Study Abroad in Japan

Antioch University 
Japan and Its Buddhist Traditions
The Buddhist Studies in Japan Program introduces students to the development, teachings and diverse cultural expressions of Japanese Buddhism, including such arts as flower arranging, calligraphy and the tea ceremony. Students not only have the opportunity to study Buddhism in theory, but actually participate in a variety of Buddhist meditative and chanting practices, as well as learn the Japanese language (on an optional basis) while pursuing their own academic interests through a directed research project. Students experience Japanese campus life through classes at Buddhist-affiliated Ryukoku University, while living as 'lay pilgrams' in a neaby temple hostel. In this setting, they gain firsthand experience of the Japanese Buddhist traditions through daily life, ritual, and seminar. Director Brian Victoria, PhD, assisted by professors, practitioners, and local on-site experts, leads students on this journey that provides a unique opportunity to encounter the people and culture of Japan in what has been for many students a life-changing experience. Application Deadline: March 15.