The university was founded based on the solemn vows of prominent monks of sangha in upper Myanmar. “With the noble aspiration to ensure the endurance of the Buddha’s teaching in perpetuity and to cultivate generations capable of valuing centuries of Buddhist cultural heritage, the university envisions becoming a premier academic institution. Its mission is to nurture innovative, responsible, and dedicated scholars—both monastic and lay persons—who will become exemplary national citizens, equipped to contribute meaningfully to the development of the country.