Flagship Mission
The Peace Mandala Project
A cultural, ecological, and community sanctuary dedicated to peace, wisdom, and collective resilience.
What It Is
What Is the Peace Mandala?
The Peace Mandala is a permanent sanctuary built through collective creation. It honors a lineage of craftsmanship, preserves cultural wisdom, and provides a space for community, learning, and peace-building. This is the third and final Mandala envisioned by Lama Dawa — completing a vision that spans continents and generations.
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
Cultural Preservation
Honoring ancestral wisdom and traditional craftsmanship
Ecological Stewardship
Restoring and protecting the natural environment
Community Gathering
A space for education, retreats, and connection
Intergenerational Connection
Building bridges between traditions and future generations
Peace-Building
A sanctuary dedicated to compassion and clarity
The Process
How the Mandala Is Built
The Mandala is constructed through a traditional, collaborative process involving artisans, volunteers, and community members. Every piece is placed with intention, transforming the act of building into an act of peace.
The Future
What Happens After the Mandala Is Built?
The Mandala becomes a permanent home for: retreats and workshops, cultural events, community service programs, ecological restoration, contemplative practice, intercultural exchange, pilgrimage and tourism, and ongoing education. It is a sanctuary that continues to grow and serve for generations.
Help Us Build a Sanctuary for Peace
Your support helps preserve tradition, empower communities, and create a space dedicated to compassion and clarity.
$5,800 raised toward our $450,000 goal
The Heart of Peace Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible.
What This Project Creates
Sponsorship
Become a Founding Supporter
Your name — or the name of someone you love — can be permanently embedded in the mandala.
Seed of Peace
$25
- ✓Digital certificate of contribution
- ✓Name in our digital community wall
Circle of Light
$100
- ✓Everything in Seed of Peace
- ✓Name engraved on a mandala tile
- ✓Invitation to Build Day
Sacred Foundation
$500
- ✓Everything in Circle of Light
- ✓Framed print of the mandala
- ✓Recognition at dedication ceremony
Heart Patron
$2,500+
- ✓Everything in Sacred Foundation
- ✓Permanent cornerstone recognition
- ✓Private ceremony invite
- ✓Legacy newsletter feature
Budget Breakdown