Why Study With Us?

 The Asiana Institute exists to cultivate Buddhist chaplains who can meet the profound spiritual, emotional, and existential needs of individuals and communities in an increasingly complex world. 

Grounded in the timeless wisdom of the Buddha’s Dhamma, we integrate  academic training in Buddhist studies with cutting-edge explorations of Eastern and Western psychology and the frontiers of non-materialist consciousness research. 

Our mission is to professionalize and globalize Buddhist chaplaincy while fostering a collaborative network of academic institutions and scholars dedicated to advanced chaplaincy training that is freely available and highly cost-effective.

Simultaneously, we pioneer the serious academic study of psi abilities, expanded states of consciousness, near-death experiences, and non-materialist theories of mind — subjects often overlooked in conventional chaplaincy programs yet increasingly relevant to the lived experiences of those we serve. We also proudly offer a concentration in Combat Sports Chaplaincy, perhaps the first Combat Sports Chaplaincy training offered globally. 

 In fulfilling this mission, we contribute to the evolution of spiritual care as a field that honors both ancient truths and emerging frontiers of human insights. 

Asiana Institute strives to embody the Buddha’s invitation to “be a lamp unto yourself” while extending that light to all beings.