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Advancement of the American Buddhist Sangha:
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The American Buddhist Sangha (ABS) is an educational, spiritual, and charitable, non-denominational non-profit
for the advancement of Buddhism and interested parties regardless of their spiritual associations around the world. The ABS acknowledges
and respects all faiths within the world that are dedicated to the betterment and enlightenment of mankind.
American Buddhist Sangha
objectives are to provide an assembly where all people who respect life, spirituality, Buddhism's 5 precepts, the noble path,
and the principles values of the American Buddhist Sangha can come together in unity ,respect life, and betterment of humanity; to
operate for educational, artistic, and charitable purposes.
The American Buddhist Sangha declares and affirms its
special responsibility and that of its member's educational seminars, dojos, sanghas, and future organizations to promote the
full participation of persons in all of their activities and in the full range of human endeavor without regard to race, ethnicty,
gender, disability , or sexual orientation, age, language, economic status, or national origin, and without requiring any particular
interpretation of spirituality/religion or to any particular belief or creed, within the realm that the above
stated beliefs do not adversely affect the 5 percepts, the noble path, the betterment of mankind, and the American Buddhist Sangha
bylaws.
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Programs and Activities for the Advancement of the American Buddhist Sangha:
* local and international charitable
activities.
* Work with local and international association/companies/organizations
in health/social
related activities:
* Organize food drives for the less fortunate
* Support religious freedom: by prayer, lectors,
meditation, community awareness, internet based services
* Peace Program: Sangha witness for peace in vigils and
meditation services.
* Involve/ Establishing College Club/organizations
* Involve/ Establish Martial arts clubs/organizations/classes/seminars
within all medias
* Establish Meditation seminars/classes, Lectures seminars/services within all medias.
* Establish ABS
expos and martial arts tournaments. Qigong health seminars/classes
* Establish/support natural healing, places of worship
within all medias
* The Advancement and Promotion of all Martial Artist meeting specified requirements
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Buddha
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Eightfold Path
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Five
Principle Precepts:
1- Respect for Life: To protect the inherent worth of dignity of every person.
Avoid killing
2- Respect for Personal Property: Do not steal; be generous
3- Respect for Personal
Relationships: Avoid indulging in the senses;
Be content with justice, equity and compassion
in relations.
4- Respect for Truth: Be truthful; Have a free and responsible search for the
truth, meaning, and enlightenment. To preserve and research the way of
Buddha.
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Respect for mental and Physical Well-being; To be Mindful, avoid
intoxicants, to be Physically fit for
health, spirit, and protection.
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Principle
Values
Our practice of contemplation and social action is guided by our intentions to:
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Recognize the interdependence of all beings
* Meet suffering directly and with compassion
* Appreciate the importance of not cling to
views and outcomes
* Work with Buddhist from all traditions, and religions.
* Practice nonviolence.
* Use participatory decision-making
techniques.
* Protect and extend human rights.
* Support gender and racial equality, and challenge all forms of unjust discrimination
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Work for a sustainable environment
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Donors can make charitable contributions and receive a tax deduction on their tax return. Making the most of your contributions
includes not only finding a charity that's right for you but also knowing about you tax benefits. American Buddhist Sangha is
registered with the IRS as 501(c)3 organization and maintains a tax-exempt status.
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What does it mean to be a 501(c)3 organization?
For charities, this means that they can accept contributions and offer donors
a tax deduction for their gifts. For donors like you, this means your contributions are fully tax-deductible to the amount allowed
by law.
What counts as a charitable organization? A charitable organization is generally defined as any nonprofit organization
that is incorporated and identified by the IRS as a 501(c)3 organization. American Buddhist Sangha has tax-exempt status
and can accepted tax deductable contributions.
How can I take a deduction for my donation? To claim a deduction, you
will need to fill out a 1040 Form which is available through the IRS Website, and itemized deductions on your Schedule
A. If you fill out the short form or take standard deductions, you cannot claim your contribution.
Do I need a receipt
for donation I make?
The IRS doesn't require receipts for cash donation under $250, but you should keep donation information
on file. cash contributions of $250 and over require an acknowledgement that must be sent to the IRS with your tax returns.
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Do I need any acknowledgement for donations under $250?
Though the IRS doesn't require receipts for donations under
$250, it is a good idea to keep this information on file. Be sure to keep the canceled check, credit card statement, or email receipt
from the organization to which you donate. Always note the donation amount, date of the contribution, and the name of the charity.
For donations
over $250, what information does one need ?
The receipt needs to record the donation amount, the date the donation was made,
and
the name of the charity, as well as a written acknowledgement from the
organization of any property or services that you may
have received in return for
your donation and an estimate of their value. The IRS should acknowledge an email
receipt as an
acceptable record of donation, but to be certain, always consult your
tax advisor. You will also have to submit your receipts to the
IRS by the due date
for tax returns or by the date you file your tax returns for the year in which you
made the donation, depending
on which one comes first.
Can I take a deduction for volunteering my time and services?
You cannot deduct the value of time or
services to a charitable organization, but
you can deduct any hard costs associated with that volunteering, such as the gas
or bus fare
it cost to get there, For example, if you volunteer in a charitable hospital and have to wear a uniform, you can deduct the cost of
buying and
cleaning the uniform. The IRS will let you deduct any out-of-pocket expenses you acquire in the course of
volunteering.
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If you would like to support the American Buddhist Sangha refer to the below donation area .
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