VIEN AN BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION
3007 LINDELL ST, SILVER SPRING, MD 209021211

Total Revenue
$510,995
Total Expenses
$117,738
Net Assets
$2,091,333

Organizations Filed Purposes: VIEN AN BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION IS A CHURCH-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXCLUSIVELY ENGAGED IN THE OPERATION OF BUDDHIST TEMPLE. ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RITUAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PRAYER SERVICES, SPIRITUAL CONSULTING AND BUDDHISM EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC.

VIEN AN BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RITUAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PRAYER SERVICES, SPIRITUAL CONSULTING AND BUDDHISM EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC.

LUNA NEW YEARLUNA NEW YEAR BEGINS ON THE 1ST DAY OF THE 1ST MONTH OF THE LUNAR CALENDAR, AND IS CELEBRATED UNTIL THE 15TH DAY OF THE SAME MONTH. THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES UNTIL APRIL. IT IS A TIME OF CELEBRATION AND REUNION OF FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. IT IS CUSTOMARY FOR PEOPLE TO VISIT ONE ANOTHER, WISHING FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS. THE MONASTERY, IN PARTICULAR, USUALLY GREETS UP TO 6 TOUR BUSES OF VISITORS AS THEY PAY RESPECT TO BUDDHA, OFFER PRAYERS TO THEIR DEPARTED RELATIVES, AND TAKE PART IN THE CELEBRATION OF NEW YEAR AT THE MONASTERY. THE VEGETARIAN LUNCH OFFERED TO ALL.

LE VU LANVU LAN "ULLAMBANA" IS COMMEMORATED ON THE 15TH DAY OF THE 7TH MONTH OF THE LUNAR CALENDAR DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST THROUGH DECEMBER. IT IS A DAY FOR BUDDHIST DISCIPLES TO SHOW RESPECT AND APPRECIATION TO THEIR PARENTS, LIVING AND DEPARTED, MUCH LIKE MOTHER'S DAY AND FATHER'S DAY IN WESTERN CULTURE. IT IS CUSTOMARY TO WEAR A ROSE, WHERE WHITE PAYS RESPECT AND COMMEMORATES ONE'S PARENT(S) THAT HAVE PASSED AWAY, AND RED CELEBRATES THE HEALTH OF THE ONES LIVING. THE VEGETARIAN LUNCH OFFERED TO ALL.

BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAYVESAK IS CONSIDERED THE HOLIEST DAY FOR BUDDHISM AND OCCURS ON THE 15TH DAY OF THE 4TH MONTH OF THE LUNAR CALENDAR. IT CELEBRATES THE BIRTTH, ENLIGHTENMENT, AND ATTAINMENT OF NIRVANA OF THE BUDDHA. BUDDHIST DISCIPLES GATHER AT THE MONASTERY TO PAY RESPECT, AND LISTEN TO DHARMA TEACHING, AS WELL AS ENJOY THE VEGETARIAN CULINARY EXPERIENCE. THE CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES NORMALLY TAKE PLACE IN APRIL THROUGH JULY.

Executives Listed on Filing

Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
Loan Phuong NguyenSECRETARY30$5,460
Phuong Bich NguyenTREASURER30$5,460
Loan T Ton NuVICE PRESIDENT30$5,460
Thien Chau NguyenPRESIDENT60$5,460
Chau B HuynhACTIVITY CORODINATOR10$0
Mina NguyenASSISTANT TO TREASURER10$0
Betty Hanh PhamASSISTANT TO SECRETARY10$0
Sylvia T ChenEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR25$0

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