Contemporary Buddhism in Japan & Asia

Contemporary Buddhism in Japan & Asia
Course Overviews
Syllabi
- Buddhism and Social Change in Contemporary Asia
- Japanese Buddhism and Social Suffering
Readings
- Readings: Buddhism and Social Change in Contemporary Asia
- Readings: Japanese Buddhism and Social Suffering
Final Project
Meditation
Field Trips
Think Sangha

March 10, 2026

Spring 2026 syllabi for both courses are now both updated and active. Some small changes may still be made before the courses begin.
Students interested in experiencing Buddhist culture in Japan are warmly welcome to join the sakura cherry blossom festival and celebration of the Buddha’s birth on Sunday April 5th at my temple in Yokohama, not far from Keio Hiyoshi campus. For details, see this page and please register at the bottom.