events
Friday, June 12, 1 to 2 pm EST
Introduction to Buddhism
Rev. Dr. Aaron Proffitt
Please join us for Rev. Proffitt’s continued talks on Introduction to Buddhism. This is a free live Zoom event and open to the public.
Click here to register
June 29 to July 2, 2026
Oxford Buddhist Seminar and University Tour
Asian Global Networks and Relationships in the Modern Spread of Buddhism
The keynote speakers include Rev. Dr. Mark Unno
Join us, along with the University of Oxford’s Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and the London Buddhist Vihara, in this Buddhist seminar.
Itinerary
Monday - June 29: Arrive in Oxford, hotel accommodation at the Cotswold Lodge Hotel. Dinner on your own.
Tuesday - June 30: Seminar begins. Reception at the University of Oxford
Wednesday - July 1: Full-day seminar and closing.
Thursday - July 2: Morning tour of the University of Oxford/ check out and leave for the airport.
Accommodations: the Cotswold Lodge Hotel in Oxford:
3 Nights at $626.00 per single occ. Room. $749.00 for double occ. Hotel price includes breakfast. Security deposit - https://square.link/u/ltvrHJ3u (Please note: Slight increase or decrease in pricing may occur at the time of payments due to fluctuations in the dollar/GBP exchange rate.)
Seminar: Free to all attendees.
Travel: All attendees must make their own travel arrangements.
Please note: The British Government now requires that all individuals traveling to England possess an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) when entering any country in the UK. It must be obtained before your travel to the ABSC/Oxford conference. It is a simple application linked below.
Here's a link for getting the ETA:
Get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK: Overview - GOV.UK
More Information: Please contact Ken Horii at: kenhorii@verizon.net
July 12, 2026
American Buddhist Study Center
Open House
We will hold an Open House during the New York Buddhist Church Obon Dance Festival.
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July 18, 2026
Seabrook Buddhist Temple
Join us at the Seabrook Buddhist Temple Obon Dance Festival, where we will have a table and a book reading this year.
Saturday, August 1, from 2 to 3 pm
First Japanese Students at the University of Rutgers
Professor Haruko Wakabayashi
This will be an in-person presentation by Dr. Wakabayashi in the ABSC Library.
A reception will follow.
More information and registration coming soon.
BOOK FAIR
Our annual Book Fair and Japanese Arts and Crafts.
More information coming soon