​PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF SAKYA

The  PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF SAKYA is a Buddhist educational institution established by the Buddhist Bhikus of Seng Guan Temple in 1960.  The Academy is committed to its apostolic concern, which is sharing in the mission of the Lord Buddha, and molding the students to be upright citizens of this country, thus, it seeks THE TOTAL FORMATION OF THE PERSON through the harmonious integration of culture and faith.  Sakya strives to enable each students to value his/her dignity and  worth as a person, to accept his/her role and responsibility in  the building of a community in a specific Philippine situation  and to witness to the primacy of final attainment of Nirvana as exemplified by the Lord Buddha.

 

In order to fulfill this mission, the school commits itself to:

 

• The pursuit of excellent and socially relevant education for all;

• The development of the full potentials of all students;

• The propagation of the basic teaching of the Buddha in order    to instill in the   students moral and intellectual disciplines; and

• The promotion of the best spirits of the Filipino in the context of his role in the global community

 

Sakya endeavors to pursue for the students a well-rounded, high quality education with the teaching of Buddhism as the guiding principle and philosophy.  It is inspired by an environment of enthusiastic learners, dynamic and zealous administrators, dedicated and competent faculty and staff, and supportive and concerned parents and alumni inspire it.

 

• A Sakya teacher is expected to perform his/her tasks in consonance with this Mission Statement