Over eight consecutive courses Miles guides you step-by-step through a systematic presentation of the Gradual Path (lam rim) of Tibetan Buddhism integrated with contemporary perspectives from psychology, neuroscience, and trauma research.

You'll first develop a strong foundation in Buddhist psychology, trauma resilience, and self-mastery, then cultivate universal compassion based on the wisdom of interdependence, and conclude with creative methods of tantra to skillfully reshape our world.

Each of the eight courses consists of at least six classes (2.5 hours each) combining lectures, readings, and guided meditations, to create the most comprehensive approach to learning.

Each course also includes a meditation workshop (4 hours each) on a specific technique such as mindfulness, compassion, visualization, and more.

You can supplement and enhance your online study with one of our group pilgrimages, which help to integrate learning and catalyze growth. 

By the end of the series you will have traversed the thousand-year old Gradual Path, covered over 160 hours of insights and skills, earned a Certificate of Completion, and changed your life forever.

The eight thematic courses covered in the Immersion are taught by Miles include:

C1) Master Your Becoming
Foundations of Buddhist Psychology
Four Noble Truths
Four Foundations of Mindfulness

C2) Trauma-informed Dharma
Neuroscience of Trauma
Spiritual Bypassing
Buddhism & Psychotherapy

C3) Return with Elixir
Tibetan Art of Death & Rebirth
Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey
Carl Jung's Process of Individuation

C4) Find True Refuge
Lam Rim Stage 1 
Precious Life & Death
Refuge & Renunciation

C5) Awaken the Altruist
Lam Rim Stage 2
Science of Compassion
The Six Perfections of the Bodhisattva

C6) Attain Quantum View
Lam Rim Stage 3
Emptiness & Interdependence
Nonduality

C7) Enter the Diamond
Art & Science of Tantra
Featuring special guests Geshe Tenzin Zopa, Geshe Thupten Jinpa, Robert Thurman, Lama Glenn Mullin, Lama Tsultrim Allione and others.

C8) Yoga of Devotion
Guru devotion & Shadow work
Self-actualization
Culminating Ceremony

A Special Bonus Course, Introduction to Tantra led by Tibetan Master Geshe Tenzin Zopa is included in your study package.

The eight Meditation Workshops (each 4-hours) cover a specific meditation technique related to each course theme. Miles will teach you the Buddhist practices of:

W1) Mindfulness Meditation

W2) Altar setup & ritual

W3) Visualization

W4) Contemplation

W5) Compassion

W6) Insight & Emptiness

W7) Energy-work

W8) Devotion

To get the most out of your self-directed study we have created a suite of tools including syllabus, readings, guided meditations, study guide, quizzes, and the Kajabi App that grants you complete access to all your content on any device at any time.

In addition, we strongly recommend you join us on our in-person, annual pilgrimage, led by local wisdom keepers, immersed in meditative practices and virtuous mindset, with like-minded peers who become life-long friends.

A bespoke mantra embossed Certificate of Completion designed by famous Tibetan calligrapher Tashi Mannox is awarded to remarkable students who complete all eight courses and workshops (160+ hours) and meet our graduation requirements.

Yes. If you would like to gift the Contemplative Studies Immersion or sponsor an earnest student in need, please contact us.