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Online Courses
Pārami: Practices for Freedom
Clear Sky Meditation & Study Centre 3567 Cockell Rd, Bull River, British Columbia, CanadaHow 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 Columbia, CanadaThis weekend course focuses on how to properly practice vajrayana methodologies of deity yoga (mantra and visualisation). Learn how to participate in Empowerments and how to undertake sadhana practice. 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 Columbia, CanadaTotality, 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 Columbia, CanadaAccording 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 Meditation Retreat 2022
Clear Sky Meditation & Study Centre 3567 Cockell Rd, Bull River, British Columbia, CanadaBreathing. 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.
Future of American Buddhism
Catherine Pawasarat is speaking about Digital Dharma and the Virtual Monastery at the Future of American Buddhism Conference, Garrison Institute June 2-5, 2022
Zen Sutras in the 21st Century
Zen-style spiritual realization is often associated with dropping thought and analysis. Yet, Zen practitioners were often also highly versed in the sutras. This course shares the highlights from key Zen Sutras of Mahayana Buddhism.
Tree of Life: The Essence of Kabbalah and Tarot
Clear Sky Meditation & Study Centre 3567 Cockell Rd, Bull River, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us for an introduction to the ‘Tree of Life’, a map of reality from Western Mysticism and the Kabbalah tradition. Discover how the Kabbalah and tarot are designed to cultivate dormant aspects in ourselves so we may reach our highest potential.
Awakening Frontiers: Enlighten-Up!
Topic: Awakening Frontiers Planetary Dharma and Buddhism in America What is the future of modern Buddhism? How may we participate in creating a viable global path of liberation? Having presented at the Future of American Buddhism Conference in June 2022, Catherine Pawasarat Sensei shares her insights on the past, present and future of planetary Dharma.
Integral Spirituality: Enlighten-Up!
Discover new dimensions of awakening in this introduction to Integral Spirituality. Integral spirituality is based on Integral theory, which was developed by Ken Wilber, who is often regarded as “the Einstein of consciousness”.