Advance the Journey of You
Embark on a path of freedom, compassion, and self-discovery.
We are dedicated to liberal education in the broad Buddhist tradition.
This tradition is characterized by knowledge in the arts and sciences, self–cultivation, and the pursuit of wisdom.
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Study the Great Books
From the Odyssey to the Daodejing, the Mahabharata to the theory of relativity, explore the world's wisdom traditions and uncover the wisdom within yourself.
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Small Classes, Dedicated Faculty
At DRBU, learning happens through discussion. Faculty don't lecture, but guide and support you and your classmates as you dive into the text.
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A Loan-Free Education
Finances shouldn't stand between you and your education. Our goal is to give every admitted student the opportunity to attend without going into debt.
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Discover our Extension Programs
Open to the public, our weekly online classes and meditation retreats offer a space to cultivate mindfulness and engage with a community dedicated to wisdom and self-discovery.
Educating the whole person
DRBU was created with you in mind—small classes, discussion-based learning, and personal attention from our faculty.
What's happening at DRBU?
Education is without beginning or end. There is not a single location that is not a place of learning, and there is not a single moment that is not a time for learning.
Surround Yourself
At DRBU, students gain many opportunities to engage in hands-on learning through student activities, volunteering, arts, and work study.
A student and professor meditate outdoors during a Contemplative Exercise Immersion.
Sharing the joy of music while hanging out at Low Gap Park in downtown Ukiah.
Students and staff prepare a meal together in the Sudhana Center kitchen.
Find a scenic spot on our 700-acre campus to dive deep into your readings.
On a camping trip in one of Northern California’s many beautiful state parks.
Posing for the camera while on a rock-climbing excursion in nearby Napa valley.
As part of their work study, students learn to cultivate the land on our organic farm.
A student pauses to smile for the camera while working outdoors.
Celebrating after the successful completion of senior oral presentations.
Engaging in shared inquiry while enjoying a warm day in the Sudhana Center courtyard.
A student diligently compares a text in English and Chinese.
Posing for the camera while attending the Summer Translation Seminar.
