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Forming Formed: 2002 Established: 2002
Buddha Dharma Sangha
Chico, California,
United States
by the river
 HI
We are forming a multi domicile community in Chico, CA.
Two hours above Sacramento
We are practitioners of Vajrayana Buddhism and have high regard and respect for all authentic spiritual paths and traditions.
We each own or rent our own home and come together for potluck meals and Dharma practice on a weekly basis.
  Status: active
Website: http://mychineseherbalist.com/BDS
Contact:
Kadag Gyurme
689 E. 18th St
Chico, California 95928 United States
Phone: 530-828-2589
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Last Updated:5/3/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: email or call to set up a visit
Network Affiliations:
FEC: Federation of Egalitarian Communities
Population
Adult Members:
4
Child Members:
4
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
50% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Any and all can sit on the council)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Small Town
Area:
3 acres (1.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
3
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Buddhist
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
(Our Children have been going to the Waldorf Method School called the Blue Oak Charter School. It is a charter school of the Chico Unified School District.)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Forming
Number of Units:
3
 
 
by the river
land
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