Types of LFBS Memberships
Membership plans
Auditing Student
Free
Get access to preliminary translations of most of the Dharma Discourses and Holy Texts. As an Auditing Student you are not able to participate in quizzes, debates, or other assignments.
Open to anyone.
Buddhist Studies
$10.00
Benefits include access to homework assignments, quizzes and the option of participating in the debates and presentations. The certificate requires 36 credits and a comprehensive exam or dissertation plus one short retreat.
Open to anyone.
Xiuxing Seminary
$15.00
This level provides more focus on esoteric practice. Participants in this program level are expected to do homework assignments and quizzes. They are also required to participate in the debates and presentations. The certificate requires 72 credits and a comprehensive exam and dissertation plus several retreats including a 30-day solitary retreat.
This level is only open to practicing Buddhists
Courses are for anyone who wants to learn about the true Buddha Dharma as taught by Shakyamuni Buddha that enables living beings to obtain wisdom, good fortune, and peace.
The prerequisites for all classes are a good heart, open mind, and respect for the Dharma. The Dharma Discourses and Holy Texts are open to any student, but we offer different levels of engagement to meet your individual goals and conditions.
CLICK for more information on the AUDITING STUDENT program and free access to preliminary translations of Dharma Discourses and Sutras by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and other courses.
CLICK for more information on the BUDDHIST STUDIES program and CLICK again for the program’s specific prerequisites and requirements.
CLICK for more information on the XIUXING SEMINARY program and CLICK again for the program’s specific prerequisites and requirements.
Monastic Discounts
Ordained monastics may apply to the Dean for discounted membership fees to attend either the Buddhist Studies Program or the Xuixing Seminary Program.