Buddhist Studies is an academic discipline that studies the Buddhist understanding of human existence and proposes how humanity can live together in harmony. The students in this department study all aspects of Buddhism, including its philosophy, history, and culture, with the aim of developing their sensibilities to observe and empathize with others.

The Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Studies is awarded for mastering a field of scholarship, learning the methods of investigation appropriate to that field, and completing original research.

Through the three offered courses of religious culture, Buddhist culture, and Zen culture, this department aims to develop in students a broad view of religions and the ability to think deeply. The goal of our religious cultural studies is to produce graduates who are prepared to participate in a global society.

The Department offers courses in various fields of Buddhism, ranging from China to Japan, from the earliest days of Zen Buddhism to the present, and from its teachings and philosophy to its arts.

The University offers an integrated curriculum that weaves together the following distinct strands: Buddhist Classics, Western Classics, Chinese Classics, Indian Classics, Language, Mathematics, Natural Science, Rhetoric and Writing, and Music.

The Department provides English courses to strengthen students' English proficiency and courses on English and American literature, poetry, theatrical performance, film and arts culture, and history. The Department also offers courses on English linguistics ranging from the history of English to variation in English.