Dharma Realm Buddhist University - DRBU

The Ho Center for Buddhist Studies at Stanford traveled to the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas to document what few outsiders have witnessed. The living legacy of Master Hsuan Hua, where monastics, scholars, and disciples carry forward a tradition in which contemplative life and education are not separate pursuits, but one.⁠
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Watch the full documentary:

https://www.drbu.edu/news/stanfords-ho-center-for-buddhist-studies-documents-the-city-of-ten-thousand-buddhas/
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Thank you for visiting us, Nicole Glentzer, Mendocino County Superintendent of Schools

What does real growth feel like?

For many of our graduates, it wasn't a single breakthrough. It was the quiet moments. The hard questions. The slow, steady shift in how they see themselves and the world.

To the Class of 2026, congratulations. You have earned this, in every sense of the word.

Share a word of congratulations for our graduates in the comments.

What does a truly rigorous education look like?

DRBU just earned an A from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, recognized for its unique curriculum rooted in Eastern scholarship and the study of Classical Chinese or Sanskrit. A distinction that reflects years of dedication to deep, meaningful learning. Do you think language and tradition matter in higher education? Let us know in the comments!

Dharma Realm Buddhist University in California has earned the high grade of A from ACTA's What Will They Learn?® project.

Dharma Realm Buddhist University - DRBU stands out for a robust curriculum rooted in Eastern religion and scholarship, including an outstanding requirement for students to attain proficiency in either Classical Chinese or Sanskrit.

Come watch our little ones bring There Is a Hole to life! A heartwarming theatre show based on a picture book by DRBU MA student Yidan Wang. We'd love to see you there! 🎭 ⁠
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📅 Thursday, May 14 | 12:15 – 1:45 PM⁠
📍 DRBU Building, Second-floor Lounge | 1991 Virtue Way, Ukiah, CA⁠
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RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScp8D5_tWGQhZ_kmRXaljyjnSGZZ81LFhPxCZku2wELHDAf4A/viewform⁠
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Water, laughter, and new beginnings! 🪷

We recently celebrated Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, right here at DRBU. This beautiful festival is all about purification and renewal, honoring loved ones, making merit, and of course... getting a little wet!

ISuch a meaningful reminder that a fresh start begins with gratitude and togetherness.

Did you know about this celebration? Have you ever experienced Songkran? Tell us in the comments! 👇

Join us for The Arts Talk: The Rhythms of Rebirth, a live reading of Aśvaghoṣa's Verses on the Six Realms — translated by our very own DRBU students and faculty over three semesters of collaborative work. ⁠
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Come hear timeless teachings on karma and the six realms of rebirth brought to life in lively, poetic English. After the reading, we'll reflect on the journey of translation and the meaning behind the text.⁠
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📅 Thursday, May 14⁠
🕐 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.⁠
📍 DRBU Building, Second Floor Lounge, Ukiah, CA⁠
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What does the idea of "rebirth" mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ⁠
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Link to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScp8D5_tWGQhZ_kmRXaljyjnSGZZ81LFhPxCZku2wELHDAf4A/viewform

In person only, so save your spot! ⁠
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