In an effort to stimulate interest in the study of Buddhism and introduce its philosophy, Bukkyo University Los Angeles Extension will host the second International Academic Symposium on November 13, 1999. The symposium will feature world-renowned scholars from different universities to provide a comprehensive review of Zen, Numbutsu and the Dharma, and to discuss the international view of Buddhism. This event succeeds the first symposium held in 1996, which turned out to be a great success captivating more than 300 attendees.

Bukkyo University located in Kyoto, Japan was established in 1868. In 1992, it created an extension in Los Angeles whose academic mission has been to impart the spiritual and philosophical tenets of Buddhism and to introduce it to the North American continent.

Participants: More than 300 academic scholars, students and people in religious communities are expected to attend the event.

Admission: Free.

Date: November 13, 1999 (Sat)

Time: From 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Registration starts at 12:15 p.m.

Place: Bukkyo University Los Angeles
442 E. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

RSVP: B.U.L.A. Dr. Joji Atone
Tel: 213-346-9677
Fax: 213-346-9678