On Friday, May 21, faculty, students, trustees, and friends of the Institute of Buddhist Studies gathered online to celebrate the graduating class of 2021, along with the class of 2020, who was not able to celebrate last year due to the pandemic.
This online event was also a chance to honor Rev. Seigen Yamaoka, who is retiring this year. President Matsumoto presented Rev. Yamaoka with a plaque awardeding him the title of Professor Emeritus. Dr. Leroy Morishita and Rev. CJ Dunford shared reflections on the contributions and work of Rev. Yamaoka, and how they have personally been touched by...