A center of Buddhist learning and contemplative education in the heart of Honolulu, Hawaii.
Explore ProgramsOur Mission: To provide authentic Buddhist education and contemplative training that cultivates wisdom, compassion, and inner transformation for students of all backgrounds.
Hawaii Siddhartha College is a nonprofit educational institution in Honolulu dedicated to providing authentic Buddhist studies and contemplative education. Named after Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, our college offers rigorous academic programs alongside traditional meditation and practice.
Our vision is an educational community where ancient wisdom traditions meet contemporary scholarship, producing graduates who embody the qualities of wisdom, compassion, and skillful action in the world.
Comprehensive academic study of Buddhist philosophy, history, and texts from all major traditions.
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Guided meditation and contemplative practice training integrated with academic study.
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Public lectures, teachings, and dharma events open to the broader Hawaii community.
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