Namaste Village

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About the Communities

  • Established
  • Spiritual
  • Town/Small City

Founding year

  • 2018

What we do

Namaste Village is a contemplative interfaith spiritual community in Ajijic, Mexico along Lake Chapala, the biggest lake in Mexico. We have a wide range of spiritual practitioners including Unity, A Course In Miracles, Anglican and Buddhist, and we each have our own contemplative practice. We currently have 44 apartments or casitas and an eclectic family of residents. The founder of the community is James Twyman who is a NY Times bestselling author and Peace Troubadour. The Lake Chapala area also has the 2nd best weather in the world and was voted the #1 area in the world to live on a budget.

Our Mission

The family at Namaste Village believes that a shared intention of unity and non-dual spiritual practice brings us into harmony with each other and the world. We are committed to being a positive presence to our Mexican neighbors and support a wide variety of local charitable projects.

  • Purpose
  • Spiritual
  • Community type
  • Spiritual Retreat Centers

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2018
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2018
  • Started living together

Video

  • 10 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
50

How to join

After a visit to the community we will decide together if it feels like a fit

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Please contact us at ma*********************@***il.com for more information

Primary decision-making authority

  • Single Leader or Founding Couple

One person or partnership has ultimate authority.

Decision-making process

  • Majority Vote

More than 50% agreement needed.

Governance structure

  • Representative/Democratic

Members elect leaders who make decisions within defined roles.

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Regular fees: Yes
Labor: Encouraged or suggested
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Common House, Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • Approximately 1 meal per day

Significant food acquisition practices

  • Locally sourced

Dietary restriction

  • People can cook and eat what they want in their own residence

Substance use culture

  • Substance use appears in public spaces but no pressure
  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies
  • Religions
  • Christian
  • Buddhist
  • Muslim
  • Sufi
  • Native

Gender composition

  • Majority cis (over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Mixed adults (few or no children)

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By a single individual, couple, or Family Trust

Setting

  • Town/Small City

Smaller municipalities with local services but rural character.

Community type

  • Spiritual Retreat Centers

    Residential communities focused on providing space for meditation, spiritual practice, and personal growth retreats.

Self-produced energy

  • 33 - 66%

Energy sources used

  • Photovoltaic Solar

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%

Local, organic, or fair trade food

  • Over 66%

Food systems

  • Community garden
  • Land area size
    1 acres

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Location

  • Jalisco, Mexico

Needs and Offers

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  • Real Estate For Sale
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