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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Join Ven. Sangye Khadro for the

Medicine Buddha Retreat

July 3 – 10, 2025

Join Ven. Sangye Khadro for a week-long retreat on the Medicine Buddha, the Buddha of healing and restoring peace and harmony.

Gen Rinpoche Geshe Thabkhe teaches

Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland

Mondays, 9-11 am Pacific Time

Geshe Thabkhe begins a new series of teachings on Nagarjuna’s 500-verse guide to a king on how to live and rule for the welfare of his people, to attain fortunate rebirths and, ultimately, full awakening. English interpretation by Katrina Brooks.

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.

Together we’re finishing the Buddha Hall

A spiritual home for all sentient beings

Inside, construction crews continue to repair the water damage from February. Outside, the community is hardscaping to mitigate fire risk.

On May 17, we had a joyful Buddha Hall blessing with visiting teacher Geshe Gendun Samdup. Watch the celebration here

Recent News

eNews June 2025

eNews June 2025

All the latest Abbey news: multiple retreats at the Abbey, teachings online and in-person around the world, Buddha Hall, and much more!

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Upcoming Events

Latest Teachings

Newest Photos

Local friends bring their family members to join in the festivities.
Monthly eNews & eTeaching
Find out what's happening at the Abbey.
Learn from books by Ven. Thubten Chodron.

Sravasti Abbey

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