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The Ho Center for Buddhist Studies
School of Humanities & Sciences

TT & WF 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 sponsoring leading Buddhist speakers on campus and in the community  supported by the TT & WF Chao Fund

Upcoming Events

February
4

Venerable Bhikkhuni Viditadhamma in Conversation with Professor Paul Harrison

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

October
22

Venerable Miao Guang in Conversation with Professor John Kieschnick

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

Furyu Nancy Schroeder: “Are You Awake?”

Thu February 6th 2020, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Pigott Hall, 260-113
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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October
25

Venerable Ajahn Sona: “My 40 years of Buddhism in the West”

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

Venerable Ajahn Viradhammo: "Reflections on a Monastic Life"

Mon November 2nd 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Levinthal Hall, Stanford Humanities Center
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October
14

Venerable Ajahn Amaro: "Seeds from an Ancient Tree: Cultivating Buddhist Monastic Life in the West"

Tue October 14th 2014, 6:45pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Black Community Services Center
418 Santa Teresa Street
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June
5

Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita: "Planting Dhamma Seeds in Africa"

Thu June 5th 2014, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Sanctuary, The Circle, Old Union, Third Floor
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May
16

Jack Kornfield: "Mindfulness, Love and Graceful Living in Fast Times"

Fri May 16th 2014, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location:
CEMEX Auditorium
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