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DHARMA REFUGE INC
Rochester, NY · EIN 274066198 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE X50 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · dharmarefuge.com
revenue
$49K
expenses
$51K
net assets
$38K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Buddhist Meditation and Study

profile · synthesized from sources

Dharma Refuge Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Rochester, NY, dedicated to Buddhist meditation and study rooted in the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism and the lineage of Dudjom Lingpa. It offers meditation guidance, retreats, and educational programs focused on compassion, mindfulness, and spiritual awakening. The organization welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds to participate in its community-centered practices.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

All-Day Sits
Monthly extended silent meditation sessions held from noon to 5:00 PM, building on regular Saturday morning practice gatherings.
Book Discussion
Monthly meditation and book discussion series facilitated by John Stewart, currently centered on Anam Thubten’s "No Self. No Problem. Awakening to our True Nature."
Practice in the Park
Outdoor meditation and practice sessions held in natural settings, fostering community and connection with the environment.
Sangha Meals
Community meals that support fellowship and shared practice among members of the Dharma Refuge sangha.
Sustainable Compassion Training
Monthly meditation and study program led by teacher Deborah King, offering a complete meditation path focused on love, healing, and awakening. No experience required and open to all.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 5 activities
    • Buddhist meditation and study programs
      Provides ongoing Buddhist meditation and study programs as part of its core programming.
    • Meditation and book discussion sessions
      Conducts monthly discussion groups centered on meditation and the teachings of Anam Thubten.
    • Monthly all-day silent meditation sessions
      Hosts silent meditation sessions lasting from noon to 5:00 PM, offered on a monthly basis.
    • Outdoor meditation gatherings
      Hosts meditation events in park settings, providing accessible opportunities for practice in nature.
    • Sustainable Compassion Training program
      Offers a monthly program in Buddhist meditation and study, open to all regardless of experience level.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants$1370%
Program service revenue$25K51%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$51K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$38K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$38K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +82.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • Sue Kochan — Spiritual Director
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Bodhisattva-Path Framework
    methodology: bodhisattva-path framework
    By following the Bodhisattva path within the Tibetan Buddhist Nyingma tradition and Dudjom Lingpa lineage, we cultivate awakened compassion and wisdom because sustained engagement with this lineage's teachings and practices transforms self-centered concerns into service for others.
  • Integrated Mindfulness and Compassion Training
    methodology: integrated mindfulness and compassion training
    By combining non-dual awareness, compassion, ethical development, and empirically-based mindfulness practices, we produce deeper spiritual and psychological transformation because this integration supports both insight and relational healing.