Communities Directory: Lama Foundation

Formed: 1968 Established: 1968

Lama Foundation

San Cristobal, New Mexico,

United States

Lama Foundation aims to serve as a sustainable spiritual community and educational center dedicated to the awakening of consciousness, service, spiritual practice with respect for all traditions, and stewardship of the land. Community life is viewed as a school of practical spirituality whose focus is individual and collective spiritual growth through service to others, simplicity of lifestyle, self-awareness, and commitment to daily spiritual practice in some form. Members have an opportunity to learn mindfulness and responsible stewardship as well as skills such as natural building and permaculture, gardening, cooking, carpentry, and silk-screen printing. Community-building skills are a continuing focus. The community works together as a circle in caring for the foundation and strives for consensus in decision making. Summers are an out breath with many visitors and a public program of workshops, retreats, and hermitages. We also operate a cottage industry for producing prayer flags and other items. Winters are an in breath where members continue to serve and strive to take more time for intensive contemplative practice and study. The fire of 1996 offered an opportunity to explore a more sustainable lifestyle utilizing green building and permaculture techniques. Life is rustic, but very beautiful at an elevation of 8600 feet. Come and visit!

Website: http://www.lamafoundation.org/

Contact:

PO Box 240
San Cristobal, New Mexico 87564-0240 United States
Phone: 505-586-1269

Last Updated:12/11/2007

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Call 505-586-1269 or email info@lamafoundation.org ahead of time to arrange a visit.

Affiliations: Findhorn Foundation and Community

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

Population Adult Members: 13 (year round residents) Child Members: 1 (year round residents) Non-member Residents: (10-50 in summer season only) Open to new adults: Yes Open to new children: Yes Gender Balance: 60% M 40% F Open to which gender(s): All genders welcome Ethnic Diversity: 35% identify as 'people of color' Age Focus: No Focus	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Other Labor Contribution: Expected (5-6 hours/day of SEVA) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes ($2000 cap, deferment possible)
Land and Buildings Rural (outhouses, Solar, Green building,) Area: 105 acres (42.5 hectares) Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit Number of Residences: 10 (10 sturdy winterized structures, 3 domes, 2 yurts, 3 trailers) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (vegetarian/vegan diets) Dietary Practice: Vegetarian only Alcohol Use: Seldom used (wine for ceremony only) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (very few people smoke)	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No Shared Spiritual Path: Yes (We embrace all spiritual traditions) Which Spiritual Path(s): Other :: Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) :: Ecumenical (includes "all religions") :: Muslim :: Unitarian Universalist :: Jewish :: Sufi :: Roman Catholic :: Quaker :: Protestant/Lutheran :: Eastern :: Paganism/Earth Religions :: Buddhist :: Native American (We embrace all spiritual traditions)

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