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Welcome to our website and its rich offerings of resources for understanding Buddhism. Whether you are a serious scholar, a committed layperson, or just someone curious about Buddhism’s increasing popularity in America, you will find something of interest here, ranging from translations of Buddhist scriptures to comic books for children.
2023 BDK Fellowship for Foreign Scholars
BDK Japan is currently accepting applications for the 2023 BDK Fellowships to enable non-Japanese scholars to engage in advanced research of Buddhism in Japan. The BDK Fellowships provide support at a generous level and have been awarded in the past to researchers who have become leaders in the field. The deadline for applying is July…
March 16, 2022
BDK Japan is currently accepting applications for the 2023 BDK Fellowships to enable non-Japanese scholars to engage in advanced research of Buddhism in Japan. The BDK Fellowships provide support at a generous level and have been awarded in the past to researchers who have become leaders in the field. The deadline for applying is July…
“Michi” 2021 BDK Newsletter
We are excited to share activities of BDK Japan and affiliates in 2020. ENGLISH OR JAPANESE
November 15, 2021
We are excited to share activities of BDK Japan and affiliates in 2020. ENGLISH OR JAPANESE
The Teaching of Buddha compiles basic Buddhist scriptures translated into 46 modern languages.
BDK translates texts from the Chinese canon to create an English Buddhist Canon that is steadily growing with the publication of each new volume.
BDK publishes a wide variety of books for general readers and children, all aimed at relating Buddhist teachings to everyday life.