"Now it is time for the flourishing of Tibetan Buddhism in the West. That is why I wish for Sravasti Abbey to continue to increase, so a proper monastic Sangha will exist in the West."
- Panchen Otrul Rinpoche



Offerings Gathered:
Taking Delight in Giving

What We Plan To Do

A Step Towards Peace: Building a Home for the Sangha to Sustain the Dharma is a four-phase building/renovation project to expand Sravasti Abbey's immediate residential accommodations and to lay the groundwork for future growth.

What We've Done

In 2008 we:

  • Completed the kitchen-dining remodel to accommodate 30 or more people.
  • Began construction on Gotami House, completing most of the exterior of the building.
  • Installed a complete new water system that can serve the Abbey's growth for many, many years.
  • Installed a septic system for Gotami House.
  • Installed a geo-thermal heating system for Gotami House.
  • Dug and poured the foundation for the retreat cabin.

In 2009 we:

  • Completed the detailed interior work for Gotami House —
    doors, floors, plumbing, lighting, fixtures, cabinetry,
    and so forth.
  • Install two septic fields.
  • Consecrated and dedicated Gotami House
  • Framed and roofed the retreat cabin

In 2010 we:

  • Completed the plumbing and sheet rock for the retreat cabin
  • Retreat cabin dedication is September 19.

 

          Total funds raised as of 6/7/10:   $801,558

          Total funds spent as of 3/31/10:  $760,302

 

Gotami House is the first building in a detailed Master Plan. Eventually, Sravasti Abbey will grow to include a temple and library, a large guesthouse with kitchen/dining facilities, as many as four monastic residences, and more retreat cabins. We expect the current project to provide sufficient facilities for about five years.