The Shin Buddhist Grant was established to encourage ministerial aspirants seeking Kaikyoshi ordination to serve BCA temples.

The program is administered by the BCA’s Northwest District Council, and a secondary purpose is to support certified Minister’s Assistants in the Northwest District who seek to further their education and continue their service to their temple. This includes those individuals seeking Tokudo, Kyoshi, and Kaikyoshi ordination. 

The Shin Buddhist Grant dates back to June 30, 1979, when the Northwest District Council created a scholarship grant for ministerial candidates studying in Japan.

The program ran until February 1990 as a scholarship for Buddhist studies and was not necessarily focused on ministerial training.

It is funded from the Northwest District Council, the Northwest BWA, temples, and individuals.

Mike Iseri (NW District Vice President) said, “The Shin Buddhist Grant of the Northwest District Council has become a gesture of support and encouragement to those who apply. We’re grateful for their efforts and welcome their likely addition to the ranks of qualified Kaikyoshi ministers serving the BCA.”

Applicant names are received from their temples or from the Institute of Buddhist Studies, and an application for the grant is sent out in January of each year. Decisions on grants are made during the May NW District Council meeting.

More Information

Information for electronic donations will be included soon.

Donations can also be sent through the mail. Please make checks payable to: BCA NW District Council, and add Shin Buddhist Grant Donation in the memo line. You can send donations to:

BCA NW District Council
1427 South Main Street
Seattle, WA 98144