Mission Statement

Our Buddhist schools, in partnership with parents, work to instill and develop in our students the core virtues of kindness, filial piety, respect, trustworthiness, fairness, citizenship, integrity and humility. we provide an environment for our students to achieve their full academic potential and become outstanding citizens who will contribute to making our world a better place.

Ideals

Instilling Goodness/Developing Virtue Schools are founded on the ideals set forth in the teachings of the Buddha. Accordingly, courses in Buddhist Studies are requisite for all students. Students of all faiths, however, are welcome.

Students benefit from a blend of Eastern and Western values and practices that encourages:

• Good personal character
• A broad, multicultural/international perspective
• Academic excellence

In a unique, monastic environment on the campus of a Buddhist university at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, students gain a deep appreciation of their own spiritual natures and inherent wisdom.

A graduate of Instilling Goodness / Developing Virtue Schools:

1. Manifests the core virtues of kindness, filial piety, respect, trustworthiness, fairness, citizenship, integrity and humility.

• Cherishes life in all its forms, is a responsible steward of the environment and exercises frugality.
• Is a confident, well-rounded person who interacts harmoniously with others and takes responsibility for their own actions.
• Has developed the skills of a good citizen and explored within themselves the complementary qualities of leadership and responsible teamwork through active service to others and volunteerism.

2. Has gained a deep appreciation of their own inherent spiritual wisdom through meditation and other spiritual practices and teachings.

• Has an appreciation and understanding of the fundamental teachings in Buddhist philosophy and ethics that inspires them to follow a life of integrity in accordance with their own philosophical or religious beliefs.

3. Has explored and developed their individual academic potential and talents in the humanities, sciences or arts.

• Has developed an enthusiasm for the pursuit of knowledge.
• Is prepared for success in college.
• Has the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Has developed their individual creative potential in thinking, expression and problem solving.

4. Expresses a multinational, global awareness and understanding; and shows an appreciation and respect for a variety of cultures and religions.