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ARIZONA INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST
MESA, AZ · EIN 770617811 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE X50 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · www.meditationforyou.org
revenue
$60K
expenses
$31K
net assets
$141K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST MEDITATION CENTER.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center (AIBMC) is a Theravada Buddhist temple and meditation center in Arizona, led by Venerable Bhante Ananda, a monk trained at Gangaramaya Temple in Sri Lanka. The center offers meditation instruction, Dhamma talks, interfaith engagement, and community programs, emphasizing compassion and non-sectarian values. It serves both Buddhist practitioners and the broader public.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Children's and Family Programs
Open house events and educational activities for children and families to introduce Buddhist values and mindfulness
Cultural and Religious Ceremonies
Observance of traditional Buddhist festivals including Vesak Celebration and Katina Ceremony
Daylong Meditation Retreats
Full-day meditation retreats offering sitting and walking meditation, mindfulness practice, and Dhamma reflection
Dhamma Talks and Teachings
Educational sessions on Buddhist texts such as the Dhammapada, the Sangha, and meditation benefits, led by monks and visiting teachers
Interfaith Chaplaincy
Participation in hospital chaplaincy and interfaith activities, including service at Good Samaritan Medical Center
Weekly Meditation Schedule
Regular sitting and walking meditation sessions guided by resident monks and teachers
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Buddhist Teaching & Study Programs 6 activities
    • Conducting religious and cultural Buddhist ceremonies
      Holds annual Buddhist observances including Vesak Celebration and Katina Ceremony, with events documented in 2022 and 2024.
    • Hosting Buddhist ceremonies and celebrations
      The organization hosts traditional Buddhist ceremonies such as the Katina Ceremony and Vesak Celebration, and holds general temple activities.
    • Hosting Buddhist religious ceremonies and activities
      The organization holds various temple activities, including Katina Ceremonies (in 2022 and 2024) and Vesak Celebrations (in 2024), and offers Dhamma Talks.
    • Hosting temple-based educational and community programs
      Organizes regular temple activities, including Dhamma talks, daylong retreats, and open house programs for children and adults to engage with Buddhist teachings.
    • Offering Dhamma talks and educational programs
      The organization provides Dhamma talks and educational programs, including an Open House Children's Program.
    • Offering educational programs
      The organization offers educational programs including an Open House Children's Program and Open House Dhamma Talks.
  • One-on-One Spiritual Mentoring & Meditation Training 3 activities
    • Conducting Buddhist meditation classes and retreats
      The organization conducts meditation classes for patients, families, and hospital employees, and offers teachings on meditation to cultivate mindfulness and inner peace. They also hold daylong retreats and sitting and walking meditation sessions.
    • Conducting meditation classes and retreats
      The organization conducts meditation classes for patients, families, and hospital employees, and holds daylong meditation retreats.
    • Offering meditation instruction and mindfulness teachings
      Provides regular sitting and walking meditation sessions led by Rev. Dhammapala, along with ongoing teachings on meditation to support mindfulness and inner peace.
  • Religious Facility Construction & Renovation 2 activities
    • Constructing facilities for meditation
      The organization is undertaking the construction of a new Meditation Hall.
    • Constructing meditation and worship facilities
      Began construction on a new Meditation Hall to support expanded practice and teaching activities.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Offering Buddhist education and counseling
      Bhante Bodhika serves as a teacher and counselor at the organization, as well as at other Buddhist Viharas.
    • Providing Buddhist chaplaincy and meditation services in medical settings
      Bhante Ananda serves as a chaplain at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, where he conducts meditation classes for patients, families, and hospital staff as part of inter-faith spiritual care.
    • Providing Buddhist teaching and counseling services
      Bhante Bodhika serves as a teacher and counselor at A.I.B.M.C. and previously at other Buddhist viharas, offering spiritual guidance and instruction since at least 2016.
    • Providing chaplaincy and counseling services
      Bhante Ananda serves as a chaplain at Good Samaritan Medical Center, engaging in inter-faith activities, while Bhante Bodhika provides teaching and counseling services.
    • Providing chaplaincy and interfaith services
      Bhante Ananda works as a chaplain at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, engaging in inter-faith activities.
    • Providing chaplaincy and interfaith services
      Bhante Ananda serves as a chaplain at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, engaging in inter-faith activities.
    • Providing teaching and counseling
      Bhante Bodhika serves as a teacher and counselor at the organization, as well as at other Buddhist centers.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$60K
Contributions & grants$60K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$210K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$141K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SIYABALAGODA ANANDA PRESIDENT 80 $3K
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • Access to Insight Partner — Linked as a resource for readings in Theravada Buddhism
  • Audio Dharma Partner — Linked as a source for talks by Gil Fronsdal
  • Bhavana Society Partner — Linked as a Theravada Monastery and Meditation Center
  • Bodhi Monastery Partner — Linked as the home of Bhikkhu Bodhi
  • Buddha Net Partner — Linked as a Buddhist Information Network
  • Buddhist Vihara Partner — Bhante Bodhika served as a teacher and counselor.
  • Dharma Net Partner — Linked as an on-line learning center
  • Dharma Vijaya Partner — Linked as the home of Ven. Piyananda
  • Goenka - Vipassana Centers Partner — Linked as a network of Vipassana meditation centers
  • Good Samaritan Medical Center Partner — Bhante Ananda worked as a chaplain at the center.
  • Insight Meditation Society Partner — Linked as a meditation organization
  • Metta Forest Monastery Partner — Linked as the home of Thanissaro Bhikkhu
  • Pali Text Society Partner — Linked as a resource for Pali texts
  • Plumb Village Partner — Linked as the home of Thich Nhat Hanh
  • Sambuddhaloka Vihara Partner — Bhante Bodhika served as a teacher and counselor.
  • Wise Brain Partner — Linked as a resource related to neuroscience and well-being
  • Zencast Partner — Linked as a Zen-related podcast resource