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Zen, Now – Contemporary Zen Practice (Enlighten-Up!)

Most likely, you're not currently living in Japan in a Zen monastery, or in China practicing under the tutelage of a Chan master.  So, what does it mean to practice Zen today?  How do you know if you're really practicing Zen? Dharma Teachers Qapel and Sensei spent many years practicing Dharma in Japan. Hear from them about the fundamental characteristics of a Zen practice today.

January 2nd Enlighten Up! – Topic: New Year Special

Clear Sky Meditation & Study Centre 3567 Cockell Rd, Bull River, British Columbia, Canada

Uncompromising, 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.

Group Guru: Enlighten Up!

This month's Enlighten-Up is on "Group Guru: The promise and challenge of our times". Qapel will be discussing ways that we can orient in the midst of outer and inner wars. Itt will be working together in teams, conscious community and ‘group’ guru’ that offers both promise and challenge for the years ahead.

The Illusion of Trauma: Enlighten Up!

If the original trauma is the birth of the human ego, the path through trauma is putting the ego to work on the transcendence of self. Explore the illusion of trauma at this month's Enlighten-Up! with Qapel.

Zen Sutras in the 21st Century: Enlighten-Up!

While Zen is often considered non-intellectual, Zen teachings were highly influenced by classical texts from Mahayana Zen canon. Four of the most profound and influential Zen Sutras include the Lankavatara Sutra, the Vimalakirti Sutra, the Avatamsaka Sutra and the Lotus Sutra.  Learn more about these, and what they mean for you today, at this Enlighten-Up! with Qapel and Sensei.

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

The Hero’s Journey & Shamanism: Enlighten Up!

Seen in shamanistic stories and traditions worldwide, the hero's journey is universal. On our quests for growth, awareness and enlightenment, what archetypes and mythologies inspire and support us? Discover a cross-cultural example of the hero's journey and shamanism at this special Enlighten-Up! with Catherine Pawasarat Sensei.  She will be streaming live from Kyoto, Japan during her annual research visit to the Gion Festival.

Dharma in the Stars

"It's written in the stars".  Join Catherine Sensei for a fascinating weekend of AstroDharma study.  Learn how to refer to your astrological natal chart as a soul map for this lifetime. This map can help give us clarity for our unique bodhisattva path.

Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara) Empowerment

Join Catherine Sensei for an empowerment ceremony in Kyoto, Japan on the deity of compassion: Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara in sanskritd related to Kannon). July 22, 2023.