Our Journey
Right Path Meditation Center (RPMC) began with a simple aspiration — to establish a place where the Buddha’s teachings could be practised, where the Sangha could be supported, and where the community could come together to cultivate generosity, virtue and wisdom.
Our journey began in 2014, when the committee was established and formally registered. With a shared vision and the support of the community, preparations began to turn this aspiration into a physical place of practice.
In 2015, construction of the meditation center began. What started from the ground gradually took shape through the collective effort, generosity and dedication of committee members, volunteers and supporters.
A significant milestone was reached in 2017, when the Main Dhamma Hall was completed. In the same year, Venerable Jutipañño received the first offering at the newly completed hall, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the center.
From 2017 to 2019, opportunities for the community to practise Dāna became increasingly established at RPMC. The annual 16 September offering began during this period, with Bhante Lee playing an important role in guiding and leading the occasion. Bhante Lee also began visiting RPMC regularly for Piṇḍapāta (alms round), approximately once a month. These occasions provided an opportunity for members of the public to encounter this traditional Buddhist practice and personally participate in offering food and necessities to the Sangha. Over time, the practice of offering and supporting the Sangha became an important part of the life of the center.
In 2019, RPMC entered another stage of development with the acquisition of additional land. Further construction and infrastructure works were undertaken as the center continued to expand its facilities to support its growing activities and community.
Then came 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the many challenges and restrictions of this period, the spirit of Dāna continued. Support and offerings to the Sangha were maintained, while construction work at the center also continued wherever possible.
In 2021, RPMC underwent a major phase of renovation and improvement. The center continued to develop its facilities, creating a more suitable and supportive environment for monastics, practitioners and the wider community. By 2022, an increasing number of monks were visiting RPMC and participating in Piṇḍapāta.
The journey continued in 2024, when additional land was acquired for the future development of RPMC. This expansion included plans for a female practitioners’ accommodation and a new kitchen, providing additional facilities to support the needs of the growing community and the activities of the center.
Continuing the Journey
From the establishment of a committee in 2014 to the meditation center that stands today, RPMC has grown gradually through more than a decade of generosity, dedication and collective effort.
Buildings were constructed and renovated, land was acquired, facilities expanded, and activities grew — but these developments have always served a greater purpose.
At the heart of RPMC is the wish to provide a place where the Dhamma can be learned and practised, where the Sangha can be supported, and where lay practitioners can come together to cultivate wholesome qualities through meditation, Dāna and the Buddha’s teachings.
What RPMC is today was not built by any one individual. It is the result of the generosity and dedication of many — monastics, committee members, volunteers, donors, devotees and supporters who have contributed in different ways throughout the years.
As RPMC continues to grow, we remain grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey, and we look forward to continuing this path together for generations to come.
