FAQ - New Building Frequently Asked Question
Q: Can we buy land and build our temple?
A: Mother Center prefers that we find an existing building and make required renovations. However, if we see a potential option, we will talk to the Mother Center.
A: Mother Center prefers that we find an existing building and make required renovations. However, if we see a potential option, we will talk to the Mother Center.
Q: Can we keep this center and start a new one?
A: This may not be feasible; any center needs an army of volunteers to maintain and run the center; We do not want to split the energies of our center which is our family.
Q: Need for outdoor structure for children and outdoor meditation area for adults. Is that already on our list of requirements?
A: Yes
Q: San Francisco Center has a visualization committee and which has worked magic. We should have one at our center.
A: Absolutely, positive thoughts will churn the ether. We are looking for volunteers.
Q: Are we looking at existing church buildings?
A: Yes, that’s what we are focusing on. Realistically, we have to look at other building options as well.
Q: What is the range of properties you have found so far?
A: Between 2 and 6 million.
Q: Can we take a loan to purchase the new building?
A: Mother Center suggests that we do not take loans. However we are open to creative financing, where our devotees can contribute.
Q: People will participate and contribute once they see a visual plan. Are we working towards anything like that?
A: Yes, it is work in progress. A visual example plan will be published soon.
Q. I would like to volunteer. Whom do I contact?
A: We are actively looking for volunteers. Please contact the committee co-chairs at lgc.new.building@gmail.com.
A: This may not be feasible; any center needs an army of volunteers to maintain and run the center; We do not want to split the energies of our center which is our family.
Q: Need for outdoor structure for children and outdoor meditation area for adults. Is that already on our list of requirements?
A: Yes
Q: San Francisco Center has a visualization committee and which has worked magic. We should have one at our center.
A: Absolutely, positive thoughts will churn the ether. We are looking for volunteers.
Q: Are we looking at existing church buildings?
A: Yes, that’s what we are focusing on. Realistically, we have to look at other building options as well.
Q: What is the range of properties you have found so far?
A: Between 2 and 6 million.
Q: Can we take a loan to purchase the new building?
A: Mother Center suggests that we do not take loans. However we are open to creative financing, where our devotees can contribute.
Q: People will participate and contribute once they see a visual plan. Are we working towards anything like that?
A: Yes, it is work in progress. A visual example plan will be published soon.
Q. I would like to volunteer. Whom do I contact?
A: We are actively looking for volunteers. Please contact the committee co-chairs at lgc.new.building@gmail.com.
Q: The zip code statistics show 41% of devotees are living in 'Other' areas.
A: Yes, in our center devotees come from all over the bay area. Only areas with significant number of devotees can be called out.