Sravasti Abbey

A Buddhist monastery for people from all walks of life to learn practical ways of living in loving kindness, compassion, and wisdom, creating peace in a chaotic world.
A Buddhist monastery for people from all walks of life to learn practical ways of living in loving kindness, compassion, and wisdom, creating peace in a chaotic world.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
“I am heartened to learn of the establishment of Sravasti Abbey in the USA.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
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Registration now open!

Sravasti Abbey Friends Education (SAFE) Spring Session

Begins April 7

SAFE 1A registration quickly fills! If you have taken a break from SAFE and would like to resume your studies, write to the office.

In-person in Spokane!

Beginning Buddhism

Wednesdays at 6 pm

Venerables Jigme and Dekyi teach from Ven. Thubten Chodron’s Open Heart, Clear Mind. The spring session focuses on working effectively with emotions. Now at the Spokane Buddhist Temple, lower level.

In-person and online

Standing up for Compassion with Vens. Semkye and Jigme

April 4 – April 6

Join Vens. Semkye & Jigme for a weekend retreat on keeping our hearts open and wisely engaged through ethics and compassion.

In-person in Europe!

Ven. Thubten Chodron Teaching Tour

March and April

Join Venerable Chodron in-person in New York City, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, or Germany!

Together we’re finishing the Buddha Hall

A spiritual home for all sentient beings

Buddha Hall Grand Opening Delayed An unfortunate incident occurred with the freezing of a fire suppression line. Professional efforts are underway to remediate the resultant water damage as soon as possible.

All the Abbey’s programs will continue as listed. We’ll meet in Chenrezig Hall.

Recent News

eNews March 2025

eNews March 2025

All the latest Abbey news: Winter Retreat ends, Murphy’s Law, Annual Report, live international teachings and more!

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Sravasti Abbey

692 Country Lane
Newport WA 99156 USA
[email protected]
509-447-5549