The mission of the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies lies in developing the personality of the students by instilling in them the values of Buddhist philosophy, literature and arts.
The major aims and purposes of this institute are:
In-depth study of Buddhist philosophy and Buddhist logic along with its history, culture and arts.
The study of canonical literature along with ancient classical languages like Sanskrit, Pali and Bhoti, and also modern languages like Hindi and English.
The study of modern subjects such as Indian History, Bauddh Puranic History, Comparative Philosophy, Political Science, Economics, Mathematics and General Science.
Teaching Pali, English, Hindi, Indian History, Political Science and Economics at PG level.
Making the Institute a Research Centre of Excellence and providing PhD programs in all the subjects available in the Institute in order to provide opportunity to the poor students of Ladakh.
Researching on topics related to Buddhism and Himalayan studies, and other subjects taught in the institute.
Study of Sowa Rigpa (Bauddh Medical Science), Thanka Paintings, Traditional Wood Carvings and Traditional Sculptures related to Buddhism.
Translation of Buddhist manuscripts into Indian languages like Hindi and Sanskrit, and into English.
Collecting, preserving and publishing rare manuscripts.
Collecting and preserving objects depart of archaeological significance of the region.
Organizing seminars, exhibitions and Academic exchange programmes.