Browse Schedule by Category: Enlighten-Up! / Retreats / Online Courses
Zen Meditation Retreat
Zen is a rigorous practice of meditative training. By cultivating awareness and equanimity one gains insight into the nature of mind for the benefit of all beings. Go deeper into wisdom & understanding through a powerful retreat practice opportunity - two weeks in meditation, supported by skilled Teachers and experienced community.
January 2nd Enlighten Up! – Topic: New Year Special
Clear Sky Meditation & Study Centre 3567 Cockell Rd, Bull River, British ColumbiaUncompromising, unflinching and kick-ass dharma classes. Vajrayana Teachers Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat present a new topic each month. Join online from anywhere in the world.
Pārami: Practices for Freedom
Clear Sky Meditation & Study Centre 3567 Cockell Rd, Bull River, British ColumbiaHow do you act in the world with compassion, clarity and kindness? Discover the ‘Pārami’ or ‘Pāramitas’, ancient qualities or ‘perfections’ that open the gateway of freedom in one’s being. This weekend course can be attended online or in-person at Clear Sky Meditation Centre.
Sādhana: Practices for Power
Clear Sky Meditation & Study Centre 3567 Cockell Rd, Bull River, British ColumbiaThis weekend online course focuses on how to properly practice vajrayana methodologies of mantra and visualisation. Learn how to participate in Empowerments and how to use a sadhana. This weekend course and retreat includes a Guru Rinpoche and Yeshe Tsogyal empowerment. It is offered in-person at Clear Sky Meditation Centre, as well as online from your home.
Teachings of Totality: Enlighten-Up!
Clear Sky Meditation & Study Centre 3567 Cockell Rd, Bull River, British ColumbiaTotality, emptiness and mind-only are the three major characteristics of Mahayana Buddhism. How might you understand this universal mind, likened to a vast ocean mirror? Learn more about these at this Enlighten-Up! with Qapel.
Hua Yan Meditation Retreat 2022
Clear Sky Meditation & Study Centre 3567 Cockell Rd, Bull River, British ColumbiaAccording to Hua Yan philosophy, any phenomenon exists only as part of the total nexus of reality. Like Indra’s web all things are equally connected to each other and also contained within in each other. Join a two week in-person retreat on the profound Hua Yan teachings from Chinese Mahayana Buddhism. This retreat is led by Qapel (Achariya Doug Duncan)
An online option is available for those who cannot travel to BC, Canada for this retreat.
Breathing Retreat 2022
Clear Sky Meditation & Study Centre 3567 Cockell Rd, Bull River, British ColumbiaBreathing. You can't beat it, for life, and as a meditation practice. Breathing meditation is suitable for all types of people. It develops concentration, calm, bliss and insight - altogether leading to awakening and healing. Give yourself the gift of a ten day meditation retreat this May.
This meditation retreat will be led by Catherine Pawasarat Sensei at Clear Sky Meditation Center in Eastern BC. An online option is also available, with participation possible from anywhere in the world.