Dear Sangha friends,

Greetings from Mexico! It is with great enthusiasm and joy that I share news about our Chintamani Retreat Center, which is entering a new phase of growth to support the deep practice of our Order.

A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY
In 2002, two mitras, now known as Saddhajoti and Moksasi, bought 3.5 hectares of land in the state of Morelos, about two hours from Mexico City. Their vision at the time was to create a retreat center as a personal investment project, but also to support the activities of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Since then, Chintamani has rented its beautiful facilities for GFR retreats, ordination retreats for both men and women, several Pan-American Conventions, and retreats from different Buddhist centers across Mexico. It has also hosted non-Triratna groups and teachers.

TODAY
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Saddhajoti, she has agreed to loan the land and facilities so that Chintamani can become a Triratna Retreat Center with its own program. A council of six Order members has been established, and I, Jnanadakini, have committed to acting as Director for at least two years while we prepare someone else to take on the role. Some years ago, during a meeting at Adhisthana, I envisioned Chintamani as a mini Adhisthana, and it now seems that we are beginning to make that vision a reality.

COME TO MEET US AND LEAVE YOUR ENERGY TO BUILD A BUDDHA LAND!

As the Order continues to use and engage with Chintamani, the possibility of it becoming a Pure Land grows. You are welcome to:

• Enjoy a solitary retreat
• Participate in retreats
• Donate resources
• Join work retreats
• Simply come and visit us
   

All we need is your active presence at Chintamani for it to flourish and become a place of deep and joyful Dharma practice for our Sangha and Order.

You can get in contact with us through our website

LET'S CREATE A BUDDHA LAND.

With Metta, Jnanadakini