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Living Buddhism, Applied Buddhism, and Buddhist Chaplaincy — Integrating Scholarship, Contemplative Practice, and Service

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Programs and Community

Maitripa College offers the only Buddhist graduate programs in the Pacific Northwest — grounded in three pillars of scholarship, meditation, and service.

Graduate Degree

MA in Applied Buddhism

A low-residency, cohort-based program integrating Buddhist wisdom into professional and personal life — without relocating.

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Graduate Degree

MDiv — Buddhist Chaplaincy

A contemplative Master of Divinity preparing graduates for spiritual care in healthcare, hospice, and community settings.

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Continuing Education

Lifelong Learning

Non-degree courses and certificates open to all — deepen your practice at any stage of life.

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Open to All

Community Program

Public practices, visiting teachers, holidays, celebrations, and conferences — all are welcome.

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Resource

James A. Blumenthal Library

Over 5,400 titles in print and multimedia, open to students, faculty, and community members.

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Monastic

Rabjungma Community

Dedicated to empowering Buddhist women into service and leadership through scholarship, meditation, and community.

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About Maitripa

Rooted in the Nalanda Tradition

Founded in 2004 and affiliated with FPMT, Maitripa College is Oregon’s only accredited Buddhist graduate institution. Our programs integrate contemplative practice with rigorous academic inquiry, preparing graduates to serve their communities with compassion, clarity, and skill.

Our faculty bring together distinguished scholars, experienced meditation teachers, and practitioners committed to authentic transmission of the Buddhist tradition.

OUR STORY, FACULTY, AND LINEAGE

Student Portal

Courses, grades, and academic records

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Registrar

Registration, transcripts, and enrollment verification.
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Course Schedule

Current timetable, class times, and registration deadlines.
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Tuition and Scholarships

Payment schedules, scholarship applications, and funding guidance.
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Handbooks, Policies & Procedures

Student handbook, academic policies, grievance procedures, and conduct guidelines
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Real Outcomes, Meaningful Transformation

Just ask our students and alumni

99%

Deepened contemplative
practice

95%

Applied learning directly
in their work or service

99%

Would recommend
Maitripa to others

95%

Graduate satisfaction
overall
Data from the Maitripa College alumni survey.