Jobs, study and events across the Buddhist world

Buddhism specialists are especially encouraged to apply. Villanova's Augustine and Culture Seminar Program seeks a full-time continuing non-tenure track assistant teaching professor to teach its two-semester first-year humanities seminar, with a 4/4 load and classes capped at 16. Candidates with expertise in South or East Asian traditions such as Buddhism are especially encouraged, as are those in Catholic Social Thought. A terminal degree in the fine arts, humanities or social sciences is required at the time of application, and service and professional activity are expected. The renewable 9-month appointment carries a competitive salary and benefits. Apply online with a cover letter, CV, three references and unofficial transcripts by January 6, 2027.

Cal Poly's Philosophy Department seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Asian Philosophy to teach general education courses on classical texts, Buddhism, Buddhist Philosophy, and Chinese and East Asian Philosophy. Candidates need a doctorate in philosophy or a related field (ABD considered if completed before the start), university teaching experience, and research potential; Religious Studies training is preferred. The full-time, on-site post begins around August 12, 2027, with a typical load of 12 units per semester and reduced teaching in the first two years. The anticipated salary is $90,276 to $98,244 per year. Apply online to requisition #562034 with a CV, cover letter, teaching and research statements, transcripts, portfolio and writing sample; review begins November 16, 2026. Review begins 16 November.

Tufts University is hiring an Associate University Chaplain to serve as Director of Dharmic Life, a full-time position within the university chaplaincy at its Medford campus. The posting gives few details about duties, but the role centres on supporting Dharmic religious life in the university community. Whoever is hired must pass the required background checks. Applications go through the Tufts jobs portal and are due by 9 October 2027.

Loyola Marymount University is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty post at open rank in the field of Dharmic traditions and comparative theology. The role is based at the university's Westchester campus and is listed as full-time. The posting gives no further detail on duties, qualifications, pay or deadlines. Interested candidates should apply through the university's Workday careers portal.

The Joanna Macy Center for Resilience and Regeneration at Naropa University, with support from the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism, seeks an activist scholar-practitioner to design and lead programs based on Joanna Macy's work. Duties include workshops, seminars and Community Practice Days, helping weave the work into curricula, curating non-credit courses, research and publication, building partnerships, and completing a proposed project with a public lecture and final report. Applicants need an MA (PhD preferred) and at least two years facilitating The Work That Reconnects. The hybrid role is 24 hours per week at $35 per hour from January to June 2027, with on-site mini-residencies; applications are accepted until filled.

Otterbein University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach ethics alongside Buddhism, religions of India and other Asian religious and philosophical traditions, with a 3-4 teaching load. The role suits philosophers, scholars of religion or interdisciplinary teacher-scholars with undergraduate teaching experience and a cultural, social-justice-oriented approach. The appointment begins in August 2027, and new faculty receive a reduced teaching load in their first year. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, three references, a teaching portfolio with sample syllabi and a one-page diversity statement; applications received by November 20, 2026 get priority.

Spirit Rock is hiring extra-hire cooks to help prepare meals for residential retreats, internal meetings and special events. Cooks work as a team, train and supervise retreatants doing work meditation in the kitchen, and model conduct that supports mindfulness practice. The role is entirely on-site at the Marin County campus with no remote option. Applications are submitted through the online application link.

This full-time (40 hours per week) postdoc in the ERC-funded FOUNT project on the narrative foundations of Tibetan Buddhist culture researches the development of the Avalokiteśvara cult in the first half of the 2nd millennium CE, including the Ma ṇi bka' 'bum. Duties include writing a monograph and articles, joint reading sessions, conference presentations and helping organise events. Candidates need a doctorate, very good Classical Tibetan and philological skills, and must live in or near Vienna. The post starts 1 April 2027, initially for one year with possible extension to March 2030, at a minimum gross salary of EUR 70,167.44 per year. Apply online with cover letter, CV, publications, research outline, transcripts, and two references sent to Hermine Huber; applications before 25 November get full consideration.

The Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures at UC Berkeley is keeping a pool of lecturers who may be hired to teach courses. Subject areas include Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Tibetan and general East Asian cultures. The job board lists the position as full time. The search listing gives no further details on duties, qualifications, pay or deadline. See the full posting on Inside Higher Ed for application instructions.

Dorje Denma Ling is seeking a Winter Caretaker to look after its countryside retreat center in Nova Scotia during the colder season. Experience is required for this role. Staff positions are paid at provincial-standard wages, with free onsite housing and meals. To apply, use the online application form and submit a resume.

Dorje Denma Ling, a dharma retreat center in Nova Scotia, is hiring a Facilities Assistant to help maintain its buildings and grounds. Experience is preferred but not required. The position is paid, and housing and meals are provided onsite at no charge, within a practicing community. Applications go through the online form along with a resume.

Dorje Denma Ling, a rural dharma retreat center in Nova Scotia, is looking for a Facilities Manager to look after its buildings and land in support of practitioners. Prior experience is required. The role is paid at wages that meet provincial standards, and onsite housing and meals are included at no cost. Staff live and practice within an intentional community and get a discount at the gift store. To apply, submit the online application form with a resume and contact the co-directors.

The University of California, Berkeley is recruiting an assistant or associate professor in East Asian Buddhism for its Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures. The appointment is a faculty post focused on research and teaching about Buddhism in East Asia. The search listing does not give requirements, terms or a deadline. Full details and application instructions are on the job's own page.

This annual program, administered by the American Council of Learned Societies, offers fellowships and grants in Buddhist Studies. Awards support research, writing, translation, teaching and public-facing work in the field. Deadlines vary by competition, so applicants should consult the ACLS program page for current calls and instructions.

The Ghent Centre for Buddhist Studies invites candidates for FWO-funded postdoctoral fellowships at junior and senior levels. The fellowships last between three and six years. They suit early-career and more advanced researchers in Buddhist Studies seeking to be hosted in Ghent. Applications are due November 16, 2026; details are on the centre's join-us page.

IMS is hiring a People & Culture Manager to oversee human resources and staff culture at its meditation centers in Barre, Massachusetts. Full responsibilities and qualifications appear in the linked PDF. Staff benefits include health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, paid parental leave, generous paid time off and the Staff Sangha program. Applications are submitted through the IMS Staff Application form.

IMS is looking for per diem kitchen staff to help with food service at its retreat center in central Massachusetts on an as-needed basis. The linked PDF describes the role and its terms in full. The setting offers a supportive community with access to dharma resources. Interested candidates apply via the IMS Staff Application form.

IMS is recruiting a kitchen assistant to support meal preparation for its meditation retreat center in rural central Massachusetts. Further details on duties and schedule are in the linked job posting. IMS offers staff benefits including health and dental insurance, paid time off and the Staff Sangha program. Applications are made through the IMS Staff Application form.

IMS is seeking a facilities worker to help maintain its retreat center buildings and grounds, set on 400 wooded acres in central Massachusetts. Specific duties and requirements are given in the linked PDF. Staff benefits include health coverage, a retirement plan, generous paid time off and participation in the Staff Sangha program. Applicants use the IMS Staff Application form available online.

IMS is hiring an office coordinator for the Forest Refuge, its long-term retreat center on a wooded rural campus in central Massachusetts. Full role details are in the linked PDF posting. IMS staff receive benefits such as health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, parental leave and the Staff Sangha program. Applications go through the IMS Staff Application form on the organization's website.

Local and short-term volunteers help the retreat centre with kitchen work, housekeeping, gardening, office tasks or the gift store. Shifts are half-day (3 hours) or full-day (6 hours) and earn program credit of $45 or $90 respectively. Volunteers also get free meals, a 30% gift store discount, a room where applicable, and can join morning meditation and staff classes when offered. Apply through the online volunteer application form, after which the centre arranges an interview.

The Assistant Language Instructor helps colloquial Tibetan students practise the language structures taught in class through conversation guided by lesson plans, reporting to the ALI Manager. Candidates need excellent spoken and written Tibetan, at least one year of teaching experience, working English and Nepali, high school education, basic computer skills including Microsoft Teams, and a Nepali PAN ID and NID. The post is open only to Nepali citizens, runs for one or two semesters with possible extension, and should start as soon as possible. Send an application letter and recent CV to HR@ryi.org; interviews are held on a rolling basis.

Drala Mountain Center, a 600-acre Buddhist-rooted retreat center in the Colorado foothills, is seeking a Housekeeping Manager to join its core staff. Core staff positions require a minimum one-year commitment, US work authorization, and participation in community meditation, weekly service shifts and community life. Candidates should be comfortable with rustic, isolated living conditions and should have or intend to establish a meditation practice. Applications are made through the center's 2026 Employee Application.

Yale's Council on East Asian Studies offers two-year postdoctoral posts for scholars working on China, Japan, Korea or transnational East Asia, with up to four associates selected. Associates teach one undergraduate seminar, revise their dissertation for publication or start a new project, give a public talk and take part in Council events. Applicants must hold a PhD by June 15, 2027, with preference for those who earned it from 2024 onward and are not in tenured posts. The 2026-27 starting salary is $73,000, plus benefits, moving and research stipends, health insurance and office space. Apply through Interfolio with a cover letter, CV, dissertation abstract, syllabus, course proposal form, research statement, writing sample and three letters.

A one-year postdoctoral fellowship for recent PhDs in any humanities or social science field of Japanese Studies, intended to help turn the dissertation into a publishable manuscript. Applicants must have earned the PhD in 2022 or later, and the degree must be certified by June 30, 2027. The appointment starts in August or September 2027 and carries a $70,000 stipend, up to $5,000 in research funds, benefits, and office space. Fellows live in the Boston/Cambridge area, give a research presentation, and may teach a class. Apply via Harvard's ARIeS system with two references, which are due by January 8, 2027.

Gaia House says it regularly has openings for people to join its residential service team at the retreat centre. Members of the working community are supported in their Dharma practice through one-to-one teacher guidance, meditation, practice discussions and time on retreat. The page gives no details on hours, length of commitment or pay for this role. Further information and how to apply are on the linked coordinator page.

The University of Zurich's Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies is recruiting a professor in the cultural history of India. The post is advertised at open rank and covers premodern Indology. Candidates may come from any area of specialization within the field. Full details of the call are given in the vacancy listing on the university's jobs portal, which is also the route for applications.

The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks an associate or assistant professor specializing in the logic and epistemology of Indian philosophical traditions. Teaching covers general education, Sanskrit text philology, seminars in Indian philosophy and Buddhism, and graduate supervision through the doctoral level. Applicants need a doctorate, a publication record matching the rank, the ability to teach in Japanese, and ideally strength in Sanskrit philology. The post is a regular tenure-track position with annual salary from 6 million yen (associate) or 5 million yen (assistant), depending on experience. Apply via the JREC-IN listing.

Columbia’s Department of Art History and Archaeology seeks a scholar of the Buddhist art of Japan, China or Korea, with interregional interests across East Asia, for an endowed chair at assistant, associate or full professor rank, starting 1 July 2027. The role includes undergraduate surveys of East Asian art, graduate seminars, PhD advising, and helping to run the Mary Griggs Burke Center for Japanese Art. The PhD must be completed by 30 June 2027. Salary ranges are $100,000–110,000 (assistant), $110,000–160,000 (associate) and $160,000–205,000 (full). Apply through Columbia’s ASR/Interfolio system with a cover letter, CV, sample publication, sample syllabus and three referees; review begins 16 November 2026.

UNC Chapel Hill's Department of Religious Studies seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Chinese Religions to teach undergraduate and graduate courses on Chinese and East Asian religions and contribute to the Asian Religions concentration. Applicants need a PhD or equivalent in religious studies or a related field; preference goes to scholars of popular, vernacular or lived traditions from the late imperial period to the present. The full-time permanent post is expected to start on 1 July 2027, with pay dependent on experience. Apply online with a CV, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy and research statement, naming three referees who will be contacted for letters.

UC Berkeley's EALC department is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor in East Asian Buddhist studies, centred on Chinese Buddhism and research based on classical Chinese Buddhist texts. Duties include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, mentoring graduate students and departmental service. A PhD (or current enrolment in a PhD program) is required, with classical Chinese and Sanskrit proficiency preferred. Nine-month salary ranges are $84,100–$132,900 (Assistant) and $103,600–$154,600 (Associate), with a start date of July 1, 2027. Apply via AP Recruit with CV, cover letter, research and teaching statements, two writing samples, two syllabi, a signed release form and three references by November 22, 2026.

Lerab Ling seeks an assistant to the chöpön, who looks after shrines and ritual offerings at the retreat center. The role is based in the center's Buddhist community in the south of France. Details and how to apply are on the role's page.

Lerab Ling is looking for a project manager to oversee temple painting work involving decorative and Tibetan art. It suits someone with experience in decorative or traditional Tibetan art. Terms and application details are on the position's own page.

Lerab Ling is recruiting a versatile kitchen assistant for its collective catering operation. The role supports meal service at the retreat center in the south of France. Terms and how to apply are given on the position's page.

Lerab Ling seeks volunteers to welcome visitors to the retreat center in the south of France. Volunteers join an international community of monastics and lay practitioners. Terms and application details are on the role's own page.

Lerab Ling is looking for a coordinator to handle operations and development of its ZAM shop. The center is a Buddhist retreat center in the south of France with an international community. Duties, terms and how to apply are described on the role's dedicated page.

Lerab Ling, Rigpa's main international retreat center in the south of France, is seeking a manager for La Source. The listing page gives no further details about duties or terms. Full information and application instructions are on the position's own page.

A one-year fellowship at Kenyon College for doctoral students in the last stage of their PhD, meant to introduce them to teaching at a liberal arts college. Fellows write their dissertation, teach one course each semester and give one lecture or seminar on their research; Religious Studies and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies are among the eligible fields. The fellowship pays a $42,000 stipend with health benefits, housing or a housing allowance, and research and travel support. It is open to US citizens and other protected individuals (not F-1 visa holders) from groups underrepresented in their field or who are first-generation college students. Apply through careers.kenyon.edu with a cover letter, CV and three referees.

A tenure-track assistant professorship in Asian Religions, held jointly in Asian Studies and Religious Studies in UC's College of Arts & Sciences. The post teaches four undergraduate courses a year, such as Religions of Asia, Introduction to the Study of Religion and courses in the candidate's area (Chinese, Korean or South Asian cultures, for example), alongside research and supervising undergraduate capstones. Applicants need a PhD focused on Asian religions and a year of college teaching as instructor of record. Apply online with a CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy and three referees; review begins 1 December 2026, and the position is H-1B eligible.

Non-tenured contract faculty member in Hanazono University's Department of Buddhism to research and teach philosophy and religious studies with links to Rinzai Zen studies at undergraduate and graduate levels. Requires a doctorate, university teaching experience and strong Japanese; annual salary of 3–4 million yen.

Long-term volunteers help on the monastery's Happy Farm. Applicants must first attend the annual three-month Rains Retreat that starts in the fall, and can ask questions through the contact form's Happy Farm option.

Land of Medicine Buddha, a retreat center set in a redwood forest in the Santa Cruz mountains, is looking for an experienced Executive Chef to lead its kitchen and outdoor café cart in Soquel, California. The chef would prepare healthy vegetarian meals for roughly 20 to 50 people on most weekends, offering some vegan and gluten-free choices, and plan menus and orders around the retreat calendar. Responsibilities also include managing the budget, inventory and Environmental Health compliance, and hiring, training and supervising up to three support staff. The posting does not state hours, pay or start date. Interested candidates should follow the posting's link to learn more and apply.

Chandrakirti Meditation Centre, a rural, socially engaged Dharma centre in Upper Moutere near Nelson, New Zealand, is recruiting a Spiritual Program Coordinator. The coordinator plans and organizes the centre's spiritual offerings, including weekly Basic Program classes taught by resident Lharampa Geshe Jampa Tharchin, weekend and longer retreats, and community events, in the teaching style of Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. The role involves working closely with the centre directors and a team of staff and volunteers to support students and the wider community. It also covers promoting programs through flyers, social media, the website and newsletters. The centre is looking for someone organized, energetic and compassionate, and applications are made through the posting's apply link.

Root Institute in Bodhgaya, India, is looking for someone to run its reception and office while also managing the guest accommodation. Duties include welcoming guests, handling data entry and email, and making sure rooms are clean, ready and well maintained, which means working alongside the cleaning and support staff. The role suits an energetic, organized person who is comfortable with computers. The placement begins in September 2026 and lasts between three and six months. Interested applicants can email the Director, Ugyen Shola, at director@rootinstitute.ngo for more information.

A 2027 postdoctoral fellowship supporting early-career research in classical Indology. Full details are in the attached announcement image.

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.

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.

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.

Oseling Retreat Center, located in the Sierra Nevada mountains inside a national/natural park near Granada in southern Spain, is recruiting for several roles. Openings include a long-term house and retreat caretaker, maintenance worker, gardener, and staff for advertising and reception. The center is also seeking a new Spiritual Program Coordinator. The rustic mountain setting is presented as well suited to people who want to combine meditation practice with work. The posting does not give hours, pay, or other terms, so interested applicants should contact the center directly for details on each position and for application instructions.

Centro La Sabiduría de Nagarjuna, a Buddhist center in Bilbao, Spain, is seeking a new Director. The posting itself is very brief and does not describe the specific duties, required qualifications, hours, contract length, start date, or any pay or accommodation arrangements. Anyone interested in leading this center should follow the posting's link to learn more about the position and submit an application.

Mexico National Coordinator (NC) at Mexico, Mexico. See the original listing for full details.

Department: Religious Studies. See the original listing on H-Net for full details.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

FPMT's North America Regional Office is looking for a remote volunteer to organize and look after visiting Dharma teachers as they tour centers across the region. The work centers on logistics and communication, keeping tours running smoothly and in line with FPMT protocols and values. The coordinator acts as the link between teachers, host centers and the Regional Office, building good working relationships along the way. It would suit someone who likes handling details, coordinating plans and supporting others quietly behind the scenes. The posting does not state hours, commitment length or start date; interested volunteers can apply through the linked application page.

New York Shantideva Center is seeking help for two volunteer positions, one fully online and one onsite at the center:

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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.

Reception & Administration Staff at Rigpa (Dzogchen Beara Retreat Centre, Ireland). See the original listing for full details.

Resident Spiritual Care Volunteer at Rigpa (Dzogchen Beara Retreat Centre, Ireland). See the original listing for full details.

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.