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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Together we’ll build the Buddha Hall

A spiritual home for all sentient beings

Built “by the people and for the people,” the Buddha Hall will be a temple and library where people of all backgrounds can learn to replace anxiety, anger, and fear with love, compassion, and wisdom.

It’s where we learn to create peace in our chaotic world. Want to join in? Make an offering here >>

Window and door frames in building.

Upper Floor Comes to Life

March continues to be dedicated to setting Faswall blocks and then pouring concrete into them.

People shovel sand into truck.

Joyous Effort!

The community had joyful minds when shoveling frozen sand—creating the conditions to build the Buddha Hall.

Construction Valentines

Two poems for Valentine’s Day, rejoicing in the construction of the Buddha Hall.

Lower Level Guided Tour

Ven. Samten takes you on a guided tour of the Buddha Hall’s newly framed lower level.

Slab is Poured and Walls Rise

Through the hard work and great kindness of many people, the concrete slab floor has been poured and interior walls have been erected.

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eNews March 2023

eNews March 2023

All the latest Abbey news: Buddha Hall, winter retreat, Geshe Dadul, Losar, SAFE spring courses, many upcoming talks, and more!

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Crew member sets block.
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Sravasti Abbey

692 Country Lane
Newport WA 99156 USA
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509-447-5549