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The UCLA Center for Buddhist Studies trains scholars and educates members of the broader community about Buddhist religion and culture in all of their diversity. Among U.S. universities, only UCLA aspires to cover all of the major traditions in this world religion.

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Recent Events

11/13/2026
9:30am-3:15pm
D.T. Suzuki: Letters, lectures, and legacies

This workshop explores the cultural, religious, and intellectual legacy of Daisetz Teitaro (D.T.) Suzuki (1870-1966), the preeminent figure who introduced Zen and Mahayana Buddhism to the modern Western world.

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11/4/2026
9:30-10:45am
Buddhist Medicine in Medieval China

This talk is part of course ASIAN M60 - Introduction to Buddhism. Open to public.

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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Ms. Kyung Ki (Cindy) Min

The Center for Buddhist Studies announces with sadness the passing of Ms. Kyung Ki (Cindy) Min, a dedicated community member and benefactor. Her endowed scholarships, established in 2021 and 2023, ensure lasting support for students studying Buddhism in the Korean tradition.
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In Memoriam: Diego Loukota, ‘Once-in-a-Generation' Intellect

Diego Loukota, a UCLA specialist in Indian and Central Asian Buddhism and assistant professor of Asian languages and cultures, died on March 17, 2024. He was 38 years old.
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