Direct Experience is the source of all true knowing.
A Church devoted to The Path of Direct Experience.
Truth is verified through lived experience.
Safe. Secure. Supported.
Every aspect of The Path is held within a structure designed to ensure members are safe, secure, and supported.
This is a religious path, not a recreational pursuit, and not a substitute for clinical care.
Sacred Sacraments
Sacred sacraments have been used across cultures and throughout history as allies of communion, opening the interior landscape where deeper truth can be encountered directly.
Within CODE, these sacraments are approached with discipline, reverence, and structure. They are not taken casually, and they are never separated from preparation, guidance, and integration.
They do not create truth. They uncover it.
Our Mission
To provide safe, secure, and supported access to the Divine through sacred sacraments, while protecting the legal and religious framework that makes this work possible.
Research and Academic Inquiry
CODE engages in ongoing dialogue with leading thinkers, researchers, and institutions exploring consciousness, spirituality, and human transformation.
Our work reflects a commitment to intellectual honesty, disciplined inquiry, and the responsible exploration of sacred experience.
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CODE participates in academic and institutional dialogue, including work with Harvard Divinity School's Program on Psychedelics and Spirituality, contributing to the broader conversation on religion, consciousness, and sacred practice.
“We recognize the Church of Direct Experience's sincere commitment to ethical, spiritually grounded practice.”
Harvard Divinity School researchers
Community
The Path of Direct Experience is walked together. We are a community of sincere individuals committed not to belief, but to truth—tested and confirmed through lived experience.
Community Gathering
Shared time in connection, reflection, and presence within a supportive and grounded environment.
Evening Festivities
Music, sound, and communal engagement that open the space and settle the mind into readiness.
Health & Preparation
Practices that prepare the body and mind—creating the conditions for clarity, stability, and openness.
Sacred Ceremonies
Structured ceremonial experiences conducted with care, discipline, and guidance.
Engaging Discussions
Thoughtful dialogue that allows insight to be articulated, examined, and understood.
Reflection & Integration
The work of bringing experience into life—where insight becomes action and change becomes real.
Participation
Participation within CODE is structured, intentional, and guided. Each member or participant enters through a process of preparation, understanding, and alignment with the principles of The Path.
Experiences are held within a framework that prioritizes safety, responsibility, and integration.
The Eight Beliefs
and Ways of Knowing
The foundation of CODE rests on The Eight Beliefs and Ways of Knowing.
These are not abstract ideas. They are principles to be lived, tested, and confirmed through Direct Experience. They serve as both compass and structure for understanding what is true.
There Is One Source — The All, Divine Intelligence, God, Great Spirit, The Creator.
All things arise from one living Source. The same intelligence that shapes the stars moves through the breath of every creature. Nothing stands apart from it. In silence, this truth becomes self-evident: life is not divided but continuous, an unbroken current of being.
The Divine is both the origin and the presence within all things. It cannot be contained or named, yet it reveals itself through love. When one meets another with openness of heart, the face of the Eternal is seen. To love is to know the All directly.
This awareness brings order to thought and peace to the heart. It dissolves separation, replaces striving with wonder, and restores meaning to every act. To live in remembrance of the Source is to participate consciously in creation itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
CODE is a religious organization centered on Direct Experience as the primary source of knowing. Its practices are grounded in structured ceremonial participation, preparation, and integration.
No. Sacred sacraments within CODE are not used casually, socially, or recreationally. They are engaged only within a structured ceremonial context.
No. They are not sold, distributed for personal possession, or used outside the ceremonial setting.
No prior experience is required. Participation is guided by readiness, not background.
The purpose is not escape, enhancement, or entertainment. The purpose is Direct Experience — encountering reality, self, and the divine with greater clarity.
CODE is structured as a complete path, not a single event. Each experience exists within an ongoing process that includes preparation, ceremony, and integration.
Yes. All participants complete a screening process to ensure readiness and alignment, and to maintain a safe, secure, and supported environment.
Integration is an essential part of the process. Members/participants engage in reflection, discussion, and continued application of insight within daily life.
Legal and Religious Foundation
CODE operates as a religious organization grounded in the lawful practice of its sacraments and the protection of religious freedom.
We are committed to operating with integrity, responsibility, and respect for the legal frameworks that govern religious expression.
Religious Freedom
Grounded in the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, we advocate for the constitutional right to practice sincerely held religious beliefs.
Legal Recognition
As a federally recognized 508(c)(1)(A) religious organization, CODE operates within established legal frameworks while working to expand protections for all sincere practitioners.
Responsible Stewardship
We maintain the highest standards of safety, transparency, and ethical practice, ensuring that sacred ceremonies are conducted with care, reverence, and accountability.
