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Long Island Buddhist Meditation Center
Riverhead, NY · EIN 800148046 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X50 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · libmc.org
revenue
$56K
expenses
$49K
net assets
$115K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Offer to our community meditation sessions all throughout the year to bring together those in search of a peacefull state of mind, which is also the foundation Buddahism.

profile · synthesized from sources

Long Island Buddhist Meditation Center (LIBMC) offers meditation classes, silent retreats, and Dhamma study sessions to help individuals cultivate compassion, mental clarity, and a peaceful life. Open to all regardless of background, the center focuses on loving kindness and breathing meditation techniques. It is based in Riverhead, New York, and serves the local Long Island community.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $17K
    INSTALLATION OF BUDDHA STATUTE
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Children's Programs
Religious and mindfulness-based activities designed for children, fostering spiritual and ethical development.
Dhamma Study Class
Weekly session dedicated to reading and discussing Buddhist teachings (Dhamma) to explore insights about life and existence.
Silent Meditation Retreats
Bi-monthly silent retreats offering deeper meditation practice and mindfulness immersion.
Weekly Meditation Classes
Four weekly meditation sessions focusing on loving kindness and breathing techniques to develop compassion and mental focus.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 3 activities
    • Conducting regular meditation classes
      Offers meditation classes multiple times per week, with consistent scheduling on Tuesdays and Fridays, as part of ongoing programming for adults.
    • Hosting silent meditation retreats
      Organizes silent meditation retreats on a recurring basis every two months, providing structured opportunities for deeper practice.
    • Offering Dhamma Study and religious education programs
      Provides weekly Dhamma Study classes and structured meditation programs for children, supporting religious education and intergenerational engagement.
  • Buddhist Religious Ceremonies & Teachings 2 activities
    • Hosting Buddhist religious and ceremonial events
      Conducts traditional Buddhist ceremonies such as the Kathina 2024, Offerings for the 28 Buddhas, Blessings Ceremony, and Alms Offering to observe religious milestones and engage the community.
    • Installing religious monuments and maintaining sacred space
      Installed a Buddha statue as part of efforts to establish and maintain a dedicated meditation and worship center.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$56K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$49K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$222K
Cash$69K
Investments$0
Liabilities$107K
Net assets$115K
Liquid reserves16.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -50.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Don L Jayamaha — Treasurer
  • Kottawe Nanda — President
  • Sudat Tennekoon — Secretary
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Bhante Nanda Partner — Abbot and Chief Monk residing at the center and providing teachings.
  • Hishani Kulasekara Partner — Main sponsor of the Alms Offering and related ceremonies on January 1, 2025.
  • Milinda Abeykoon Partner — Main sponsor of the Alms Offering and related ceremonies on January 1, 2025.
  • New York Buddhist Vihara Partner — Bhante Nanda worked alongside resident monks at New York Buddhist Vihara in Queens, NY, assisting in meditation programs and religious events.
  • Rukaman Senanayaka Partner — Main sponsor of the Alms Offering and related ceremonies on January 1, 2025.
  • Sajiwani Wijerathne Partner — Sponsor of the Alms Offering and related ceremonies on January 1, 2025.
  • Sameera Abeykoon Partner — Main sponsor of the Alms Offering and related ceremonies on January 1, 2025.
  • Yohan Wijerathne Partner — Main sponsor of the Alms Offering and related ceremonies on January 1, 2025.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Integrated Meditation Practice
    methodology: integrated_meditation_practice
    By teaching meditation as a holistic practice integrating spiritual, mental, and physical dimensions, the center produces both personal well-being and spiritual growth because mindfulness is seen as foundational to overall health and ethical living.
  • Loving-Kindness Meditation for Compassion Cultivation
    methodology: loving_kindness_meditation
    By practicing loving-kindness and breath-centered meditation, individuals cultivate compassion and mental calmness because focused intention and regulated breathing shift emotional states and deepen interpersonal empathy.
  • Mindfulness in Daily Life
    methodology: mindfulness_in_daily_life
    By applying meditation techniques to everyday activities, individuals develop greater resilience, competence, and emotional balance because sustained mindful engagement transforms routine actions into opportunities for growth and clarity.