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Wat Khmer Hawaii Buddharam
វត្តខ្មែរហាវ៉ៃពុទ្ធារាម
Wat Khmer Hawaii Buddharam (វត្តខ្មែរហាវ៉ៃពុទ្ធារាម) is a Theravada Khmer Buddhist temple in Kea'au, Hawaii.[1][2] It is a nonprofit, and it states its commitment to preserving Cambodian culture in Hawaii.[3]
Religious life
The temple teaches Theravada Khmer Buddhism through educational programs, meditation sessions and community events.[3] It welcomes everyone.[1]
Community
The temple has a membership. Members take part in its spiritual activities and community events.[2]
Visiting
The temple's contact page gives its hours as 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with weekend hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.[2] Its home page gives 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday, and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.[1]
Associations
Wat Khmer Hawaii Buddharam Foundation
(associated organization).[4]
Legal name: Wat Khmer Hawaii Buddharam Foundation.
Registration identifiers: EIN (United States): 92-0931740.
Grantable lists the foundation in Keaau and names Bunthoeun Vin as executive director in 2023–2024 data. This does not establish ownership of the temple premises.
The Wat Khmer Hawaii Buddharam Foundation of Keaau is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) Buddhist religious and educational organization. Bunthoeun Vin was its executive director in 2023 and 2024.[5][6][7] For tax year 2024 it filed an IRS Form 990-PF reporting no assets, contributions or grants.[8][6]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wat Khmer Hawaii Buddharam, official website
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Wat Khmer Hawaii Buddharam, Contact
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wat Khmer Hawaii Buddharam, About
- ↑ Grantable, Wat Khmer Hawaii Buddharam Foundation
- ↑ TaxExemptWorld, Keaau, Hawaii organizations
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Grantable, Wat Khmer Hawaii Buddharam Foundation (IRS Form 990 data)
- ↑ Cause IQ, Hawaii Buddhist organizations
- ↑ Grantmakers.io, Wat Khmer Hawaii Buddharam Foundation