Building Moksha Monastery
Moksha Monastery will be a nonprofit religious institution dedicated to monastic spiritual discipline, deep meditation, and sacred study. Rooted in Buddhist and Hindu traditions emphasizing nonduality, the monastery will serve as a residential retreat for serious practitioners and a sanctuary for those seeking genuine spiritual awakening.
Our goal is to establish the monastery in a rural area of Oregon with zoning laws favorable to religious use, ensuring long-term stability and legal protection under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).
We seek to fundraise approximately one million dollars, to acquire land, construct essential buildings, and sustain the monastery’s operations.
The Vision
The Monastery will provide:
A Dedicated Space for Spiritual Practice
- Daily meditation and self-inquiry
- Silent retreats for deep contemplation
- Advanced training in non-dual realization
A Nonprofit Religious Institution (501(c)(3))
- Operates on a donation-based model (no commercial retreats)
- Provides long-term residence for monks and lay practitioners
- Offers spiritual guidance and sacred study
Sustainability & Simplicity
- Minimal ecological footprint
- Self-sufficient lifestyle, incorporating permaculture, renewable energy, and organic food production
- Focus on voluntary simplicity and renunciation
A New Model of Modern Monasticism
- Integrates traditional discipline with contemporary adaptability
- Supports monks, lay practitioners, and temporary retreatants
- Serves as a model for future monastic communities
Location Requirements
We are currently researching Oregon counties that offer:
- Zoning laws that support monasteries (e.g., Klamath, Josephine, Douglas, Curry)
- Affordable land (10-50 acres) in a secluded yet accessible location
- Natural beauty and tranquility, conducive to deep practice
Fundraising Goals
Goal: $650,000+ (Minimal)
- Land Acquisition: 10-20 acres
- Basic Infrastructure: Simple cabins, meditation hall
- Sustainable Development: Off-grid basics
Goal: $950,000+ (Ideal)
- Land Acquisition: 20-40 acres
- Basic Infrastructure: Monastic housing, meditation hall, kitchen, utilities
- Sustainable Development: Gardens, solar energy
Goal: $1,250,000+ (Full Vision)
- Land Acquisition: 40+ acres
- Basic Infrastructure: Multiple structures, retreat facilities, library
- Sustainable Development: Self-sustaining permaculture, advanced solar, long-term endowment
Next Steps
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Finalize 501(c)(3) nonprofit registration (In progress)
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Continue land research and zoning applications (2025)
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Launch initial fundraising campaign (2026)
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Secure funding and begin land acquisition (2026-2027)
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Start construction and establish monastery operations (2028)
How You Can Help
We invite spiritual seekers, benefactors, and visionaries to contribute to this once-in-a-lifetime project. Whether through donations, networking, or volunteering, your support will help create a lasting sanctuary for wisdom and liberation. For inquiries, comments, or collaboration, please contact us through the form on our contact page. →