Buddhist Studies
A program that focuses on the philosophy preached by Siddartha Gautama, the Buddha, in ancient India and subsequently interpreted by his disciples and apostles; together with the intellectual, cultural, social, and ritual developments of the faith and its branches. Includes instruction in Buddhist sacred literature (Tripitaka, etc.) and study of one or more of the main branches including Early Buddhism, Hinayana, Theravada, Madhyamaka, Yogacara, Pure Land, Shingon, Tendai, Nichiren Shu, Zen, Tibetan, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and others.
Degree Statistics
This program is offered at 2 institutions across the United States, with a total of 15 degrees awarded annually.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates
2
certificates awarded
Master's Degrees
1
degrees awarded
Doctoral Degrees
2
degrees awarded
Other Awards
10
awards given
Top Schools for Buddhist Studies
These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.
| Rank | Institution | Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Institute of Buddhist Studies Berkeley, CA | 9 |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | 6 |