Our Vision 
Our vision is intentionally modest. We are not seeking to create anything grand or commercial. Instead, we envision a simple, affordable, community-supported space created solely to serve the needs of our online sangha—a physical home that supports practice, teaching, and connection for our global community. 

A Phased and Responsible Approach 
We are approaching this project gradually and responsibly, allowing the community’s support to guide each next step. We hope to have Venerable Tarpa arrive in Asheville in April 2026. In keeping with monastic values of simplicity and careful stewardship, our initial needs are minimal and focused entirely on supporting teaching and practice.  

Phase One: Relocation & Temporary Housing 
Our first step is to relocate Venerable Tarpa to Asheville and secure simple temporary housing. This could be a rented room or small apartment that allows him to teach, work, and begin building connections with the local community.
Target: $500–$1,000 in total monthly donations 

Phase Two: Shared Practice House 
The next step is to secure a rental house or apartment with sufficient space for visiting sangha members to stay, practice, and train. Housing and food would be offered freely to any visiting sangha member, with no expectation of payment.
Target: $1,500–$2,000 in total monthly donations 

Phase Three: Expanded Facility 
As support allows, we would look to move into a larger or better-suited rental property, enabling longer stays, more frequent visits, and small group retreats.
Target: $2,500–$3,000 in total monthly donations 

Phase Four: A Permanent Home 
Our long-term aspiration is to purchase a property with enough land to support sangha stays, retreats, and permanent housing for training monastics – a true SBT home base and future monastery.
Target: $5,000+ in total monthly donations