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Teleosis Foundation
CHATHAM, CA · EIN 943400328 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B99 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · shiningbrightlotus.org
revenue
$79K
expenses
$69K
net assets
$16K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE TELEOSIS INSTITUTE IS DEVOTED TO HEALING BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS IN MEDITATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society hosts meditation retreats and spiritual events that blend Zen and Lakota traditions. Programs include in-person and online retreats focused on mindfulness, koan practice, and ceremonial rituals such as the 108 Bells Ceremony. The organization serves a global community of practitioners through structured meditation instruction, dharma talks, and community gatherings.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

108 Bells Ceremony
Annual ritual event where participants ring a bell 108 times to release delusions and purify the three poisons: greed, anger, and delusion.
Abiding in Shamatha Retreat
Four-day in-person retreat focused on Shamatha meditation using the nine stages of calm abiding and individual teacher meetings.
Gently Sitting Like A Stone Retreat
Eight-day in-person meditation retreat combining Zen practice and Lakota ceremony, including meditation, prayer, spirit walks with horses, and purification lodge ceremony.
Unpacking Emotional Koans Course
16-week online course exploring emotional koan practice across the four emotional families: anger, fear, sadness, and joy.
Zazenkai Retreats
Half-day to full-day online and in-person retreats covering deity practice, compassion meditation, emotional koans, and Mondo koan intensives.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 4 activities
    • Cosmopolitan Zen Basics Program
      Offers an introductory program four times per year that includes orientation sessions, simple movement, seated meditation, group reflection, and a one-hour introductory session covering core Zen teachings. The program serves as a recurring entry point for newcomers to learn common Zen practices.
    • Daily and Weekly Meditation Practice
      Hosts daily morning meditation sessions on weekdays and recurring Weekend Sangha Practice events that include Morning Service, 30-minute meditation, Dharma Reflection, and group discussion to support ongoing practice and community engagement.
    • Mondo Zen Facilitation Training
      Offers an introductory class on Mondo Zen Facilitation that covers foundational principles, the inquiry process, core concepts, and terminology to support emotional and spiritual development through experiential methods.
    • Online Community Practice Period
      Hosts a bi-monthly online community practice period focused on ceremony and connection, providing regular virtual opportunities for participants to engage in shared spiritual practice.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$54K68%
Program service revenue$17K22%
Investment income——
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$27K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$16K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$16K
2 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +47.5%
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Accessible Introduction Framework
    methodology: accessible_introduction
    By offering down-to-earth entry points to Zen practice, we increase newcomer engagement and sustained participation because reducing perceived barriers fosters early connection and experimentation.
  • Emotional Koan Path
    methodology: emotional koan path
    By using experiential inquiry within Mondo Zen methods, we develop emotional maturity and compassionate action because confronting emotional patterns through koan practice transforms insight into lived behavior.
  • Open Exploration Model
    methodology: open_exploration
    By emphasizing shared inquiry over a fixed method, we cultivate deeper engagement and personal insight in meditation practice because rigid structures can inhibit authentic discovery.