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Summer Session 2016

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Buddhist Study Center from University Ave. with sunshine and wispy clouds

Dharma Hub

Upcoming seminars, video recordings, and other Dharma resources. Visit the Dharma Hub »

Student Center

A place where students can relax, study, and socialize. More about our Fellowship Club »

Resources

Rev. Dr. Alfred Bloom's extensive website

Curriculum & awards program for scouts and others

Summer Session

Annual week-long seminar with a Buddhist scholar. More »

Upcoming Events

May
5
Sun
Spring 2024 Tetsuya: Finals Study Week @BSC @ Buddhist Study Center
May 5 @ 5:00 pm – May 6 @ 8:00 am

Spring 2024 TETSUYA
FINALS STUDY WEEK @BSC
May 5-10, 5 PM-8 AM

WHAT IS TETSUYA?

Tetsuya is an event open to University of Hawaii students, who are welcomed to the Buddhist Study Center to study together during finals week.

The BSC will be open overnight; with study, sleep, shower, and recreational space for those late-night cram sessions.
Dinner is provided!

DINNER @ 6:00 PM

Sunday Lasasgna
Monday Kalua Pig & Cabbage
Tuesday Beef Curry
Wednesday Meatballs
Thursday Mac ‘n Cheese & Tomato Soup

THINGS TO BRING

  • Laptop/chargers
  • Headphones (if listening to music)
  • Textbooks and notes
  • Sleeping bag/pillow/blanket
  • Toothbrush & tooth paste
  • Shower supplies (shampoo, soap, wash
    cloth, towel)
  • Snacks & drinks

INTERESTED?

Please contact Emi ([email protected]) and provide the following:

  • Your name
  • Phone number
  • Which days/times are your finals?
  • Which days are you thinking of stopping by?
  • Do you plan to stay overnight? Yes / No
  • Any dietary restrictions/things to be aware of/snack requests?
2024 Spring Tetsuya: Finals Study Week at BSC (5/5-5/10) (flyer)

Click the flyer image to enlarge.

May
6
Mon
Spring 2024 Tetsuya: Finals Study Week @BSC @ Buddhist Study Center
May 6 @ 5:00 pm – May 7 @ 8:00 am

Spring 2024 TETSUYA
FINALS STUDY WEEK @BSC
May 5-10, 5 PM-8 AM

WHAT IS TETSUYA?

Tetsuya is an event open to University of Hawaii students, who are welcomed to the Buddhist Study Center to study together during finals week.

The BSC will be open overnight; with study, sleep, shower, and recreational space for those late-night cram sessions.
Dinner is provided!

DINNER @ 6:00 PM

Sunday Lasasgna
Monday Kalua Pig & Cabbage
Tuesday Beef Curry
Wednesday Meatballs
Thursday Mac ‘n Cheese & Tomato Soup

THINGS TO BRING

  • Laptop/chargers
  • Headphones (if listening to music)
  • Textbooks and notes
  • Sleeping bag/pillow/blanket
  • Toothbrush & tooth paste
  • Shower supplies (shampoo, soap, wash
    cloth, towel)
  • Snacks & drinks

INTERESTED?

Please contact Emi ([email protected]) and provide the following:

  • Your name
  • Phone number
  • Which days/times are your finals?
  • Which days are you thinking of stopping by?
  • Do you plan to stay overnight? Yes / No
  • Any dietary restrictions/things to be aware of/snack requests?
2024 Spring Tetsuya: Finals Study Week at BSC (5/5-5/10) (flyer)

Click the flyer image to enlarge.

May
7
Tue
Spring 2024 Tetsuya: Finals Study Week @BSC @ Buddhist Study Center
May 7 @ 5:00 pm – May 8 @ 8:00 am

Spring 2024 TETSUYA
FINALS STUDY WEEK @BSC
May 5-10, 5 PM-8 AM

WHAT IS TETSUYA?

Tetsuya is an event open to University of Hawaii students, who are welcomed to the Buddhist Study Center to study together during finals week.

The BSC will be open overnight; with study, sleep, shower, and recreational space for those late-night cram sessions.
Dinner is provided!

DINNER @ 6:00 PM

Sunday Lasasgna
Monday Kalua Pig & Cabbage
Tuesday Beef Curry
Wednesday Meatballs
Thursday Mac ‘n Cheese & Tomato Soup

THINGS TO BRING

  • Laptop/chargers
  • Headphones (if listening to music)
  • Textbooks and notes
  • Sleeping bag/pillow/blanket
  • Toothbrush & tooth paste
  • Shower supplies (shampoo, soap, wash
    cloth, towel)
  • Snacks & drinks

INTERESTED?

Please contact Emi ([email protected]) and provide the following:

  • Your name
  • Phone number
  • Which days/times are your finals?
  • Which days are you thinking of stopping by?
  • Do you plan to stay overnight? Yes / No
  • Any dietary restrictions/things to be aware of/snack requests?
2024 Spring Tetsuya: Finals Study Week at BSC (5/5-5/10) (flyer)

Click the flyer image to enlarge.

May
8
Wed
Spring 2024 Tetsuya: Finals Study Week @BSC @ Buddhist Study Center
May 8 @ 5:00 pm – May 9 @ 8:00 am

Spring 2024 TETSUYA
FINALS STUDY WEEK @BSC
May 5-10, 5 PM-8 AM

WHAT IS TETSUYA?

Tetsuya is an event open to University of Hawaii students, who are welcomed to the Buddhist Study Center to study together during finals week.

The BSC will be open overnight; with study, sleep, shower, and recreational space for those late-night cram sessions.
Dinner is provided!

DINNER @ 6:00 PM

Sunday Lasasgna
Monday Kalua Pig & Cabbage
Tuesday Beef Curry
Wednesday Meatballs
Thursday Mac ‘n Cheese & Tomato Soup

THINGS TO BRING

  • Laptop/chargers
  • Headphones (if listening to music)
  • Textbooks and notes
  • Sleeping bag/pillow/blanket
  • Toothbrush & tooth paste
  • Shower supplies (shampoo, soap, wash
    cloth, towel)
  • Snacks & drinks

INTERESTED?

Please contact Emi ([email protected]) and provide the following:

  • Your name
  • Phone number
  • Which days/times are your finals?
  • Which days are you thinking of stopping by?
  • Do you plan to stay overnight? Yes / No
  • Any dietary restrictions/things to be aware of/snack requests?
2024 Spring Tetsuya: Finals Study Week at BSC (5/5-5/10) (flyer)

Click the flyer image to enlarge.

May
9
Thu
Spring 2024 Tetsuya: Finals Study Week @BSC @ Buddhist Study Center
May 9 @ 5:00 pm – May 10 @ 8:00 am

Spring 2024 TETSUYA
FINALS STUDY WEEK @BSC
May 5-10, 5 PM-8 AM

WHAT IS TETSUYA?

Tetsuya is an event open to University of Hawaii students, who are welcomed to the Buddhist Study Center to study together during finals week.

The BSC will be open overnight; with study, sleep, shower, and recreational space for those late-night cram sessions.
Dinner is provided!

DINNER @ 6:00 PM

Sunday Lasasgna
Monday Kalua Pig & Cabbage
Tuesday Beef Curry
Wednesday Meatballs
Thursday Mac ‘n Cheese & Tomato Soup

THINGS TO BRING

  • Laptop/chargers
  • Headphones (if listening to music)
  • Textbooks and notes
  • Sleeping bag/pillow/blanket
  • Toothbrush & tooth paste
  • Shower supplies (shampoo, soap, wash
    cloth, towel)
  • Snacks & drinks

INTERESTED?

Please contact Emi ([email protected]) and provide the following:

  • Your name
  • Phone number
  • Which days/times are your finals?
  • Which days are you thinking of stopping by?
  • Do you plan to stay overnight? Yes / No
  • Any dietary restrictions/things to be aware of/snack requests?
2024 Spring Tetsuya: Finals Study Week at BSC (5/5-5/10) (flyer)

Click the flyer image to enlarge.

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