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 92703

We cordially invite all Venerable monks, nuns, Buddhist practitioners, and students to attend.

We also request Communication Team to disseminate this information on the SBU website.

Sincerely,

CEO Thich, HuyenChau

The Vietnam Buddhist Institute in Ho Chi Minh City
The Vietnam Buddhist Institute in Hue
The Vietnam Buddhist Institute in Hanoi

Dear Esteemed Audience:

Sakya Buddha University (SBU) is a university committed to a global, multi-ethnic educational approach rooted in the spiritual sciences.

For the 2025 – 2027 academic period, we wish to accept 200 (two hundred) graduate students from Vietnam on a full scholarship, which includes meals, accommodation, tuition fees, and health insurance. The total cost per scholarship over two years is approximately USD 89,000 for each student.

Details of our academic programs are outlined in the Student Handbook (available at: here), which includes two master’s programs:

• Master of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy
• Master of Arts in Buddhist Counseling Psychology

Mandatory academic and financial requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree from one of the three aforementioned institutes.
• Completion of an English program for international students, co-offered by SBU, lasting from 26 to 50 weeks.
• Enrollment fee to be paid to the English-language training partner institution: USD 250.
• Form I-20 Fee: USD 350 payable to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
• Sponsorship Fee: USD 1,500 for legal services and USD 600 for USCIS application.
• A personal savings account with a balance exceeding USD 16,200.

SBU stands ready to accept all students from the three institutes who meet these seven requirements.

We wish you and your academic community continued well-being in the joy of the Tathāgata’s Dharma.

Respectfully,

(signed)
Thich Huyen Chau
Founder and CEO, Sakya Buddha University

Bodhi Buddharealm Society dba Sakya Buddha University is a university aiming at multi-ethnic spiritual science education globally.

After two years of diligent studying, our first cohort of outstanding students are ready to graduate alongside the participants from the institution’s extracurricular classes, students have been studying Dharma teachings for the past 10 years. In honor of the 2649th anniversary of the Buddha’s birth this year, we are organizing a 9-day Dharma assembly retreat featuring 5 sacred and noble educational events as follows:

• Graduation ceremony and opening of new academic programs.
• Introduction of the ‘Virtual Professor’ Technology by Sakya Buddha University.
• International conference, topic: Virtual Professor Technology leading towards the transformation of global education focusing on two core discussion areas: the AI-Dharma database supporting mindfulness in education and AI’s assistance in fostering peace for global harmony.
• The Great Sakya Ordination: Bestowing ordination for both monastic and laypersons.
• Groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Sakya Buddha University Dormitory.

The Five Events, offering tremendous value to global education, will be held:

Date: May 24, 2025 to June 1, 2025
Place: Sakya Buddha University
3404 Westminster Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92703

Your presence is a boundless blessing to us.
Respectfully,

Organizing Committee:
Abbot Thích Huyền Châu, Ven. Thích Nguyên Nguyện,
Ven. Thích Nguyên Định, Ven. Trí Quang, Ven. Minh Lợi.

Download full the letter here