Dharma Forward
Our future is bright if we're ready for the challenge
Interest in Buddhism is growing in America as people seek a better way to live in a self-centered, divisive culture. Our temples offer sangha: a community, a shared experience of the teachings, and a place to call home as we listen to the dharma together. The Institute of Buddhist Studies also offers sangha: a graduate school community of engaged scholars, practitioners, and future ministers.
These communities exist because of dedicated efforts over many generations to carry the dharma forward to us. In gratitude for the Buddha’s wisdom and compassion, now we carry the dharma forward. Our opportunity to grow is greater than ever, and the pathway to a bright future includes YOU!
Dharma Forward projects ensure the sharing of the Dharma in the critical areas of graduate and lay Education, Minister’s Seminary and Scholarship, and Sangha Engagement through Outreach, Technology, and Facilities.
Share the Teachings
Rev. Marvin Harada reflects on the Monarch Butterfly and Dharma Forward
Dharma Forward Impacts
Thanks to many donors the Dharma Forward campaign reached its goal in 2025. BCA and the Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS) impact the future of Buddhism in America through the following:
Supporting Dharma Forward means that we have an opportunity to grow Shin Buddhism in America so that more people may hear Shinran Shonin’s teachings in the future. Now more than ever, with all of the noise in the world, having an authentic understanding of oneself is the way forward. When we become weary, our sangha can continue to gain confidence by entrusting in the teachings, which remind us how lucky we are to be born into human life. Now we are living it!
Michiko Inanaga, Director of Development
BCA Endowment Foundation
Campaign Materials
BCA Endowment Foundation and sent to the JSC at 2140 Durant Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 - Note, "Dharma Forward pledge" on check. Or pledge online by logging in to your account. Email donate@bcahq.org for Help or Questions.
To learn more about our programs and areas of support contact Michiko Inanaga, BCAEF Director of Development at minanaga@bcahq.org.
BCA Endowment
BCA Endowment Foundation manages endowments, temple investment accounts, and provides fundraising support for BCA and the Institute of Buddhist Studies