A Pure Land in the Rockies

For decades the valleys and peaks of Shambhala Mountain Center have hosted thousands of visitors and extraordinary teachers. We are now in a vital stage where improving our fundamental infrastructure is key to the health of our land.

Pure Water Nourishes Growth

In 2009 we improved the quality and quantity of water we use. Now, we must take care of that water after its use by building a treatment plant that can return the water to the earth and meet all public safety standards.

A Pure Heart

Our aspiration to lead a life of compassionate action in the service of others and create a society based on human goodness is the same aspiration we have for living on this earth with respect and consideration for our environment.

Providing for the present
Preparing for the future

When the wastewater system currently in place was created in 1985, it served only two buildings and far fewer people. Currently, we are hosting enough guests each year to use 3 million gallons of water annually.

After a year of construction, the wastewater treatment plant tanks and were placed and the operation building was completed in December of 2011.  In April 2012, SMC’s downtown septic systems were connected to the plant as it was launched into the initial phases of operations.  Our next step is to complete the design and installation of the collection system that will bring the wastewater from buildings across the land to the plant.

Upon completion of project, we will have the ability to treat 33,000 gallons of water each day allowing us to host 660 people per day. The system is designed with future expansion needs in mind.

Four years, two million dollars

The wastewater treatment facility will cost 2.1 million dollars to complete.

To date we have raised $1.3 million! Thank you to all of our donors.

Shambhala Mountain Center is asking for your help to complete the next phase of our three-phase project.

  • $1.3 million by the end of December 2010. – COMPLETED
  • $250,000 between January and November 2012.
  • $550,000 between December 2012 and November 2013.

We will complete the facility in 2013.