"If beings knew, as I know, the result of giving and sharing, they would not eat without having given, nor would they allow the stain of selfishness to take hold of them. Even if it were their last morsel, their last bite, they would not enjoy it without sharing, if there were someone with whom to share it."
The work extends well beyond the monastery walls. Every week, Buddhist wisdom and compassion reach communities across Mexico and Latin America through programs built around the people who need them most: from intimate gatherings in family homes to conferences in hospitals and universities, from addiction recovery centres to schools.
Regular teachings for attendants of all ages, held in homes and at the monastery, building a foundation of Buddhist understanding in the community. They run continuously, week after week, and are the backbone of everything else.
Working inside recovery centres with people freeing themselves from drug and alcohol addiction. The sessions explore the nature of craving, the practice of forgiveness, and loving-kindness (mettā) as something that can be trained rather than waited for.
Guidance for the parents of people struggling with addiction, who carry their own exhaustion and guilt. These meetings offer them practical wisdom, a place to be heard, and a way of holding hope that does not depend on the outcome.
Preventive campaigns with children and adolescents in schools and community centres, opening wholesome directions early and offering real alternatives before addiction becomes the problem it already is for so many families in the region.
Talks for doctors, nurses and palliative care teams on developing compassion and finding relief from the particular stress of caring for others. Delivered in hospitals, universities and palliative care centres.
Conversation across traditions with monastics and clergy of other faiths, building understanding between communities that share the same neighbourhoods and, very often, the same concerns.
Together these programs reach thousands of people a year across Mexico and Latin America, and every one of them is offered freely.
We are looking for 50 supporters willing to give USD 20 a month. That is what keeps the monastery free of financial worry and able to devote itself fully to the Dhamma, for the benefit of many.
38% have already joined
Goal: 50 monthly supporters · USD 20 per month
Recurring or one-time.
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See the transfer detailsEvery contribution keeps the monastery running, so that anyone who comes here, in person or online, finds it open.
Electricity, water and the day-to-day running costs of the monastery, including its administration.
Enabling the online Dhamma classes and reaching students in more than fifteen countries.
Supporting the worker who cleans, repairs and maintains the gardens and the buildings.
Medical care and the basic requisites a monastic depends on, which by the Vinaya can only come from the generosity of others.
Piṇḍapāta is the ancient practice of Buddhist monks walking through the streets with their alms bowls, receiving food offered freely by lay practitioners. For monks like Bhante Rāhula, this is not merely a way of sustenance: it is a profound spiritual exchange.
The monks offer the opportunity to make merit through the act of generosity, while the donors express their gratitude for the teachings and the spiritual presence the monks bring to the community. In this exchange, both sides cultivate qualities such as generosity, humility, and interdependence.
If you wish to take part in this practice, you can join us for the weekly Piṇḍapāta or make your donation via PayPal.
Your generosity sustains the Dhamma and allows these teachings to keep reaching those who need them. You can support the Paññābhūmi monastery through any of these means:
If you prefer not to use PayPal, you can send your contribution by Western Union or bank transfer directly to the monastery in Mexico.
Paññābhūmi monastery account in Mexico
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