Facilitator Training Program

The Temple of Eden is an entheogenic church; we are registered as a non-profit religious institution in the state of California. As an entheogenic church, we are a holder of the Sacred Toad Medicine, 5-MEO-DMT, which we believe to be a sacred elixir and healing gift of Mother Earth. Our mission is to provide a means and a container to those who feel called and are able to join in a ceremonial journey with the Divine, and to receive the healing benefits of the higher consciousness that 5-MeO-DMT (Bufo) offers. As part of our outreach to those who are called to serve and able, we wish to announce that we are going to be offering a 6-month facilitator training course in medicine service and the skill-sets needed to safely and consciously serve the Sacrament (including physical and psychological safety, as well as the legalities and spiritual aspects of our mission). Enrollment will be limited to ten students. The teacher will be Suzi Kalypso, who as the first Priestess and founder of the Temple of Eden has not only facilitated over a thousand ceremonies, both private and public, but has maintained the successful functioning of the Temple since its inception. The course will not only stress proper procedural aspects of service, but also stress proper values of service, such as compassion, inclusion, confidentiality and honesty.

Our noble endeavor is to provide unwavering support and guidance to our brothers and sisters who shall be beckoned to embark upon their sacred service. It is our sense that as the Toad Sacrament molecule continues to move into the mainstream it will be likely commandeered and subsumed by conventional clinical research and practice. But, because of this we feel we have a duty as an etheogenic church to protect and maintain our sacred medicine gift of Mother Earth in its spiritual capacity, as a divine giver of healing and higher consciousness, which we believe is out of reach of most clinical paradigms. At the Temple of Eden, we are dedicated to the cultivation of a profound spiritual healing heritage, one that shall be passed down to future generations as a sacred legacy. 

Registration is now officially open!

The tuition for our 6-month training course is $6,950 and runs from 2/6/2025 – 7/26/2025.

What's Included?

The course includes:

  • CPR/BLS certification
  • Sacramental Pipe
  • Initiation Ceremony with serving of the Sacrament
  • Assisting in 15 Private Ceremonies
  • Bi-weekly 2 Hr Zoom lessons
  • Trauma informed
  • Hands on Practice and Training
  • Graduation Ceremony
  • 171-Page Facilitator Training Manual
  • Certification from Temple of Eden
  • One Year of Mentorship, Post Graduation

Course Lessons

  • Entheogenic Law
  • Ethical Harvesting
  • 508(c)(1)(A) Church Status
  • Sacramental Uses
  • Medical Contraindications
  • Trauma Informed
  • Harm Reduction
  • Integration
  • Best Practices
  • Shadow Work
  • Ethical Guidelines and much more

Schedule for 6-month course

  • Each trainee will need to assist Priestess Kalypso in private ceremonies. The schedule for the private ceremonies is flexible and can be adjusted to accommodate the availability of each of the assistants.
  • Assisting in at least 10-15 private ceremonies is ideal for completion of course requirements.
  • CPR/BLS training will be pre-paid in advance, allowing trainees to schedule classes at their convenience.
  • Zoom lessons – each lesson will be 60-90 minutes long
  • Bi-weekly lessons

Important dates

February

  • 2/6, Thursday 7pm – Introduction Zoom
  • 2/8, Saturday 3pm – Initiation Ceremony (Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2/18, Tuesday 7pm – Integration Zoom
  • 2/19, Wednesday 7pm – Pre-Ceremony Zoom
  • 2/20, Thursday 7pm – Training Zoom
  • 2/22, Saturday 10am – Group Ceremony (Costa Mesa, CA)

March

  • 3/4, Tuesday 7pm – Integration Zoom
  • 3/6, Thursday 7pm – Training Zoom
  • 3/20, Thursday 7pm – Training Zoom
  • 3/26, Wednesday 7pm – Pre-Ceremony Zoom
  • 3/29, Saturday 10am – Private Ceremony

April

  • 4/8, Tuesday 7pm – Integration Zoom
  • 4/10, Thursday 7pm – Training Zoom
  • 4/23, Wednesday 7pm – Pre-Ceremony Zoom
  • 4/24, Thursday 7pm – Training Zoom
  • 4/26, Saturday 4pm – Group Ceremony (Menifee, CA)

May

  • 5/1, Thursday 7pm – Training Zoom
  • 5/6, Tuesday 7pm – Integration Zoom
  • 5/15, Thursday 7pm – Training Zoom
  • 5/21, Wednesday 7pm – Pre-Ceremony Zoom
  • 5/24, Saturday 3pm – Private Ceremonies

June

  • 6/3, Tuesday 7pm – Integration Zoom
  • 6/4, Wednesday 7pm – Training Zoom
  • 6/5-6/12, Thursday-Thursday – CLOSED
  • 6/19, Thursday 7pm – Training Zoom
  • 6/20-6/21, Friday and Saturday – Training Ceremonies
  • 6/25, Wednesday 7pm – Pre-Ceremony Zoom
  • 6/28, Saturday – Group Ceremony (Costa Mesa, CA)

July

  • 7/1, Tuesday 7pm – Integration Zoom
  • 7/3, Thursday 7pm – Training Zoom
  • 7/9, Wednesday 7pm – Training Zoom
  • 7/10-7/20, Thursday-Thursday – CLOSED
  • 7/23, Wednesday 7pm – Pre-Ceremony Zoom
  • 7/25, Friday 3pm – Private Ceremonies
  • 7/26, Saturday – Graduation Ceremony
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Refund Policy

As a nonprofit religious organization, all contributions, donations, and ceremony registrations are nonrefundable. Due to the extensive preparation, staffing, logistical planning, and limited availability associated with each ceremony, we are unable to offer refunds for any reason.
 
In the event that a participant is unable to attend, eligible funds may be applied as a credit toward a future ceremony in accordance with our cancellation and rescheduling policies.
 
By registering for a ceremony, retreat, training, or event, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.
 
CANCELLATION, RESCHEDULING, AND NO-SHOW POLICY
Due to limited ceremony capacity and the sacred preparation involved in each event, we kindly ask that participants honor their commitment once registered.
 
Rescheduling Requests Participants who request to reschedule within seven (7) days of their scheduled ceremony date will be assessed a $150 rebooking fee. This policy applies without exception, as last-minute cancellations often prevent us from offering the space to another participant.
 
No-Show Policy Participants who fail to attend their scheduled ceremony without prior notice (“No Show”) forfeit their registration and any associated credits. No-show participants must complete a new registration and pay the full contribution amount to attend a future ceremony.
 
Late Arrivals Participants who arrive significantly late may be denied entry if the ceremony has already begun in order to preserve the integrity and safety of the ceremonial container.
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Medical & Ethical Harvesting Disclaimers

To ensure your alignment, preparation, and profound safety during our sessions, please review the medical guidelines, protocols, and absolute contraindications for our sacred offerings below.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

The Temple of Eden and its representatives are not licensed medical professionals and do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or healthcare services.

Any information shared before, during, or after ceremony is offered solely for educational, spiritual, and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Participants should never discontinue, adjust, or modify prescribed medications without first consulting their prescribing physician or qualified healthcare provider.

Participation in ceremony is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any physical or mental health condition.

By participating, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own healthcare decisions and agree to consult appropriate medical professionals regarding any medical concerns, conditions, or medications.

The Temple of Eden is committed to the ethical, sustainable, and responsible sourcing of all sacramental medicines. All sacramental materials are obtained through trusted sources that prioritize environmental stewardship, conservation and humane practices. We do not support exploitative harvesting methods and strive to honor the plants, animals, ecosystems, and cultures connected to these sacred sacraments.