Daruma, also known as Bodhidharma, was the Indian sage that brought Zen to China in the sixth century CE and is a favorite subject in Zen art. According to legend, he spent nine years meditating in front of a blank wall in a cave without so much as blinking or moving a muscle, epitomizing the determination and dedication needed in Zen practice.
The Institute of Buddhist Studies provides graduate level education in the entirety of the Buddhist tradition with specialized instruction supporting Jodo Shinshu Buddhist ministry.
Seek a deeper understanding of the fundamental and enduring questions that have been raised by thoughtful human beings in the rich traditions of the East.
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