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  • Our Vision

Sakyamuni University is a private research university, is a non-profit institution dedicated to providing a platform for Buddhist studies, academic research, science research, and community engagement. 

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At Sakyamuni University, our mission is to create a vibrant community of scholars and thinkers who embody intellectual expansiveness, wide-ranging perspectives, and freedom to explore new lines of thinking. We strive to foster an environment that is buzzing with ideas and innovation, where questions are approached with openness and curiosity, and excellence is pursued in all aspects of our endeavors.

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Our Initiatives

Sakyamuni University aims to provide a holistic education that integrates Buddhist philosophy with modern academic inquiry, cultivating compassionate, wise, and critically thinking individuals who contribute to the betterment of society.

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​The Sakyamuni University shall offer a range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, and continuing education courses, integrating Buddhist studies with contemporary knowledge.

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Sakyamuni University shall promote research and scholarship in Buddhist studies, science, and other fields, fostering a culture of inquiry and discovery.

Our Mission

Sakyamuni University is established to provide a comprehensive education, blending traditional Buddhist values with modern academic disciplines. The University's mission is to foster a community of scholars, practitioners, and leaders, who embody the principles of wisdom, compassion, and service.

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Our proposed Sakyamuni University will offer a range of programs, providing a platform for Buddhist studies, academic research, science research, and community engagement.

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Academic Research

Sakyamuni University proposes a novel approach to higher education by integrating Buddhist studies with modern academic inquiry. This interdisciplinary institution aims to cultivate compassionate, wise, and critically thinking individuals who contribute to the betterment of society. By combining the timeless wisdom of Buddhism with contemporary knowledge, Sakyamuni University seeks to foster a new generation of leaders and change-makers.

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Science Research

In an era marked by complexity, uncertainty, and rapid change, the need for holistic education that addresses the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of human experience has never been more pressing. Sakyamuni University responds to this need by offering a unique educational model that integrates Buddhist studies with modern academic inquiry.

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Sakyamuni University seeks to foster a new generation of leaders and change-makers.

Sakyamuni University's Philosophy

"The mind is everything; what you think, you become." 

Through education and practice, we can transform ourselves and the world.

Admission

Sakyamuni University offers a unique and transformative educational experience that fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and personal growth. Our admission process is designed to identify individuals who share our values and are eager to embark on a journey of discovery and exploration.

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Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination at Sakyamuni University: The university is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and California law, Sakyamuni does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Inquiries concerning this policy may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity & Accessibility. Inquiries may also be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, OCR.DC@ed.gov. See Sakyamuni University’s full Equal Opportunity & Nondiscrimination Statement.

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