SAKYADHITA HAWAII
EIN 91-1934279 · Buddhism (X50)
What they do
Lai Community Peace Center is A Community Resource Center Offering Education and Training In Nonviolence, Compassion, and Wisdom. The Center Based On Buddhist Principles of Nonharm, Ethical Conduct, Compassion, Loving Kindness, and Wisdom, As Well As Values of Gender Equity and Appreciation of Cultural Diversity. Programs Include Training In Meditation, Conflict Resolution, Peace Leadership and Empowerment, and Non-violent Communications Skills. Programs In Mindfulness, Sustainable Agriculture, Food Cultures, and Wellness Benefit All Sectors of The Community, With Some Programs Designed Especially for Woman and Children. The Vision of Sakyadhita Hawaii is to Establish Lai Peace Center On Five Acres of Landin Waialua, On The Island of Oahu. Classes, Workshops, and Retreats In Mindfulness, Healing Arts, Buddhist Studies, and World Religions Are Offered to The Community Throughout The Year.
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DEBBIE AZAMA-PARKDIRECTOR
DR KARMA LEKSHE TSOMOPRESIDENT
DR MARGARET COBERLYVICE PRESIDENT
JANE KEIKO AGENA NAGAITREASURER
ROBIN MAZORDIRECTOR
SR MALIA DOMINICA WONG OBDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2014
- Location
- PO Box 273, Waialua, HI 96791
- County
- Honolulu
- In care of
- Karma Lekshe Tsomo
- Primary officer
- Karma Lekshe Tsomo, President
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Buddhism (X50)
- IRS tax category
- Buddhism
- Revocation date
- May 15, 2010