Kadampa Buddhist Temple
What should I do about this?
I’ve been studying Buddhism for almost 8 months and am interested in attending a meditation class at a local temple. The only problem is, is that the only places nearby that offer classes in North Texas are an SGI and New Kadampa Center. I’ve been warned that these are cults and best avoided. There are two other temples but I believe that they are only taught in Vietnamese. How can I continue learning when all the places around me either don’t teach in English, or are cults?! Help meh Buddhists, help meh!
SGI is not a cult, Look at our web site and make up your own mind. Don’t be decieved.We are about 12 million members world wide who believe in world peace. Judge for your self. Look at our organization Charter and see if there is anything that you disagree with.
Charter of the Soka Gakkai International
Purposes and Principles
1. SGI shall contribute to peace, culture and education for the happiness and welfare of all humanity based on the Buddhist respect for the sanctity of life.
2. SGI, based on the ideal of world citizenship, shall safeguard fundamental human rights and not discriminate against any individual on any grounds.
3. SGI shall respect and protect the freedom of religion and religious expression.
4. SGI shall promote an understanding of Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism through grass-roots exchange, thereby contributing to individual happiness.
5. SGI shall, through its constituent organizations, encourage its members to contribute toward the prosperity of their respective societies as good citizens.
6. SGI shall respect the independence and autonomy of its constituent organizations in accordance with the conditions prevailing in each country.
7. SGI shall, based on the Buddhist spirit of tolerance, respect other religions, engage in dialogue and work together with them toward the resolution of fundamental issues concerning humanity.
8. SGI shall respect cultural diversity and promote cultural exchange, thereby creating an international society of mutual understanding and harmony.
9. SGI shall promote, based on the Buddhist ideal of symbiosis, the protection of nature and environment.
10. SGI shall contribute to the promotion of education, in pursuit of truth as well as the development of scholarship, to enable all people to cultivate their individual character and enjoy fulfilling and happy lives.
Austin Activity Center (details)
5555 N. Lamar Blvd.
Suite L-123
Austin, TX. 78751 US
Telephone: 512.323.9191
Fax: 512.323.9198
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2 Dallas Community Center (details)
2600 N. Stemmons Fwy.
Suite 190
Dallas, TX. 75207 US
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3 Dallas North Activity Center (details)
4821-A Keller Springs Road
Addision, TX. 75001 US
Telephone: 972.250.4445
Fax: 972.250.4446
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4 El Paso Community Center (details)
2901 North Campbell Street
El Paso, TX. 79902 US
Telephone: 915.534.7022
Fax: 915.534.7146
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5 Fort Worth Activity Center (details)
2709 W. Berry Street
Fort Worth, TX. 76109 US
Telephone: 817.923.4545
Fax: 817.923.4546
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6 Houston Community Center (details)
3465 West Alabama Avenue Suite B
Houston, TX. 77027 US
Telephone: 713.622.6181
Fax: 713.622.6184
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7 Killeen Activity Center (details)
116 East Avenue D Street
Killeen, TX. 76541 US
Telephone: 254.554.6960
Fax: 254.675.1106
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8 San Antonio Community Center (details)
7142 San Pedro Avenue
Suite 116
San Antonio, TX. 78216 US
Telephone: 210.653.7755
Fax: 210.653.0625
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New Kadampa Tradition – First Kadampa Buddhist Temple – Part 1
