Help Wat Yarnna Pay Off the Temple Building Debt

Wat Yarnna, a vital American Buddhist asset, carries a $966k construction debt. Monk Raymond Rivas seeks $50,000 in Phase I to secure its legacy. Invest now to ensure this center of mindfulness operates debt-free, serving the D.C. community for generations.

Location

Washington, D.C., United States

Raymond Rivas
project owner

Funding Status

Active Project
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Goal
$50,000

Project Overview

Introduction

Wat Yarnna, a vital US Buddhist center, carries a severe $966k liability. This crisis limits critical outreach.

Goals
  • Financial Stabilization (Phase I Focus): Initiate a focused fundraising effort targeting $50,000 to demonstrate commitment and momentum towards clearing the total remaining construction debt.

  • Infrastructure Assurance: Eliminate the long-term financial risk to ensure Wat Yarnna remains a secure, permanent institution for religious and cultural exchange, free from debt obligations.

  • Program Expansion: By redirecting funds currently used for debt service, we will immediately allocate resources to expand high-impact community programs, educational initiatives, and professional mindfulness training.

Why it matters

This campaign, led by American Monk Raymond Rivas, offers an opportunity to invest in the long-term sustainability of the Dharma in the United States. A major gift here is not an expense; it is a foundational investment.

By extinguishing this debt, you are guaranteeing that this multimillion-dollar asset can operate at full capacity, shifting its focus entirely from survival to engaged service and leadership. Your contribution ensures that this major center will endure as a debt-free beacon of mindfulness and compassionate wisdom for generations, securing a vital legacy in American religious history.

About the Project Creator

Raymond Rivas
Branch of religion

Theravāda

Monastic time

5 years

Monastery

Wat Yarnna

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