Scheduled instruction
Scheduled group instruction on a published calendar.
A program of Believe In Miracles
The Nondual
Formation Program
A path of spiritual practice, healing and service.
A structured path of religious instruction and spiritual formation in the nondual traditions of Advaita Vedanta and Buddhism, conducted under the direction of Minister Paul Wagner.
Advaita VedantaBuddhismSustained practice
Open to the public by application. No prior credential is required.
A life centered in practice
Who it's for
Formation is for people called to go beyond regular attendance - those preparing to teach, to serve in ministry, or to hold a sustained contemplative practice at the center of their life. No prior credential is required. What's required is readiness to practice consistently and to be taught.
Some arrive after years of sitting. Some arrive after something broke open and they can't go back. Both belong here.
Teaching, practice & connection
Paul with participants at earlier teaching gatherings.
What it includes
Daily practice
Assigned daily practice with periodic review.
Direct study
Direct study with the Minister.
Community participation
Participation in the community's regular gatherings and services.
Initiation & transmission
Admission to initiation and transmission of practice as readiness permits.
The teaching library
Access to the full library of recorded teachings, mantras, and practice materials.
Published monthly tuition
The three tiers
Foundation
$500per month
Group instruction, assigned practice, community participation, full library access. The entry point, and enough for most people.
Read admission detailsFormation
$2,500per month
Everything in Foundation, plus small-group study with the Minister, individual practice review, and priority admission to initiation and transmission.
Read admission detailsIntensive
$10,000per month
Everything in Formation, plus direct ongoing study with the Minister, formation as a teacher or spiritual leader, and preparation to carry this lineage forward. Limited enrollment.
Read admission detailsEach rate is published and is the same for every participant at that tier.
Tuition is a fee for services, not a tax-deductible donation.
Scholarships
Scholarships and reduced or waived tuition are available to anyone for whom cost is a barrier. Just ask. No one is turned away for lack of funds, and no one is asked to explain their circumstances beyond a simple request.
Ask about a scholarshipUse the contact form to ask about the Program or tuition support.
Who may enroll
The Program is open to any member of the public who meets the admission criteria: a sincere commitment to the practice, capacity to attend the scheduled instruction, and willingness to complete assigned practice between sessions.
Admission is by written application and a conversation with the Minister.
Have a question or wondering where to begin? Tell Paul what draws you to the Program. You can ask about a tier or scholarship without making a commitment.
A note on how this is organized
Believe In Miracles is a 501(c)(3) religious organization. It holds the public gatherings, the services, the annual retreat, the online workshops, the oracle decks and apps, and this Program. Its teaching is open to the public.
Private, individually-designed mentorship and any business, marketing, or technology services are not part of this Program and are not provided by Believe In Miracles. Those are offered separately through Creative Lab Agency LLC, a private practice.
Tuition and ministry gifts are separate
Tuition for the Nondual Formation Program is a fee for services received and is not a tax-deductible charitable contribution. Participants do not receive a charitable contribution acknowledgment for tuition.
Gifts to the ministry are separate, are given with nothing provided in return, and may be made through the ministry donation page.
Make a separate ministry giftImportant fee information
Fees are payment for services received and are not tax-deductible charitable contributions.