Buddhist Seminary Program

The Sangha and Laity Training Programs are seminary programs for current and aspirant members of the Buddhist Sangha and for Buddhist laymen and laywomen of eighteen years of age and over. The purpose of the programs is to provide a solid foundation in advanced Buddhist studies and practice for those whose goal is an occupation in a Buddhist institution or community setting, in social service areas, or in educational institutions.

These programs of study and practicum came in response to the growing number of Buddhist institutions, such as temples, monasteries, convents, schools, colleges and universities, and health centers in America and in other countries that require their staff to be knowledgeable and proficient in Buddhist doctrine and practice. These programs also fill a need in the Buddhist world community for Buddhist training centers that provide education in orthodox teachings and training in traditional monastic systems and structures.