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Join the Family!
Apply for our semesterly Pledge Program
"Each of you is perfect the way you are...and you can use a little improvement."
—Zen Master Shunryu Suzuki
Pledge Program
Join the DBT family! Every semester, Delta Beta Tau offers a twelve-week pledge program for SDSU students to dive deeper into meditation and Buddhism within a lively and supportive community.
The Delta Beta Tau Pledge Program is founded on the six principles of generosity, morality, patience, diligence, concentration, & wisdom.
When carried out in life, these principles, known as the Paramitas, provide the foundation for peace and happiness within the mind and heart. Over the course of twelve weeks pledges explore these principles, listen to guest speakers, participate in meditation retreats, and practice generosity via community service and volunteer opportunities.
The Spring 2024 Pledge Semester begins on Sunday, February 3rd, and concludes on Sunday, April 28th. Pledges meet every Sunday from 7-9 PM PST and every Wednesday from 8:00-9:00 PM PST. Pledges are also required to attend 4 retreats on various Saturdays and must fulfill community service requirements. We will have multiple information sessions during the first few weeks of spring classes.
We look forward to welcoming new members!
If you have any questions, please fill out an application or contact us!
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Fall 2023 Initiation
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Spring 2023 Initiation
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Fall 2022 Initiation
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Spring 2022 Initiation
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Fall 2021 Initiation
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Spring 2020 Bid Night, Initiation held virtually
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Fall 2019 Initiation
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Spring 2019 Initiation
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Fall 2018 Initiation
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Spring 2018 Initiation
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Fall 2017 Initiation
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Spring 2017 Initiation
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Fall 2016 Initiation
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Spring 2016 Initiation