Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL)
Buddhist lodge for practice, community, and welfare in Petaling Jaya
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Visit www.chempaka.org.myAbout Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL)
Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL), established in 1985 and located in Taman SEA, Petaling Jaya, is managed by lay Buddhists and serves as a place for devotees to study, practise, and apply the Buddha's teachings. The lodge hosts Buddhist activities and ceremonies, and provides facilities for quiet meditation, Buddhist research, and accommodation for resident Banthes and visiting members of the Sangha. Beyond its religious functions, CBL's committee members are also active in community welfare activities in the surrounding area.
Mission
To provide a centre for Buddhist practice, study, and community welfare for devotees and the broader Petaling Jaya community.
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- It is one of the better-documented religion charities in Malaysia GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL) is a religion nonprofit based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its registration number is PPM-001-10-20051987. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 41 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Malaysia is 43/100.
Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL) is located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.
Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL) is classified as a Religion organization, based in Malaysia.
Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Malaysia nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL), established in 1985 and located in Taman SEA, Petaling Jaya, is managed by lay Buddhists and serves as a place for devotees to study, practise, and apply the Buddha's teachings. The lodge hosts Buddhist activities and ceremonies, and provides facilities for quiet meditation, Buddhist research, and accommodation for resident Banthes and visiting members of the Sangha. Beyond its religious functions, CBL's committee members are also active in community welfare activities in the surrounding area. Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL) is a religion organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1985.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL) is listed in Malaysia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL) is listed in Malaysia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1985
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL)
- What is Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL)?
- Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL) is a religion nonprofit organization based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL), established in 1985 and located in Taman SEA, Petaling Jaya, is managed by lay Buddhists and serves as a place for devotees to study, practise, and apply the Buddha's teachings. The lodge hosts Buddhist activities and ceremonies, and provides facilities for quiet meditation, Buddhist research, and accommodation for resident Banthes and visiting members of the Sangha. Beyond its religious functions, CBL's committee members are also active in community welfare activities in the surrounding area.
- When was Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL) founded?
- Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL) was founded in 1985.
- Where is Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL) located?
- Headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
- Is Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL) trustworthy?
- Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL)'s registration number?
- Registration: PPM-001-10-20051987 (Malaysia).
- What is Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL)'s website?
- https://www.chempaka.org.my
- Are donations to Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.