On the fourth day of the conference, the conference focus shifted to the intersection of education and social change. One of the notable speakers to take the stage was Tien Dao Cu Minh, a Japanese Zen monk affiliated with the Soto sect, who has served as the abbot of a temple in Los Angeles for...

On June 15th, two presentations delved into the theme of the Two Truths and Buddhist Education. The first presentation explored the involvement and spiritual development in Buddhist Education, delivered by Professor Jitsujo T. Gauthier, a Buddhist Chaplaincy expert from the University of the West. Following this, Professor Miroj Shakya, a Department of Religious Studies Professor...

The inaugural topic delved into the historical evolution of Buddhist education, tracing its roots from viharas and monasteries. The discussion encompassed the trajectory of Buddhist education in India, as well as its manifestations in regions adhering to both the Theravada and Mahayana traditions. The subsequent topic introduced Nalanda Buddhist University (427 – 1197 C.E.), followed...

The inaugural day of the conference, June 13, 2024, commenced with a solemn opening ceremony. The ceremony saw a gathering of numerous monks and nuns, accompanied by elected officials representing the cities of Santa Ana and Westminster, California, as well as the state of California. Additionally, representatives from various associations, organizations, radio and television stations,...