Don Giles

Dr. Don Giles' spiritual path began at the age of 14 when he began an intense seven year apprenticeship with a Native American Indian Shaman. He went on to study the wisdom and meditation techniques of various spiritual masters at Naropa Institute and elsewhere, received Dharma transmission and Inka Shomei, and was bestowed the title Venerable Roshi. He spent time studying to become a Catholic Priest in addition to the time he spent under Master Lo Han, Tzu, the Taoist adept from which he...See more

Dr. Don Giles' spiritual path began at the age of 14 when he began an intense seven year apprenticeship with a Native American Indian Shaman. He went on to study the wisdom and meditation techniques of various spiritual masters at Naropa Institute and elsewhere, received Dharma transmission and Inka Shomei, and was bestowed the title Venerable Roshi. He spent time studying to become a Catholic Priest in addition to the time he spent under Master Lo Han, Tzu, the Taoist adept from which he learned the essence of Taoist Movement Meditation. Dr. Giles earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Kentucky and is a Professor of Philosophy and World Religions. See less