Agama International Zen Practice Centre
Charitable organizationSupport of schools and education·8B - 7378 YONGE ST · THORNHILL, ON · L4J 8J1·BN 730739216RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
1. Vipassana Meditation Classes 1.1 Description: The International Agama Zen Practice Centre offers classes on Buddhist meditation techniques specifically focusing on Satipatthana meditation. The primary goal is to ad-vance education by providing skills related to positive mental health practices. 1.2 Frequency & Duration: Weekly meditation classes are currently held with each session lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. The frequency of these classes is planned to increase as the Centre receivesmore funding. 1.3 Eligibility Criteria: Classes are open to the general public welcoming everyone who is unde… Show more
1. Vipassana Meditation Classes 1.1 Description: The International Agama Zen Practice Centre offers classes on Buddhist meditation techniques specifically focusing on Satipatthana meditation. The primary goal is to ad-vance education by providing skills related to positive mental health practices. 1.2 Frequency & Duration: Weekly meditation classes are currently held with each session lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. The frequency of these classes is planned to increase as the Centre receivesmore funding. 1.3 Eligibility Criteria: Classes are open to the general public welcoming everyone who is under 65 in good health and seeks to optimize their life and learn Vipassana meditation. Participationis free but donations are encouraged. 1.4 Application Process: Participants can register via WeChat. Selection is managed by the Centre's directors with guidance from Buddhist householders or monks trained in SatipatthanaVipassana meditation. 1.5 Instructor: Classes are delivered by Master Shi Honglang (Li Zhen Wu) an ordained monk with significant experience teaching and hosting Vipassana meditation classes. 2. Lectures on Agama Sutras 2.1 Description: The Centre provides classes on the Agama Sutras to advance education and offer a deeper understanding of Buddhist teachings. 2.2 Frequency & Duration: Classes are held Monday to Friday from 8:00 PM to 9:15 PM. 2.3 Eligibility Criteria: Open to all individuals who are willing to learn. Participation is free but donations are encouraged. 2.4 Application Process: Participants can register via the Centre’s website or WeChat. 2.5 Course Content: The Agama Sutra 2.6 Format: Classes include an introduction presentation/discussion by the facilitator and a Q&A session. Handouts are provided after classes for continued learning. 2.7 Instructor: Classes are delivered by Master Shi Honglang (Li Zhen Wu) who has extensive experience teaching Buddhist principles. 3. Meditation Camps: 3.1. Overview: the centre offers Vipassana meditation camps (10-day camp weekend camp or half-day camp) which are organized to deepen participants' meditation practice. 3.2. Frequency & Duration: Monthly camps depending on the availability of the location. 3.3. Eligibility: Open to individuals aged 18-65 in good health sound mind and with strong self-discipline. Specific health and legal criteria must be met. 3.4. Structure: Camps include mandatory educational components structured daily activities focused on meditation.
Program descriptions from its F2024 T3010 filing, verbatim · self-reported · this is also the text our semantic search matches against. source ↗
Tier 1 — what we computed (open data)
From the charity's own F2024 T3010 filing. Self-reported; not independently verified. You can recompute every figure.
Cents to cause
T1 · computed (open data)19¢
Per its F2024 T3010, 19¢ of each dollar spent went to programs.
Sector median: 89¢ across 55,155 computed charities.
T3010 line 5000 ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Operating overhead
T1 · computed (open data)81%
Management, administration, and fundraising as a share of total spending. We treat 5–35% as the typical range; we state the figure, you judge.
T3010 line (5010 + 5020) ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Reserves
T1 · computed (open data)—
Years current reserves could cover program spending.
Sector quartiles: 0.4 yr / 0.8 yr / 7.5 yr (p25 / median / p90).
T3010 line (4100 + 4140) ÷ 5000 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Total revenue
T1 · computed (open data)$31K
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)27%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Government-funded
T1 · computed (open data)0%
Share of revenue from federal, provincial, and municipal sources.
T3010 line 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Over the years
Every figure as filed at each fiscal period end, 2023–2024.
| Period end | Revenue | Cents to cause | Overhead | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-31 | $10K | 16¢ | 84% | — |
| 2024-12-31 | $31K | 19¢ | 81% | — |
| trend |
From its T3010 filings (CRA annual releases) · self-reported, not audited by us · when a period is restated in a later release, the newest figures are shown · ✱ = cents-to-cause outside the valid 0–100% range (filing error; not used in rankings). source ↗
★ Tier 2 — Charity Intelligence (analyst-reviewed)
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Board of directors
3 directors reported · 3 of 3at arm's length
- Wu, LizhenDirectorarm's length
- Yang, KaiYanDirectorarm's length
- ZHANG, XUANDirectorarm's length
From its F2024T3010 filing (public CRA record), as filed. “Arm's length” means not related to other officials by family or business ties. source ↗
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