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The Ho Center for Buddhist Studies
School of Humanities & Sciences

T. T. & W. F. Chao Distinguished Buddhist Practitioner Lectures

Bhante Buddharakkhita

Bhante Buddharakkhita speaking at the Sanctuary, Old Union, Stanford on June 5, 2014. Photo credit: Chris Wesselman

A joint program of The Ho Center for Buddhist Studies at Stanford, the Buddhist Community at Stanford, and the Office for Religious Life that sponsors leading Buddhist speakers on campus and in the community. Supported by the T. T. & W. F. Chao Fund.

Past Events

May
25

Bishop Marvin Harada: "The Past, Present, and Future of the Buddhist Churches of America"

Thu May 25th 2023, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Huang Engineering, MacKenzie Boardroom
November
4

Conversation between Reverend Zenju Earthlyn Manuel and Professor Michaela Mross

Thu November 4th 2021, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Virtual via Zoom
Speaker
Reverend Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, Professor Michaela Mross
February
4

Venerable Bhikkhunī Viditadhammā in Conversation with Professor Paul Harrison

Thu February 4th 2021, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Virtual via Webinar
October
22

Venerable Miao Guang in Conversation with Professor John Kieschnick

Thu October 22nd 2020, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Virtual
February
6

Furyu Nancy Schroeder: “Are You Awake?”

Thu February 6th 2020, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Pigott Hall, 260-113
October
29

Bhante Sujato: “Translating a 2500-year-old Sacred Text for a Modern Audience”

Tue October 29th 2019, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Humanities Center, Levinthal Hall
April
11

Venerable Tathālokā: "Powerful Challenges, Powerful Rewards: Women Awakening Via the Renunciant Path in 21st Century Buddhism"

Thu April 11th 2019, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Humanities Center, Levinthal Hall
November
7

Ajahn Amaro: "Buddhism and Mindfulness in the West: Where Are They Headed and What Challenges Do They Face?"

Wed November 7th 2018, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Humanities Center, Levinthal Hall
March
8

Rev. Shojun Ogi: "Re-Focusing Buddhism in Modern Japanese Society: New Dimensions in Contemporary Japanese Buddhism"

Thu March 8th 2018, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location:
HARTLEY CONFERENCE CENTER, MITCHELL BUILDING
October
17

Ajahn Jayanto: "A Call of the Heart: A Monk's Life Today"

Tue October 17th 2017, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Levinthal Hall, Humanities Center
October
25

Venerable Ajahn Sona: “My Forty Years of Buddhism in the West”

Tue October 25th 2016, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Levinthal Hall, Stanford Humanities Center
November
2

Venerable Ajahn Viradhammo: "Reflections on a Monastic Life"

Mon November 2nd 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Levinthal Hall, Stanford Humanities Center