We were deeply saddened to receive the news from BDK Japan that Rev. Toshihide Numata, Chairman of Bukkyō Dendō Kyōkai, passed away on February 16, 2017 in Tokyo. He was 84 years old.
Moraga, CA - Sept. 21 2016. We are sharing the below press release from the Center for Buddhist Studies at the University of California, Berkeley regarding the 2016 Toshihide Numata award. The award, sponsored by Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai and adminstered by the Center, is presented each year to an outstanding book in any area of Buddhist studies.
Editor's Note: The following press release was made availble to the media on mid-day, Saturday, Aug. 6. The text of the release follows below.
BDK America Partners with University of Hawai'i Press
Buddhist Publisher Taps Academic Powerhouse for Online Sales
Moraga, CA. — Aug. 6, 2016. BDK America (BDKA) announces that the University of Hawai’i Press (UHP) will now complete online sales for the BDK English Tripitaka Translation Series, even when generated from the BDKA website.
We were deeply saddened to receive the news from BDK Japan that Rev. Toshihide Numata, Chairman of Bukkyō Dendō Kyōkai, passed away on February 16, 2017 in Tokyo. He was 84 years old.