Khenpo Jamyang Tenzin studied at Sakya College under Khenchen Appey Rinpoche until 1984 and later served as the acting Khenpo until 1989. He then undertook a three year retreat under the guidance of H.E. Chogye Trichen Rinpoche. He has been teaching philosophy and Tibetan language at his monastery in Mundgod, India, since 1994.

The Academy is situated in the Tinchuli suburb of the Boudha area, which is home to the famous Boudhanath Stupa.  The campus architecture provides an harmonious setting with a high standard of design, building materials and custom made furnishings.

 

The school has a shrine hall which can accommodate up to 500 people for special lessons and events.  There are 10 classrooms available, as well as a common lounge for the students' relaxation and use.  There are three dining halls, which accommodate up to 80 people.  The Academy maintains a scholarly library which provides all the reference books required for students' use, available to students during the school term, as well as a large selection of Buddhist academic and practice texts. A further library is under construction.

There are 64 individual rooms available for student accommodation.  The dormitory rooms in both mens' and womens' wings have an attached balcony overlooking the Boudhanath Stupa and the Kathmandu Valley. Student rooms are provided with a single bed, closet, desk and chair. Every floor in each wing is equipped with clean, modern shared bathrooms with showers and flush toilets.  There are also basketball and badminton courts, as well as a garden with shaded pavilions for students' recreation, relaxation and study.  The Academy campus is secured by a day and night guard.