The principle aim of the Sakya Academy is to impart the young novices with a very good Buddhist education and preservation and dissemination of the precious dharma teachings of Lord Buddha. Another aim is to keep alive the unique teachings and traditions of the Sakyapa masters. The Academy will also provide a modern education to help the students to relate to the outside world and make sure that their Buddhist learning is relevant to it.

The proposed site of the project is 7 kms. from Dehra Dun city, situated in about 23 acres of peaceful and secluded land far away from the madding crowd. With very few local inhabitants, the area offers a very conducive atmosphere for a modern education together with practice of profound teachings.

The project aims to accommodate and train 500 monks, and the initial target will be 125 residential students. The projected cost of the construction and furnishing of the Sakya Academy is approximately around 13 crore Indian Rupees. An additional sum of same amount will be sought to run and maintain the school facility exclusively. The annual interest of the stipulated fund would ensure the day- to-day running of the school without disruption. The project is expected to begin as soon as the Indian government clears the project proposal. The completion of project will depend on availability of funds and its release. However we would like to complete the construction at its earliest possible time.