SBU STATEMENT AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TRIPITAKA RECITATION Sakya Buddha University On the occasion of the 2650th Vesak Commemoration, Sakya Buddha University (SBU) respectfully invites Buddhist representatives from many countries to gather at Sakya Buddha University to reflect on the role of Buddhism in the modern world. Today, the world is facing profound challenges, including:...
INVITATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRIPITAKA RECITATION CEREMONY Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammāsambuddhassa With deep reverence to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, The Bodhi Buddharealm Society and Sakya Buddha University humbly invite venerable monks and nuns from the global Buddhist community to participate in the: INTERNATIONAL RECITATION OF THE TRIPITAKA This sacred event commemorates the...
ON THE OCCASION OF THE YEAR OF THE FIRE HORSE 2026CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS /CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERSAKYA BUDDHA UNIVERSITY Venerable Monastics,Distinguished Faculty Members and Scholars,Dear Students and Members of the Sakya Buddha University Community,As the Spring of the Year of the Fire Horse 2026 arrives, it brings with it the renewed breath of heaven...
Dear Faculty and Students, SBU has invited attorney Edward F. Allebest, an expert in non-profit organization law, to give a presentation and answer questions. – The presentation will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2026. – Location: Bodhi Buddharealm Society dba Sakya Buddha University 3404 Westminster Ave., Santa Ana, CA...
On August 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM, Sakya Buddha University (SBU) held its orientation for the incoming 2025–2028 cohort. The event opened with a warm welcome from Chancellor Dr. Victor Gabriel, followed by remarks from the Founder and CEO of SBU, Venerable Thich HuyenChau, who introduced the distinguished faculty, honored guests, and new students. Introduction to...
SIX STEPS OF MINDFUL BREATHING By Bhikkhu Thich HuyenChau Ānāpāna means inhaling (ānā) and exhaling (āpāna) implied. Ānāpāna denotes the practice ofmindful breathing in and out. The focused awareness on breathing in and out is called mindfulbreathing (ānāpānasati). This faculty of awareness is the very nature of wisdom (paññā), andthe sustaining power of this attention is known as established mindfulness (satiṭṭhāna)....
