussion of Mark Graves’ new work Mind, Brain, and the Elusive Soul: Human Systems of Cognitive Science and Religion at the Institute of Buddhist Studies in March 2009. Aimed at both theorists and practitioners working at the intersection of religion, theology, and science, Graves’ book aims to “describe the ‘more’ that does not reduce to the parts” of the human soul. The first panelist/respondent was Doug Oman of the U...
May 21, 2009
Highlights from the 2009 IBS Winter Symposium The Great Sound of Enlightenment: Shin Buddhist Music Throughout the Ages held at the BCA National Council Meeting, February 26, 2009 In part four of this four-part series, Peter Hata discusses youth jazz bands at the West Covina Buddhist Temple.
May 04, 2009
