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University of the West was founded in 1991 as an alternative to the conventional university experience, integrating a liberal arts tradition with a global perspective and rooted in Buddhist wisdom.

Meet the Vendors of UWest Vegetarian & Vegan Market Series  #2 Our market is a celebration of mindful living, community ...
10/07/2025

Meet the Vendors of UWest Vegetarian & Vegan Market Series #2

Our market is a celebration of mindful living, community care, and meaningful craftsmanship. Each vendor brings something special, rooted in heart and purpose.

Get to know four more featured vendors:

Owlove
Owlove is a heartfelt pet lifestyle brand founded by two devoted pet moms. From calming lick mats and catnip felt balls to gentle grooming products, each item is chosen to support joyful, connected living for pets and their humans.

Heartland
Heartland offers organic, chemical-free foods from Taiwan and beyond. With a focus on sustainability and wellness, their selection includes plant-based products made with pure ingredients and mindful farming practices.

Buddha’s Light International Association San Gabriel Subchapter
Volunteers from the San Gabriel subchapter of BLIA are sharing comforting Vietnamese meals with the community, including pho, sandwiches, braised eggs, and coffee. Their goal is to offer healthy, affordable food made with kindness and care.

Vegan Noodles & Buns 全素面食
This vendor brings fresh, fully plant-based noodle dishes, cabbage dumplings, and handmade buns to the market. Each dish is warm, satisfying, and made to share the joy of wholesome vegan cooking.

Come meet the makers and enjoy food and offerings that nourish both body and spirit.

UWest Vegetarian and Vegan Market
August 9, 10 AM to 4 PM
University of the West, Rosemead, CA

🎓 Ready to begin your journey at UWest? We’re still accepting applications for Fall 2025! Connect with an Enrollment Cou...
08/07/2025

🎓 Ready to begin your journey at UWest? We’re still accepting applications for Fall 2025! Connect with an Enrollment Counselor today and take the next step toward your future. 💛

🌏 Ready for a transformative adventure?  Immerse yourself in the beauty, culture, and spirit of Taiwan this Fall 2025 🍃🧘...
03/07/2025

🌏 Ready for a transformative adventure?
Immerse yourself in the beauty, culture, and spirit of Taiwan this Fall 2025 🍃🧘‍♀️✨
Meditation • Culture • Growth
📅 Nov 1–14 | 💰 $2,600 | for more information contact: [email protected]
*Airfare not included

☀️Welcome, July! No matter where you are, UWest is excited to welcome you this Fall. Let’s make the most of this month t...
01/07/2025

☀️Welcome, July! No matter where you are, UWest is excited to welcome you this Fall. Let’s make the most of this month together! 💛♥️ If you’re ready to begin your academic journey, contact us today: 📧 [email protected] 📧

Meet the Vendors of UWest Vegetarian & Vegan Market Series  #1Our market is built on passion, purpose, and the people be...
01/07/2025

Meet the Vendors of UWest Vegetarian & Vegan Market Series #1

Our market is built on passion, purpose, and the people behind each table. These vendors are artists, caretakers, and makers, each bringing something meaningful to share with the community.

Get to know our first four featured vendors:
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Deer Soul is a wellness brand dedicated to slow living and simple pleasures. Their sugar-free, caffeine-free herbal teas and seven-ingredient lotions are made with natural, organic ingredients. Each product is crafted to calm the mind and nourish the body.


AFC has been making soy-based products since 1975, offering non-GMO soy milk, almond puddings, and more. With a legacy of quality and care, they bring nourishing plant-based classics to every table.
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Happy Baa Baa Land began after rescuing 93 sheep and goats in 2021. Now a sanctuary under BWCO, they share handmade goods like succulent arrangements, eco-friendly decor, and sheep-themed items, all rooted in compassion.

Xiao Chen
This vendor offers adorable and delicious handmade desserts with no preservatives. Xiao Chen focuses on delicate, natural, and organic sweets, crafted with care and creativity to promote healthy indulgence.

Come meet them in person and support what they’re building.

UWest Vegetarian & Vegan Market
August 9th 10am - 4pm
University of the West, Rosemead, CA

UWest is hosting a vegetarian and vegan market! Join us for a day of great food, local vendors, and meaningful connectio...
19/06/2025

UWest is hosting a vegetarian and vegan market!

Join us for a day of great food, local vendors, and meaningful connection. Whether you're fully plant-based or just curious, this is a chance to experience mindful living in community.

Saturday, August 9, 2025
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
University of the West, 1409 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA
Free entry and parking

For general inquiries or to participate as a vendor, contact Candice at [email protected]

UWest is proud to present our first ONLINE Chinese Mandarin workshop/webinar series in Buddhist Counseling.美國西來大學首次推出「佛教...
18/06/2025

UWest is proud to present our first ONLINE Chinese Mandarin workshop/webinar series in Buddhist Counseling.
美國西來大學首次推出「佛教關懷輔導」中文線上講座系列。

This series is co-hosted by Department Chair of Psychology, Dr. Joanne Kwoh-Maysami, and Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Dr. William Chu, and joined by two special guest lecturers: Venerable Tsung-Tueng, Director of Great Compassion Institute in Taiwan, and the first monastic to be trained in Clinical Buddhist Chaplaincy program in Taiwan; and Venerable AnZhen, who holds a Master of Buddhist Counseling from University of Hong Kong with a postgraduate diploma in Professional Practice in Buddhist Counseling.
邀請以下四位學者專家共同主持:西來大學心理學系系主任 Dr. Joanne Kwoh-Maysami 教授、宗教學系副教授 Dr. William Chu、以及宗惇法師 (台灣大悲學苑創辦人、首位接受佛教專業臨床關懷輔導訓練的出家法師)、安震法師 (香港大學佛教關懷輔導學碩士、佛教關懷輔導專業碩士後證書)。

Held over four Fridays in September 2025, the webinar series aims to offer profound insights into the nature of suffering, mindfulness, and inner peace, which align closely with psychological healing.
本次線上講座系列,將於2025年9月推出,於每個星期五,講師將從現代心理學心靈療癒知識領域出發,引領學習者深入了解現代苦痛本質,以及如何在內心尋覓祥和平靜之道。

Topics of discussion include meditative practices, self-awareness, and compassion, which can all lead to personal navigation of emotional challenges, stress reduction, and psychological resilience.
討論主題涵蓋:禪修練習、自我內觀、以及慈悲感恩,引領現代人探詢個人情感上困擾之本質、以及如何減緩心理壓力、從而建立自我療癒能力與信心。

We look forward to learning and sharing our Buddhist wisdom with you.

Check out Bio for the Registration Link for more Details

UWest is proud to present our first ONLINE Chinese Mandarin workshop/webinar series in Buddhist Counseling.美國西來大學首次推出「佛教...
16/06/2025

UWest is proud to present our first ONLINE Chinese Mandarin workshop/webinar series in Buddhist Counseling.
美國西來大學首次推出「佛教關懷輔導」中文線上講座系列。

Link to Register > https://form.jotform.com/uwest1409/UWestCEPSY600

This series is co-hosted by Department Chair of Psychology, Dr. Joanne Kwoh-Maysami, and Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Dr. William Chu, and joined by two special guest lecturers: Venerable Tsung-Tueng, Director of Great Compassion Institute in Taiwan, and the first monastic to be trained in Clinical Buddhist Chaplaincy program in Taiwan; and Venerable AnZhen, who holds a Master of Buddhist Counseling from University of Hong Kong with a postgraduate diploma in Professional Practice in Buddhist Counseling.
邀請以下四位學者專家共同主持:西來大學心理學系系主任 Dr. Joanne Kwoh-Maysami 教授、宗教學系副教授 Dr. William Chu、以及宗惇法師 (台灣大悲學苑創辦人、首位接受佛教專業臨床關懷輔導訓練的出家法師)、安震法師 (香港大學佛教關懷輔導學碩士、佛教關懷輔導專業碩士後證書)。

Held over four Fridays in September 2025, the webinar series aims to offer profound insights into the nature of suffering, mindfulness, and inner peace, which align closely with psychological healing.
本次線上講座系列,將於2025年9月推出,於每個星期五,講師將從現代心理學心靈療癒知識領域出發,引領學習者深入了解現代苦痛本質,以及如何在內心尋覓祥和平靜之道。

Topics of discussion include meditative practices, self-awareness, and compassion, which can all lead to personal navigation of emotional challenges, stress reduction, and psychological resilience.
討論主題涵蓋:禪修練習、自我內觀、以及慈悲感恩,引領現代人探詢個人情感上困擾之本質、以及如何減緩心理壓力、從而建立自我療癒能力與信心。

We look forward to learning and sharing our Buddhist wisdom with you.

Sign up today > https://form.jotform.com/uwest1409/UWestCEPSY600

A delegation of   from   University visited the University of the West on June 10, 2025. They were warmly welcomed at th...
13/06/2025

A delegation of from University visited the University of the West on June 10, 2025. They were warmly welcomed at the ISHB office by President Dr. Minh Hoa Ta, along with CSSO Vanessa Karam, Dr. Miroj Shakya, and Dr. Shou-Jen Kuo.

During the meeting, both parties explored and identified shared interests for collaboration, particularly in the 1+1 M.A. program in Studies and projects related to the canon. The two institutions began their collaboration in December 2024.

Vendors WantedApply Now > https://bit.ly/3FQefW3Join a vibrant plant-based community event this August 9th at UWest.If y...
12/06/2025

Vendors Wanted

Apply Now > https://bit.ly/3FQefW3

Join a vibrant plant-based community event this August 9th at UWest.

If you sell vegan food, handmade goods, wellness products, or anything aligned with conscious living, we want you there!

Spaces are limited. Booth pricing and details are in the form.

📍 UWest Market
📅 August 9, 2025

Vendors Wanted!Join a vibrant plant-based community event this August 9th at UWest.If you sell vegan and vegetarian food...
12/06/2025

Vendors Wanted!

Join a vibrant plant-based community event this August 9th at UWest.

If you sell vegan and vegetarian food, handmade goods, wellness products, or anything aligned with conscious living, we want you there!

Spaces are limited. Booth pricing and details are in the form.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/3FQefW3

UWest enrollment team - Andre D. and Nibriti P. - joined Dr. Kwoh-Maysami, UWest Chair of Psychology, and her fellow  vo...
08/06/2025

UWest enrollment team - Andre D. and Nibriti P. - joined Dr. Kwoh-Maysami, UWest Chair of Psychology, and her fellow volunteers at the San Gabriel Valley Pride Festival in Monterey Park, CA, today. Assemblyman visited with the moms and dropped by at the UWest table for a pic!

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