Yale Buddhist Student Community
The Yale Buddhist Student Community provides the opportunity to learn about Buddhist teachings and practice meditation. Our twice-weekly evening meetings include quiet meditation, study and discussion, and we have plenty of social events throughout the year. We are a culturally diverse group that welcomes the curious, beginners, experienced Buddhists, and those of other religions equally. We deeply value the role of friendship and community in supporting a thoughtful spiritual path of wisdom and compassion.
Membership and weekly YBSC events are open to all currently enrolled Yale undergraduate and graduate & professional students. Several public events during the year are also open to Yale alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as the wider New Haven community.
YBSC Past Presidents
2025-26: Phoenix, ‘26, President
2024-25: Emily, ‘26, President
2023-24: Tenzin, ‘25, President
2022-23: Alex, YC ‘23 & Andrew, GSAS ‘23, Co-Presidents
2020-22: Anna B, ‘22, President
2019-20: Kazemi, ‘20, President
2018-19: Yasmin, ‘19, President
2017-18: Xuan, ‘18, President