Study Abroad

Three summer study abroad programs focus on Buddhism: Arizona in Hangzhou, Arizona in Kyoto and Arizona in Bhutan.

Arizona in Kyoto

This summer study abroad program offers a unique opportunity for students to experience the rich traditions of Japanese religion and Buddhism in the city of Kyoto, Japan’s ancient imperial capital, also known as the City of Ten-Thousand Shrines.

Arizona in Bhutan

Students travel to the Kingdom of Bhutan with this study abroad program to explore spiritual ecology and Buddhism in the heart of the Himalayas. Students experience Buddhist temples, monasteries, and pilgrimage sites in the Land of the Thunder Dragon.

Arizona in Hangzhou

Hangzhou, the capital and most prosperous city in China’s Zhejiang Province, is an emerging technology hub and is renowned for its historic relics and natural beauty. This program offers a unique opportunity to experience first-hand China's dynamic Buddhist Tea culture.