There is something in you that already knows.
Ekstæses Sanctuary is a religious community dedicated to the direct experience of oneness with The Divine. Not belief. Not doctrine. Experience itself.
Our purposeEkstæses Sanctuary is a California-based religious nonprofit community. We exist for one purpose: Relief from suffering. We achieve this through supporting the direct experience of oneness with The Divine — what we call Your Source, Your Creator.
We do not ask you to accept a doctrine or adopt a belief system. We ask only that you come with an open mind and a willingness to experience something beyond the ordinary. Everything we offer — our daily practice, our gatherings, our pilgrimages — is designed to bring you into direct contact with what is already within you.
Three pathways. One destination.
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Our Practice
Daily workbook lessons, meditation, breathwork, and monthly gatherings — a living discipline rooted in direct experience.
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Pilgrimages
Sacred plant ceremonies conducted in nature and in community. An invitation to encounter Your Source directly, with full presence and intention.
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The Syllabus
A 365-day daily workbook practice — the foundation of everything we do at Ekstæses. It is our primary text and freely available to all.
“Truth can only be experienced. It cannot be described and it cannot be explained.”
— The Ekstæses CreedWe do not proselytize. We do not recruit. If you are here, something brought you.
Ekstæses is donation-supported and no one is turned away for inability to contribute. If you feel called, you are welcome to begin the workbook, attend a gathering, or simply read.
We welcome all who come with sincerity. If you feel called to learn more, we invite you to reach out.