Bringing together Buddhist Wisdom and Japanese Culture for more than Seventy Years
The ABSC vision is to bring together American and global communities who seek the unconditional wisdom and compassion expressed in Buddhist teachings. All are welcome.
Trailblazer
The American Buddhist Study honors outstanding individuals who have made the Buddha Dharma their lifetime mission to create a better world
ABSC Honors Ruth Tabrah
February 28, 1921 – April 4, 2004
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I was fortunate to meet Ruth Tabrah shortly before her passing. Reverend Alfred Bloom took me over to her apartment in Honolulu. As I recall, she was frail and moved with a walker to greet us at the door. Her appearance was of a woman in her final stage of life, yet I sensed a resilient woman with deep compassion and wisdom. We had a lovely visit. I am grateful to have met this amazing woman, whose legacy will be passed down through the ages.
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As Bloom wrote, “Ruth Tabrah was a many-faceted person, larger than life. Simply listing her accomplishments does not do justice to the magnitude of her contributions to the community and to the world. Ruth was a highly professional person. She was an author, editor, scholar, artist, religious leader, and social activist.”
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American Buddhist Study Center was originally founded in 1951 by the late Reverend Hozen Seki. At that time the Study Center’s name was The American Buddhist Academy. Back then Reverend Seki’s wanted to enlighten the spirit and the minds of Americans to the great compassion, wisdom, and teachings of Amida Buddha.
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