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Apply now for the Fall Semester! Buddhist Counseling Certificate • Flexible low-residency / hybrid format combining online coursework with optional on-site workshops. • Designed for working professionals • Pathway to further education uwest.edu/academics-buddhist…

UWest’s M.A. in Psychology - Multicultural Counseling (MCC) program offers a 33-unit pathway designed for human services professionals, career changers, and international students. Apply by August 16 and enter the code: UWESTFALL2026 and we will waive your application fee!

🪷 Don't miss the 2026 REL Distinguished Lecture Series at @UWest Dr. Rev. Unapane Pemananda Thero (@UiO_Theology) discusses "Constructing Bhikkhunī Identity in Contemporary Sri Lanka." 🗓️ Sep 17, 2026 | 4:00 PM PT 📍 Ken Locke Hall, UWest 🎟️ Free & open to all!

When health issues threatened my education, the @UWest community rallied behind me. From faculty to staff, they turned instability into certainty. The lesson I learned didn’t happen in a classroom, it was the power of a compassionate community. #Classof2026 #valedictorian

At UWest, we believe that education isn’t just about the mind. It’s about the heart and well-being. Take a moment today to breathe, check in with yourself, and remember that your journey is uniquely yours. youtube.com/shorts/1kWAxc-gM…

Join us for a three-day community course, Mind Training in the Lamrim, and the Mañjuśrī Empowerment with H.E. Khangser Rinpoche at University of the West. This event is jointly organized by Dipkar US and the Department of Religious Studies. #UWest #Lamrim #KhangserRinpoche

UWest’s graduate business programs offer a blend of "Eastern and Western" business insights, preparing students to manage diverse teams with integrity. Ideal for international students seeking STEM training in the business field. lnkd.in/gbaXtpjz.

We are wearing denim to send a clear message: We stand with survivors, and support the end of sexual violence. Advocacy is a part of our journey to compassionate practice. Proud to see our students and faculty joining this global movement for awareness and respect. 👖💙 #UWest

Pursue your Doctor of Buddhist Ministry at a "campus without borders." At UWest, your doctoral journey is rooted in the living legacy of Fo Guang Shan and the historic Hsi Lai Temple. uwest.edu/academics-religiou…

Do the goals in Marriage and Family therapy always lead to reconciliation in couples? Michelle Cantrell, LPCC, owner and clinical director of The Center for Growth & Connection, shares with us how emotionally focused therapy helps couples navigate grey divorce or break up.

Looking for expert advice on life insurance and building long-term financial security? Join us at University of the West for a special session featuring a guest speaker dedicated to helping you navigate your financial options. #uwest #universityofthewest #FinancialPlanning

Meditation Session with Venerable Sirinanda on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress or simply take a moment to pause, this session offers an opportunity to support your mental well-being through guided meditation. 🧘‍♀️ #universityofthewest

🚨 FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR AT UWEST CAMPUS! Join us for a day dedicated to health, wellness, and community at University of the West, in partnership with Hsi Lai Temple and UCLA's APAHC. 😊 📅 Saturday, April 11 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 1409 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA

The UWest Buddhist Society Club joined the Peace Walk in LA, inspired by Ven. Pannakara’s trek from TX to DC. We gathered to promote compassion across the US and beyond. #uwest

Happy Year of the Horse! 🐎🧧 From all of us at UWest, thank you for being part of our family. We wish you a year filled with luck, happiness, and prosperity! #UWest #UWestCommunity #LunarNewYear #YearoftheHorse #626

#Uwest will host host a lecture, “An Introduction to the Kalachakra Tantra,” presented by Ven. Geshe Lharampa Tsering Dawa on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 10:30AM. The lecture will also be available via Zoom. #tibet #Buddhism #SpiritualGrowth

Guest speakers for our DEPM program on business ethics, real estate, reform and global outlook #universityofthewest #UWest #EasternPhilosophy #management

UWestt kicked off the 5th year of our REL Distinguished Lecture Series! 🎊 Dr. Rev. Madipola Wimalajothi Thero shared insights on the veneration of palm-leaf manuscripts in Theravāda Buddhism. youtube.com/@uwestdepartment… #uwest #UniversityOfTheWest #SriLankan

We've added an additional date for Dr. George Lee's lecture on the #mindful Path to #wellbeing. Join us on July 28 at 7:30 PM. This lecture will be in Chinese. Register at form.jotform.com/23170653429…. #buddhistpsychology #noteknowchoose #buddhism #humanisticbuddhism