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Integrating Mindfulness: A 4-Week Journey to Balance, Clarity, and Connection

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Even with meditation , self-reflection , and good intentions , life can feel overwhelming . Habits drain your energy , relationships challenge you, routines slip away, and spaces fail to support you. You’re not alone —and you don’t have to navigate it all by yourself. Integrating Mindfulness , a 4-week course from Clear Sky Center , offers a supportive space to bring mindfulness into every aspect of your life. Through interactive workshops —online or in-person—you’ll learn how to: Create physical and energetic spaces that nurture your well-being Build sustainable routines that support what truly matters Communicate with clarity , honesty , and compassion Tackle the bigger areas holding you back, like money , career , and relationships Experience the support and connection of a small, heart-centered community Led by Karen McAllister and Duncan Cryle , this course blends practical tools with deep awareness practices , helping y...
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Awaken Within: Eight-Day Vipassana Retreat in the BC Rockies

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  Step away from daily distractions and immerse yourself in silence, mindfulness, and self-discovery at an eight-day Vipassana meditation retreat with Catherine Pawasarat Sensei in the breathtaking BC Rocky Mountains. This retreat is open to all levels, guiding you through the foundations of mindfulness from the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta —awareness of body, feelings, mind, and mental phenomena—while practicing in all four postures: sitting, walking, standing, and lying down. Sensei’s guidance is practical, profound, and transformative, offering space for reflection, clarity, and personal insight. Join in-person on 300 acres of pristine nature or online from anywhere in the world. This is more than a retreat—it’s a journey to awaken, heal, and bring mindfulness into everyday life. Retreat Dates: March 27 – April 5, 2026 In-Person Early Bird: Jan 25 | Regular: Mar 13 Online Early Bird: Feb 1 | Regular: Mar 20 Reconnect, reflect, and return renewed. Regist...
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Clear Sky Meditation Centre 2026: Transform Your Mind, Body & Spirit

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  Set in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Clear Sky Meditation Centre is more than a retreat — it’s a living spiritual community . Founded by Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei, Clear Sky blends traditional Buddhist practices with modern approaches to personal growth, emotional awareness, and sustainable living. What’s On in 2026 From online courses to immersive retreats, Clear Sky offers programs for every seeker: Online Learning: Integral Evolution, Money & Spirituality Meditation Retreats: 10-day Vipassana, weekend AstroDharma Youth & Community Events: The Future Buddha, Qapel Anniversary Immersive Retreats: Three-Month Intensive with meditation, Karma Yoga, and community living Each program focuses on practical transformation, shadow work, and integration into everyday life . Why Choose Clear Sky Deep meditation rooted in lineage Connection with nature and conscious livin...
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21st-Century Tantra: Weaving Energy, Sexuality & Spirit

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  Tantra means “to weave” — to bring together the parts of ourselves that modern life often separates. It’s not about rituals or sensationalized sexuality , but about awareness , integration , and living fully. Modern Tantra helps us explore: the harmony of masculine and feminine energies sexuality as a source of vitality and self-understanding shadow work around desire, shame, and power intimacy as a practice of presence energy and embodiment in daily life You don’t need a partner , and you don’t need to fit into traditional gender roles. What matters is curiosity , honesty , and a willingness to meet your own experience with openness. Tantra today is a path of integration — a way to reconnect with your wholeness , balance, and vitality in everyday life. Learn more
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Awakening in Action: Three-Month Karma Yoga Intensive

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  A residential immersion that blends meditation , meaningful service , and community living to support deep personal transformation . Shift limiting patterns , reconnect with purpose , and anchor your awakening in everyday action. Intakes: Feb 5–May 5, 2026 • Oct 12–Jan 11, 2027 Contact: duncan@clearskycenter.org • (250) 429-3929 What You’ll Experience: Daily meditation , structured learning modules , embodied Karma Yoga (gardening, land stewardship, cooking, cleaning), applied Karma Yoga (writing, media, research), personal teacher guidance , and a private 3-night cabin retreat . Why This Program: A grounded, supportive path for those seeking clarity , purpose , and genuine connection in an increasingly complex world. Teachers: Guided by our founding teachers and associate teachers , drawing from Buddhist teachings , Western Mysteries , and modern psychology . Tuition: $2,775 + tax for the full three months. Teachings from founding teachers are offered th...
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Integrating Mindfulness: A 4-Week Path to Balance and Clarity

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  You meditate, read, and try to improve—but life can still feel chaotic. Habits drain your energy, relationships challenge you, and routines slip away. This 4-week course offers a supportive container to integrate mindfulness into your daily life, spaces, relationships, communication, and major life challenges . What You’ll Learn Transform your physical and energetic spaces to support well-being Build sustainable routines that stick Communicate with clarity and compassion Address big life challenges—money, relationships, career Experience growth with guidance from a conscious community Course Highlights: The Five Principles Honor Your Space – Create a supportive environment Structure & Routine – Build habits that ground your day Communication – Deepen connections through honest dialogue Cleaning Up Big Areas & Community – Tackle key life challenges Integration & Support – Bring it all ...
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Clear Sky 2026 Schedule: A Year of Transformation

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  2026 is the Year of Transformation at Clear Sky. We invite you to plan your Dharma year with intention by choosing from a rich lineup of online courses , in-person retreats , and community gatherings . Each offering supports deepening practice, emotional clarity, and connection with an engaged spiritual community. Below is an overview of the programs you can look forward to in 2026. Integral Evolution (Jan 18 – Feb 8, Online) A four-week course exploring how authentic Dharma meets the Integral paradigm—the next stage of humanity’s awakening. Free Webinar: Integrating the Money Shadow (Jan 31, Online) Learn how to heal the split between money and spirituality in your everyday work and life. Money & Spirituality (Feb 14 – Mar 7, Online) A full course on integrating spiritual values with financial clarity and purpose. Vipassana 10-Day Retreat (Mar 27 – Apr 5, In-Person & Online) A classical mindfulness retreat based on the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, suitable for ...
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