Clear Sky Meditation & Study Center

Step into a transformative journey of conscious living with Clear Sky’s Three-Month Karma Yoga Intensive — a rare opportunity to experience awakening in action. Rooted in Buddhist wisdom and integrated with modern psychology and ecology, this immersive program invites you to live, work, and practice mindfulness in community. Through meditation-in-action , participants engage in daily group meditations, body-based activities like gardening and restoration, and applied projects such as writing or research. Alongside this, you’ll receive guidance from Clear Sky’s founding teachers, Qapel and Sensei, and personal mentoring from associate teachers. A private 3-night meditation retreat deepens your learning and supports full integration of body, speech, and mind. This program isn’t a retreat from life — it’s an active training ground for self-awareness, resilience, and connection. Within a compassionate community, you’ll explore and transform patterns around money, power, and relationsh...

  In the open grassland forests of Clear Sky Retreat Center , surrounded by stillness and nature, I was invited into the world of horses. Known for its teachings on awakening and transformation, Clear Sky became the setting for an unexpected inner journey—one that began with fear and ended in deep connection. I had never been especially drawn to horses. During our first session with Yvonne , a Natural Horsemanship trainer, several of us shared feelings of uncertainty or even fear. When I admitted, “I’ve never really understood horses, and I’m afraid of them,” the group simply listened. No one rushed to fix or reassure me. Their quiet presence offered something rare—acceptance. In that shared silence, I felt safe to be vulnerable. Facing Fear and Training the Mind My relationship with fear came from an old belief that life’s challenges were things that happened to me, not experiences I could engage with. Under the guidance of Catherine Sensei , my spiritual teacher, that bel...

  Even when we meditate and try to live consciously, life can still feel scattered. Habits drain our energy, communication feels strained, and daily routines slip away. Many of us work hard on ourselves but still feel something’s missing — a way to truly bring all the pieces together. The Integrating Mindfulness : Tools for Holistic Living course at Clear Sky Center offers exactly that — a safe and supportive container to explore how mindfulness can infuse every part of life. Guided by Karen McAllister and Duncan Cryle , this four-week program helps you move beyond surface-level practice into deep, embodied transformation. A Framework for Real-Life Mindfulness Instead of focusing only on meditation, this course helps you build a mindful life framework using Clear Sky’s Five Principles . You’ll discover how to create space, structure, and supportive relationships that allow awareness to flourish — not just on the cushion, but in your home, your work, and your daily interact...

  What does Tantra mean in our modern world—and how can it support a deeper, more integrated spiritual life? 21st Century Tantra is a four-week online course with Catherine Pawasarat Sensei , running Sundays from November 9 to 30, 2025 . Rooted in Vajrayana Buddhism , this course explores Tantra as a path of conscious energy work, spiritual integration, and healthy relationship with sexuality. You’ll explore: The roots of Tantra and its place in Tibetan Buddhism How to balance the divine feminine and masculine —in all gender identities The role of sexuality in spiritual practice How to work with the shadows of power, money, and sex What Tantra means in daily life for modern practitioners The course includes guided meditations and an optional Flash Retreat on the final weekend (Nov 29–30), which can be done from home or in person at Clear Sky Centre in BC. Whether you’re looking to integrate Tantra into your Vajrayana path, or simply w...

Amid the serene forests and open meadows of Clear Sky Retreat Center , I stepped into a new kind of practice — one that wove mindfulness, courage, and connection through the presence of horses. At first, I was afraid. I had never worked closely with horses and didn’t understand them. Yet, under the guidance of Yvonne , our Natural Horsemanship trainer, and the spiritual teachings of Catherine Pawasarat Sensei and Qapel , that fear became a doorway to transformation. Through each lesson, I discovered that horses mirror the human mind. They respond not to control, but to calm awareness. When I was tense, they reflected it; when I was grounded, they softened. Over time, I realized that training a horse is much like training the mind — both require patience, clarity, and compassion. This experience showed me that fear isn’t something to fight, but something to understand. By meeting it with mindfulness, fear transforms into trust, openness, and quiet confidence. What began as a chal...

  The Three Month Intensive Karma Yoga Program is Clear Sky’s most advanced and transformative offering. It is designed for those who are ready to go beyond theory and experience awakening in daily life through conscious community living. Grounded in Buddhist wisdom, modern psychology, and integral spirituality , the program immerses participants in a mindful environment that supports deep self-understanding, emotional resilience, and purposeful living. Program Highlights Daily Meditation and Teachings led by founding teachers Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Embodied Karma Yoga Practice , including mindful service through ecological restoration, cooking, and community projects. Personal Guidance and one-on-one check-ins with associate teachers. Holistic Learning Modules exploring mind, body, and speech for integrated development. Private Meditation Retreat in a peaceful cabin setting to deepen your inner ...