Rocher Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Classical Indology
Rocher Foundation
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A 2027 postdoctoral fellowship supporting early-career research in classical Indology. Full details are in the attached announcement image.
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Rocher Foundation
Unknown
A 2027 postdoctoral fellowship supporting early-career research in classical Indology. Full details are in the attached announcement image.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Woodacre, Marin County, California, USA
Full-time residential role for an experienced insight meditation practitioner who lives on campus. The associate supports the physical and emotional well-being of retreatants in intensive meditation practice.

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Rocher Foundation • Unknown
A 2027 postdoctoral fellowship supporting early-career research in classical Indology. Full details are in the attached announcement image.
University of Louvain (UCLouvain) • Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Tenure-track academic post teaching religious studies, including Hinduism, Buddhism and contemporary Asian religion, and supervising master's and doctoral students. The holder will lead social-science-grounded research on at least one Asian religious tradition and may head the faculty's Buddhist studies research group.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center • Woodacre, Marin County, California, USA
Full-time residential role for an experienced insight meditation practitioner who lives on campus. The associate supports the physical and emotional well-being of retreatants in intensive meditation practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center • Woodacre, Marin County, California, USA
As-needed onsite role for experienced insight meditation practitioners who stay on campus during residential retreats. They look after the physical and emotional well-being of retreatants in intensive practice.
Senior part-time management role overseeing retreat operations, staff supervision, administration, household, kitchen, maintenance and the residential community at a large silent meditation retreat centre. The postholder also deputises for the Director when needed.
Full-time, in-person role overseeing the physical condition of all SFZC facilities, including City Center, Green Gulch Farm and Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to human resources.
Spain • Spain
Various Positions Available, Including Spiritual Program Coordinator at Spain, Spain. See the original listing for full details.
Mexico National Coordinator (NC) at Mexico, Mexico. See the original listing for full details.
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion • Australia
General Manager (Full Time) at The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Australia. See the original listing for full details.
Reed College • Oregon, United States
Department: Religion. See the original listing on H-Net for full details.
Brown University • Rhode Island, United States
Department: Religious Studies. See the original listing on H-Net for full details.
Yale Institute of Sacred Music • Connecticut, United States
Department: Institute of Sacred Music. See the original listing on H-Net for full details.
North Carolina State University • Raleigh, North Carolina
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München • Munich, Germany
University of Oregon • Eugene, Oregon
Sessional Lecturer, EAS361H1S: Zen Buddhism at University of Toronto (St. George campus), Department of East Asian Studies. In-person course on Zen Buddhist traditions of China, Korea, and Japan — history, koans, monasticism, and the question of orthodoxy in premodern and modern Zen. Mondays 11:00–13:00, January–April 2027 term, ~60 students. MA required (PhD preferred); pay ranges $9,997–$11,229 depending on rank.
Tufts University • USA
In Medford, MASSACHUSETTS. Program Coordinator (Buddhist & Hindu Life) at Tufts University Chaplaincy, Medford/Somerville, MA. 6-month limited-term role supporting Buddhist and Hindu campus life — coordinating weekly meditation and speaker programs, the Buddhist/Hindu Spirituality Series, partnering with student groups (TBMS, Hindu Student Association), maintaining the Buddhist and Hindu Shrine Room, and running related communications/social media. Associate's degree + 1 year of university programming experience required (Bachelor's preferred). Pay range $27.85–$38.50/hr.
Help care for Gomde UK's formal and vegetable gardens as a resident volunteer. Minimum 3-month placement, ~6–7 hours/day, 5 days/week. Includes private accommodation, vegetarian meals, monthly stipend for longer stays, travel allowance, and daily practice access.
Support the day-to-day running of Gomde UK as a resident volunteer. Minimum 3-month placement, ~6–7 hours/day, 5 days/week. Includes private accommodation, vegetarian meals, monthly stipend for longer stays, travel allowance, and daily practice access.
Help maintain and improve Gomde UK's facilities as a resident volunteer. Minimum 3-month placement, ~6–7 hours/day, 5 days/week. Includes private accommodation, vegetarian meals, monthly stipend for longer stays, travel allowance, and daily practice access.
Help maintain Gomde UK's peaceful living and practice spaces as a resident volunteer. Minimum 3-month placement, ~6–7 hours/day, 5 days/week. Includes private accommodation, vegetarian meals, monthly stipend for longer stays, travel allowance, and daily practice access.
Help maintain Gomde UK's 180-acre estate as a resident volunteer. Minimum 3-month placement, ~6–7 hours/day, 5 days/week. Includes private accommodation, vegetarian meals, monthly stipend for longer stays, travel allowance, and daily practice access.
Help prepare nutritious vegetarian meals for the Gomde UK community as a resident volunteer. Minimum 3-month placement, ~6–7 hours/day, 5 days/week. Includes private accommodation, monthly stipend for longer stays, travel allowance, and daily practice access.
Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation • Pine Bush, NY
Manages the monastery's bookkeeping and financial reporting — reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly financial statements — under the Treasurer and Monastic Finance Committee. Bachelor's in accounting/finance or equivalent experience preferred; salary range $63,000–$67,000. Apply by July 30, 2026. See the original listing for full details.
FPMT North America Regional Office • International
Teacher Tour Coordinator (Remote Volunteer) at International, International. See the original listing for full details.
Shantideva Center • USA
New York Shantideva Center is seeking help for two volunteer positions, one fully online and one onsite at the center:
Land of Medicine Buddha • USA
Ocean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center • USA
Jamyang Buddhist Centre • United Kingdom
Spain • Spain
Mahamudra Centre • New Zealand
Karmapa Center of Education • Kalimpong, India
We are looking for volunteer teachers, who have experience with children of primary school age, and would like to spend several months or a sabbatical year at the Karmapa Center of Education in Kalimpong, India.
Plum Village • Plum Village France, Lower Hamlet, New Hamlet, Upper Hamlet
Volunteering – Wake Up 2026 at Plum Village (Plum Village France, Lower Hamlet, New Hamlet, Upper Hamlet). Dates: August 5 to August 19, 2026. See the original listing for full details.
Plum Village • Plum Village France
Volunteering – Dutch Children Programme 2026 at Plum Village (Plum Village France). Dates: July 19 to August 5, 2026. See the original listing for full details.
Plum Village • Plum Village France
Volunteering – German Children Programme 2026 at Plum Village (Plum Village France). Dates: July 5 to July 28, 2026. See the original listing for full details.
Plum Village • Plum Village France
Volunteering – English Children Programme 2026 at Plum Village (Plum Village France). Dates: July 5 to August 5, 2026. See the original listing for full details.
Plum Village • Plum Village France
Volunteering – Italian Children Programme 2026 at Plum Village (Plum Village France). Dates: July 5 to August 5, 2026. See the original listing for full details.
Plum Village • Plum Village France
Volunteering – Spanish Children Programme 2026 at Plum Village (Plum Village France). Dates: July 5 to August 5, 2026. See the original listing for full details.
Plum Village • Plum Village France
Volunteering – French Children Programme 2026 at Plum Village (Plum Village France). Dates: July 5 to August 5, 2026. See the original listing for full details.
Volunteering – Summer Opening 2026 at Plum Village (Plum Village France). Dates: July 5 to August 5, 2026. See the original listing for full details.
Plum Village • Plum Village France, Upper Hamlet
Volunteer for a Month or More on the Upper Hamlet Happy Farm at Plum Village (Plum Village France, Upper Hamlet). Dates: June 1 to October 31, 2026. See the original listing for full details.
Digital Analytics Specialist at Tergar Schools (Remote). Focus area: Technology. Time commitment: 5 hours / week. See the original listing for full details.
Tergar Schools • Tergar Schools Kathmandu
English Language Teacher Trainer at Tergar Schools (Tergar Schools Kathmandu). Focus area: Education. Time commitment: 20 hours / week. See the original listing for full details.
Early Childhood Educator at Tergar Schools (Tergar Schools Kathmandu). Focus area: Education. Time commitment: 20 hours / week. See the original listing for full details.
Senior Fundraising Advisor at Tergar Schools (Remote). Focus area: Fundraising. Time commitment: 5 hours / week. See the original listing for full details.
Grants Researcher at Tergar Schools (Remote). Focus area: Fundraising. Time commitment: 5 hours / week. See the original listing for full details.
Department: Yuelu Academy (School of History and Philosophy). See the original listing on H-Net for full details.
Universität Wien • Vienna
Rigpa - Dzogchen Beara Retreat Centre, Ireland • Dzogchen Beara Retreat Centre, Ireland
Reception & Administration Staff at Rigpa (Dzogchen Beara Retreat Centre, Ireland). See the original listing for full details.
Rigpa - Dzogchen Beara Retreat Centre, Ireland • Dzogchen Beara Retreat Centre, Ireland
Resident Spiritual Care Volunteer at Rigpa (Dzogchen Beara Retreat Centre, Ireland). See the original listing for full details.
Rigpa - Lerab Ling, France • Lerab Ling, France
Shop Manager - Windhorse Boutique at Rigpa (Lerab Ling, France). See the original listing for full details.
Accountant at Rigpa (Lerab Ling, France). See the original listing for full details.
Collective Catering Cook at Rigpa (Lerab Ling, France). See the original listing for full details.
Rigpa - Lerab Ling, France • Lerab Ling, France
Program Coordination Assistant at Rigpa (Lerab Ling, France). See the original listing for full details.
Head of Strategy and Development at Rigpa (Rigpa Germany). See the original listing for full details.
University of Toronto • Online/Remote
Sessional Lecturer - BPM332H1S - Buddhism and Psychotherapy
University of Toronto • Toronto
Sessional Lecturer - NEW372H1F - The Architecture of Wellness: Braiding Indigenous & Buddhist Teachi
University of Toronto • Toronto
Sessional Lecturer - BPM232H1S - Buddhism and Psychology
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19–23 Jul 2027
Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
The early-career conference of Tibetan Studies meets at Korea University in Seoul. Abstracts and CVs are due 1 November 2026.

5–7 May 2027
Trinity College, University of Toronto, Canada
An international conference at Trinity College, University of Toronto. Presenters get four nights' accommodation; abstracts are due 18 December 2026.

31 Jul – 4 Aug 2028
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
The largest international Buddhist Studies conference meets at the University of British Columbia. Initial panel proposals are due 28 February 2027.
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