Join Doug and Catherine Sensei on this unique retreat and custom exploration of Australia’s Tropical Far North Queensland. Human history includes many approximate maps of the archetypal journey of spiritual unfoldment, including everything from shamanism and agriculture-based cosmologies, through the likes of Christianity and Buddhism, to modern self-realization methodologies. We explore how, throughout the ages, spiritual traditions have used archetypes to bring the heroines and heroes of our journey to remain deeply embedded in our unconscious, or to make breakthroughs so as to become highly integrated and self-aware.

"The Five Great Elements" Retreat: On Bali, the “island of holy water,” Earth, Wind, Fire, Water and Ether (also known as Akasa or space) are at the core of its myriad spiritual ceremonies. With this backdrop of Hinduism and Bali's ancient animistic roots, Achariya Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat will lead us through a 10-day retreat focusing on Buddhadharma and the “The Five Great Elements.” The elements are seen as the origin for understanding suffering and liberation from suffering connected to the chakras, planets, emotions, senses, and ego. “From the five elements arise the five senses and the five fields of sensory experience, the five negative emotions, the five wisdoms and five extensions of the body; the constituents of every physical, sensual, mental and spiritual phenomenon.”-Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche For those in the Bali area please join us for this journey through emotion & intuition (water), grounding (earth), mobility (air), transformation (fire) and the space in between (ether).

Beginning with a 10-day silent retreat led by Doug and Catherine Sensei in a green and tranquil habitat, meditative walks through local rice fields and swims in the flowing rivers of life will add to the already priceless experience of the teachings. The Dharma trip will end in Ubud with many possibilities along the way for dharmic adventure and fruition with visits to beautiful temples, colorful villages, breathtaking views and the powerful ocean. The best part will be doing this with our gifted teachers and sangha.

3-Day Retreat with Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei From Thursday, 20th of March 2014 (3pm) until Sunday, 23rd of March 2014 (1pm). Self-love is essential to feel compassion for other beings, and for generally thriving in life. Experience and strengthen compassion and self-love under the experienced guidance of Sensei Doug Duncan and Sensei Catherine Pawasarat.  We’ll use these three days to grow and draw on compassion for self and other, learning how to transform stress, anxiety and defensiveness into more compassion and love.  If you are seeking greater unity, healing, compassion and understanding, this short retreat will provide you with tools to get there. Newcomers and experienced meditators welcome. If you are interested in attending, please contact Andrea, she would be very glad to help.