Clear Sky Meditation & Study Center

Wasteland to Pureland : Reflections on the Path to Awakening is a transformative book by the founding teachers of Clear Sky Center, Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat. This insightful work serves as both a memoir and a practical guide, offering wisdom drawn from decades of dedicated spiritual practice. Blending personal stories, deep reflections, and Buddhist teachings, Wasteland to Pureland explores the challenges and triumphs of the spiritual path. The book takes readers on a journey of self-discovery, illustrating how ancient wisdom can be applied to modern life for deeper awareness and growth. With honesty and humor, the authors share their experiences of rigorous training, meditation, and the pursuit of awakening, offering valuable lessons for both beginners and seasoned practitioners. Whether you are seeking guidance on your meditation practice or looking for inspiration in your spiritual journey, this book provides a roadmap to transforming personal struggles into a path of cla...

Escape the chaos of daily life and rediscover peace with a private silent meditation retreat at Clear Sky Meditation Center in BC, Canada. Nestled in the breathtaking BC Rockies, our serene retreat cabins provide the perfect sanctuary to deepen your meditation practice. Immerse yourself in stillness and embrace the transformative power of silence. These retreats are designed to help you unwind, rejuvenate, and reconnect with your inner self, offering clarity and mindfulness in a tranquil environment. Each cabin is thoughtfully equipped to ensure privacy and comfort, making it an ideal space for introspection and spiritual growth. Whether you're new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, this retreat offers the opportunity to cultivate inner peace, develop mindfulness, and restore balance to your mind and soul. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, let the quiet inspire profound insights and renewal. Gift yourself the time and space to focus on what truly matters. Book your pr...

Starting your meditation journey can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, it becomes an enriching experience. At Clear Sky Center, we’ve crafted essential tips to help beginners build a consistent and rewarding practice. Our practical advice includes a step-by-step approach to ease you into meditation, focusing on creating a supportive environment and realistic goals. Explore our guided meditation video, complete with warm-up exercises, clear instructions, and a simple 5-minute session. You can extend your practice as you grow more comfortable by using your own timer. Learn the do’s and don’ts of meditation to avoid common pitfalls and make your practice enjoyable. From setting a routine to staying patient with yourself, these tips are designed to help you experience the profound benefits of meditation, including greater calm, clarity, and focus in your daily life. Whether you’re seeking mindfulness, stress relief, or inner peace, these beginner-friendly tools will set you ...

Discover the path to harmony between money and spirituality with Money and Spirituality: Integrating Spiritual and Material, a four-week online course led by Karen McAllister. Running from February 15 to March 8, 2025, with sessions on Saturdays from 10 am to 12 pm MT, this course is a transformative journey to heal the divide between the material and the spiritual in your life. Explore the complex relationship with money as a doorway to deeper self-awareness, helping you uncover and untangle emotional knots around shame, guilt, privilege, and fear. Money often reflects our hidden values, dreams, and priorities. By working with it consciously, you can integrate your vision and spiritual calling into your everyday work, creating a life of peace, purpose, and alignment. This course will guide you to: Identify and release limiting beliefs around money. Cultivate clarity and courage in your financial decisions. Awaken to your values and integrate them into your daily life. Join us and di...

Immerse yourself in transformative insight at the Vipassana Meditation Retreat , hosted at the serene Clear Sky Meditation Centre. This retreat offers an opportunity to deeply explore the practice of Vipassana, also known as Insight Meditation, in the tranquil surroundings of the BC Rockies. Vipassana focuses on cultivating mindfulness and deep awareness of the body and mind, leading to profound insight and clarity. Whether you're a beginner or experienced meditator, this retreat will guide you through the process of developing sharp mindfulness, enhanced concentration, and emotional resilience. Through silent meditation, personal reflection, and expert guidance, you'll deepen your understanding of yourself and the nature of suffering, impermanence, and the path to liberation. The retreat is designed to provide a supportive and peaceful environment for self-discovery. With daily meditation sessions, teachings, and time for personal reflection, you'll be able to engage deepl...

Embark on a transformative journey with Clear Sky Meditation Center’s Three-Month Intensive Karma Yoga Program , set in the tranquil BC Rockies. This advanced, immersive program is designed to help you confront and transcend the limitations of the ego, fostering growth through community, guided by experienced teachers. Rooted in Buddhist teachings and modern psychology, the program integrates ancient wisdom with contemporary insights to awaken purpose, compassion, and optimism. Participants will join a conscious awakening community, engaging in mindful practices and deep self-inquiry that reconnects them with a sense of meaning. This immersive experience isn’t just about personal growth; it’s about creating a positive impact for the future of our planet.