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In the 2019 Program for Spiritual Awakening
Benefit from the support of experienced mentors and an inspiring community with online courses and meditation retreats.
New Book
Wasteland to Pureland: Reflections on the Path to Awakening
by Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat
Wasteland to Pureland is a contemporary guide to integrating spiritual practice with everyday life. Learn how the daily grist of work, relationships, and challenges can become our richest resources. Honest, edgy, and accessible, this book is for anyone ready to shed limiting beliefs, and wake up to the vibrant, creative nature of reality.
These teachings emerge out of decades of practice and study by master teachers Acariya Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat. Grounded in the belief that awakening is available to everyone, they teach us how to reunite with our gifts, and become agents of compassion and transformation, personally, interpersonally and globally.
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Doug & Catherine's teachings are a rallying cry for all those who want no-holds-barred, honest guidance on the path of awakening. I'm thoroughly inspired by the spiritual potential we all have, and sobered by the challenges we face as a species and global consciousness. The path they lay out makes it clear that the journey is worth taking.
Cara Conroy-LowDoug and Catherine are always burning calories to get you back on a path that can lead toward greater self-awareness. When I am with these two very clear individuals, I am humbled by their dedication to others, and understand the every-waking-moment responsibility that comes with their calling.
Peter UjlakiIf you get a chance to study with Doug and Catherine, don't miss it. Through the power of long dedication, deep meditation, and wise guidance, life can definitely be transformed.
Paul JaffeWhat is the Purpose of Spiritual Practice?
Life is a fascinating journey, filled with discovery, exploration and awesome experiences. It can also be fraught with suffering and sorrow, often unnecessarily. Happiness is the original state that shines through after unnecessary suffering has been eliminated. We’re dedicated to sharing this path.
A Modern Spiritual Path
Our mandate is to support as many beings as possible to experience spiritual awakening. Our overall approach to the the spiritual path, includes four important aspects
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Four Aspects for a Modern Spiritual Path
A truly inspiring spiritual path includes discovery, exploration and study. It incorporates both formal study and apprenticeship-style modalities.
Formal study opportunities with Planet Dharma include online or in-person courses, meditation retreats and public classes.
Meditation also brings us vast insight and understanding, the building blocks of wisdom. We use both Eastern and Western methodologies to achieve these aims.
In Karma Yoga, we watch the patterns that arise as we interact with others. We use the same principles that we’ve learned in meditation and apply it to our work, our relationships and our communities.
It’s important that we are clear and honest: by its very nature, shadow work is not fun or pretty. It takes courage and fortitude to see parts of our being that are not like we wish them to be, and to dedicate one’s energy to transforming that.
We believe that integrating our shadow is fundamental and one of the fastest ways to unfold spiritually, and reduce our suffering.
Awakening is your birthright.
Current Training Schedule
Retreats
Year of Pureland Program for Spiritual Awakening
Insight Meditation Retreat
Golden & Dark Shadows: A Shadow Work Retreat
Public Classes
Year of Pureland Program for Spiritual Awakening
Online Courses
Intro to AstroDharma (Ongoing Enrollment)
Year of Pureland Program for Spiritual Awakening
Riding the Dragon: Spiritual Awakening in Modern Life
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Conscious Livelihood
"Conscious Livelihood depends on the trust in the universe that got you here. As a human being your birthright is to explore the universe, and develop new and exciting things. Personally and societally, supporting that in ourselves and in each other is our real purpose."
--Doug Duncan & Catherine Pawasarat
REFLECT
There is more to life than just working to pay the bills. Our careers and livelihoods should support human growth, exploration and unfoldment, not just for the lucky few but across society. Reflect on how you can use career or livelihood to support our highest purpose.
ASK YOURSELF
If you do not have a vision, start asking: What is my personal vision in this lifetime? Write down your thoughts and assess how well your daily activities are contributing to this vision.
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