About Our College
Our Mission & Vision
Congo Sea Eagle Buddhist College is dedicated to providing high-quality education in Buddhist studies while fostering a community of compassionate and mindful scholars.
Our Mission
To provide transformative education that integrates academic study, meditation practice, and community service, empowering students to contribute to the well-being of all beings through wisdom and compassion.
Our Vision
To be the leading institution for Buddhist studies in Africa, known for academic excellence, authentic lineage, and innovative application of Buddhist principles to contemporary challenges.
Our History
Congo Sea Eagle Buddhist College was founded in 1995 by Vietnamese Buddhist monk Venerable Thich Minh Quang, who had a vision of establishing a center for Buddhist studies in Central Africa.
The college began with just three teachers and twenty-five students in a small rented facility. Over the years, thanks to generous donations and growing interest in Buddhist studies, CSEBC expanded to its current campus in Kinshasa, which spans 10 acres and includes meditation halls, classrooms, dormitories, and a library housing one of the richest collections of Buddhist literature in Africa.
In 2005, CSEBC received accreditation from the International Association of Buddhist Universities. Today, the college offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Buddhist studies, philosophy, meditation, ethics, and related fields, serving over 1,200 students from more than 30 countries.
Our Distinguished Faculty
Dr. John Smith
Professor of Buddhist Philosophy
Ph.D. from Harvard University. Specializes in Mahayana Buddhist philosophy and has published over 30 papers in international journals.
Dr. Mary Johnson
Professor of Meditation Studies
Ph.D. from Oxford University. Specializes in mindfulness meditation research with 20 years of meditation practice.
Dr. David Lee
Chair of Buddhist Ethics
Ph.D. from Tokyo University. Specializes in Buddhist ethics and has authored several books on Buddhist ethics in modern society.
Campus Facilities
Meditation Centers
Our campus features three dedicated meditation halls, including a traditional Zen hall and a Tibetan-style temple, providing space for daily practice.
Library
The CSEBC library houses over 50,000 volumes of Buddhist literature, scholarly works, and rare manuscripts in multiple languages.
Student Residences
On-campus dormitories provide comfortable accommodation for up to 600 students, with separate facilities for monks and nuns.
Dining Hall
Our vegetarian dining hall serves nutritious meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients, supporting student health and local farmers.
Our Location
Campus Address
123 College Avenue
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
How to Reach Us
Our campus is a 20-minute drive from Kinshasa International Airport and is accessible by public transportation. Regular shuttle services run from the main city center to our campus.
Contact Information
Email: info@csebc.edu
Phone: +243 123 456 789
Fax: +243 123 456 790