Dharma Trip

Bring your dharma to the road, or in this case, the water!  Join Doug and Catherine Sensei for a cruise of the Baltic Sea Region, from Stockholm to Amsterdam in September 2021.Baltic Sea Region Dharma Trip A Dharma Voyage, from Stockholm to Amsterdam   Bring your dharma to the road, or in this case, the water!  Join Doug and Catherine Sensei for a twelve day cruise of the Baltic Sea Region, in September 2021.  Dharma trips provide an opportunity to spend precious time with your teachers and sangha outside of more familiar contexts. On Dharma trips, you are constantly moving, seeing and experiencing new things. This takes us outside of our comfort zone, and provides a rich environment for growth. You might even discover things about yourself you never knew, and find new ways of being and communicating.  Where will we visit on this trip?Including our departure and destination ports, there are stops in 10 cities on this trip. They include: Stockholm (Sweden), Helsinki (Finland), St Petersberg (Russia) (2 nights), Tallin (Estonia), Riga (Latvia), Copenhagen (Denmark), Berlin (Germany), Malmo (Sweden), Oslo (Norway), Amsterdam (Netherlands).  Enjoy some photos of these destinations below:Baltic Sea Region Dharma Trip 2021 FAQsThis is a cruise around the perimeter of the Baltic Sea, beginning in Stockholm and ending in Amsterdam. It’s called “Castles to Cobblestones.” See the webpage for this cruise: Oceania Cruises.Including our departure and destination ports, there are stops in 10 cities: Stockholm, Sweden Helsinki, Finland, St Petersberg, Russia (2 nights) Tallin, Estonia Riga, Latvia Copenhagen, Denmark […]

Join Catherine Sensei & Sangha at the Integral Conference of North America (ICON) as part of the virtual contingent or in person.  Where Buddhist Dharma Meets Integral Vision What happens when ancient wisdom traditions meet cutting-edge frameworks for collective awakening? In May 2026, Catherine Sensei and Planet Dharma sangha will gather in Denver, Colorado for ICON 2026—the Integral Conference of North America. This isn't just an opportunity to attend another conference. It's an opportunity to be part of a living conversation between Buddhist Dharma and Integral philosophy, two powerful streams that share a vision of conscious evolution and collective transformation.What to Expect Triple Gem: Catherine Sensei and sangha will continue, as always, to use each moment on this Dharma Trip as an opportunity for teaching, growth, and connection together. New Connections: Meet fellow practitioners, Integral enthusiasts, and change-makers from around North America. Collective Exploration: Experience what emerges when Dharma practitioners gather within the Integral space. Fresh Perspectives: Discover how Buddhist wisdom and Integral maps illuminate each other.Why This Matters We're living in a pivotal moment. The challenges we face—from climate crisis to social fragmentation—can't be solved by individual awakening alone. We need frameworks that honor both the wisdom of contemplative traditions and the complexity of modern life. The Integral approach, pioneered by Ken Wilber and expanded by thinkers worldwide, offers a map for navigating this complexity. Combined with the liberating insights of Buddhadharma, it becomes a powerful catalyst for both personal and collective evolution. Along with Qapel, Catherine Sensei has […]