The Center for Buddhist Studies announces with sadness the passing of Ms. Kyung Ki (Cindy) Min, a dedicated community member and benefactor. Her endowed scholarships, established in 2021 and 2023, ensure lasting support for students studying Buddhism in the Korean tradition.

The Center for Buddhist Studies is saddened to announce the passing of Ms. Kyung Ki (Cindy) Min on October 18, 2025 at the age of 78. After retiring from a long career with the United States Postal Service, she was an active member and supporter of a senior community center and a Buddhist temple. Friends and family remember her energy, passion for dancing, and of course, her love for her cats. She is survived by one sister and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.

Ms. Min was very proud of her many connections to UCLA, and she endowed two scholarships at CBS, starting in 2021 with The Kyung Ki Min Family Scholarship in Memory of Byung Doo Min and Oh Yer Lee in honor of her parents, who were devout Buddhists and active philanthropists in the field of education. She established The Kuk Ki Min Family Scholarship in 2023 in memory of a sister and her family. These endowed scholarships ensure support for students who are interested in Buddhism in the Korean tradition, and that Ms. Min's legacy will continue in perpetuity.

Published: Monday, November 17, 2025