Buddhist Voices
26: Upeksamati In Mexico - How To Start A Buddhist Centre
Apr 20, 2017
Upeksamati, founder of Mexico City Buddhist Center, shares his experience of starting a new Buddhist Center. He discusses the success and growth of the center, the importance of public perception, creating a beautiful space, and extending their reach globally. Upeksamati also talks about his journey to Europe, England, and Mexico, and the history of the Croydon-Budders Centre. He emphasizes the passion for teaching the Dharma and making it accessible through visual aids and interactive methods of learning.
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Quick takeaways
- Building successful Buddhist centers requires focusing on right livelihood, creating beautiful spaces, and offering most activities for free.
- The Mexico City Buddhist centers have thrived by attracting a large audience, providing employment opportunities, and having a passionate core group of individuals.
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Building Successful Buddhist Centers
One of the keys to building successful Buddhist centers, according to Pecimati, is to focus on right livelihood. The centers should provide a sense of community, spiritual life, and a place for people to experience the Dharma. By creating beautiful and aesthetically well-organized spaces, centers can generate trust and a sense of pride in being part of the community. Additionally, Pecimati emphasizes the importance of advertising and offering most activities for free to attract a large audience. Establishing a core group of enthusiastic individuals also helps to build trust and make the center more attractive to newcomers.
