Housing

Natural building methods offer housing that is sustainable, cost efficient, and has a low carbon foot print.  Naturally constructed buildings use local, recycled, or on-site materials.  The construction of smaller living spaces keeps the cost down.  Vajra Azaya assists with materials and labor for naturally built structures.  These structures are made with straw bale, cob, earth bags, earth [...]

Food

To move towards self-sufficiency, it’s important that each community provide as much of their food needs as possible.  This can be done most efficiently using permaculture practices which provide a higher yield using less water and without using toxic chemicals for pest control or fertilizer.  Vajra Azaya assists with materials and labor for organic food production [...]

Community

  Each community affiliated with Vajra Azaya is encouraged to open to the public at least a few times per month.  Therefore, each community connected by Vajra Azaya hosts workshops, educational tours, gatherings, and/or recreational events.  The purpose of this is to create community while also showcasing sustainable living to the public who may not [...]

Economics

In order to succeed in being self-reliant, communities need to create a cooperative economic model for their residents.  The economic development model for Vajra Azaya is based on “Cottage Industry” delivered in a Kibbutz style.  Each community has at least some people working in “Cottage Industry Trade” that bring in revenue to the community, while [...]