Clear Sky Meditation & Study Center

  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...

  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 ...

  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 ...

At Clear Sky Retreat Center, I stepped into horse training with both curiosity and fear . I admitted that I didn’t understand horses and was afraid of them, and the group simply held space for my honesty. With guidance from Catherine Sensei, I began to see that fear doesn’t have to shape my life. Her teachings helped me recognize that with intention, we can train our minds and reduce suffering. A teaching from Qapel — “You must be willing to die, no matter what” — challenged me to face fear instead of letting it limit me. As I trained with the horses, something shifted. Acknowledging my fear loosened its grip, and I learned to communicate with the horses in a clearer, more grounded way. This change naturally spread into other areas of my life. Working with the horses became a mirror for my inner state, showing me where I held tension or calm. Through that reflection, I grew more aware, resilient, and open. Being witnessed in moments of vulnerability wasn’t always easy, yet i...

  “Tantra means weaving—learning to sense and work with the energies that shape our lives.” — Catherine Pawasarat Sensei Join this four-week online or in-person program to explore modern Tantra , Vajrayana , and the spiritual role of sexuality in daily life. Led by Catherine Pawasarat Sensei , who has nearly 30 years of Tantric training. Dates: Nov 09–30, 2025 Schedule: Sundays, 9:30–11:00am MT Format: Online or In-Person Focus: Vajrayana Buddhism , Tantric practice , healthy sexuality , divine feminine & masculine About the Course 21st Century Tantra helps you cultivate balance , integration , and clear understanding of Tantra today. You’ll explore: Tantra’s roots and evolution into Tibetan Buddhism How to work with feminine and masculine energies The role of sexuality in spiritual practice How modern conditioning shapes our relationship with Tantra Perfect for practitioners wanting clarity, healthier relationships, and deep...

Feeling overwhelmed despite meditation and self-work? The Integrating Mindfulness: Tools for Holistic Living course at Clear Sky Center helps you integrate mindfulness into all aspects of your life—routines, habits, spaces, relationships, and major life challenges. This four-week course is led by Karen McAllister and Duncan Cryle , offering personalized guidance in a supportive small-group setting, available online or in-person . Using Clear Sky’s Five Principles , you will learn to: Transform physical and energetic spaces to support well-being Build sustainable daily routines and practices Communicate clearly, compassionately, and effectively Address unresolved challenges in relationships, money, and career Through interactive workshops, practical exercises, and community support, you’ll gain clarity, balance, and actionable tools to apply mindfulness in real life. Students describe the course as a “container that can hold all of it,” providing gr...

The Three-Month Intensive Karma Yoga Program at Clear Sky offers a structured path for personal transformation . Through community-based practice, daily meditation , and mindful action , you learn to shift limiting patterns and reconnect with a deeper sense of purpose. Guided by experienced teachers, the program supports emotional resilience, clarity, and meaningful growth. Program Dates Feb 5 – May 5, 2026 Oct 12 – Jan 11, 2027 What the Program Offers You’ll engage in meditation , embodied Karma Yoga , applied skills, and direct teachings from Clear Sky’s senior teachers. A private retreat is included. Every activity supports awakening through service and practical discipline . Why Join This immersive experience strengthens self-awareness, builds healthier relationships, and helps you create lasting change. With a supportive mindfulness community , you develop clarity, resilience, and renewed direction.

21st Century Tantra is a four-week exploration of how feminine and masculine energies move through your life, relationships, and spiritual path. Guided by Catherine Pawasarat Sensei , the course looks at Tantra’s roots, its evolution within Tibetan Buddhism, and how these teachings relate to modern daily living. You’ll learn about the connection between Tantra and healthy sexuality, how cultural conditioning affects your Vajrayana practice, and how to engage these energies without distraction or confusion. With weekly Sunday classes and an optional Flash Retreat on the final weekend, this course supports clarity, integration, and a more conscious relationship with your inner energetic landscape. FAQs 1. What is the focus of the 21st Century Tantra course? The course explores Tantra’s role in Vajrayana , the weaving of feminine and masculine energies, the spiritual aspects of sexuality, and how these teachings apply to everyday life. 2. Who teaches the course? The program is...

Finding balance can feel challenging, even when you meditate or practice self-awareness. Daily pressures, emotional habits, and shifting routines can easily pull you off center. The Integrating Mindfulness Course offers a grounded, supportive way to reconnect with clarity and presence in your everyday life. A Practical Four-Week Mindfulness Program This four-week course takes place on October 25, November 1, 8, and 15, 2025 , from 10:00–12:00 MT . You can join online via Zoom or in person at Clear Sky . Each session includes: Guided mindfulness practices Real-life, practical teachings Simple daily awareness exercises Supportive group discussions Session recordings for participants who miss a class The program is designed for anyone looking for a clear and accessible approach to bringing mindfulness into daily life. Based on Clear Sky’s Five Principles The course uses Clear Sky’s well-established Five Principles , helping you apply mindfulness to ev...

  At Clear Sky Retreat Center, I stepped into the world of horses for the first time. I wasn’t a horse person, and I openly shared that I was afraid of them. The group simply listened—without trying to fix anything—which helped me feel seen and supported. Facing Fear with Awareness Through guidance from my Teacher, Catherine Sensei, I learned that fear doesn’t have to shape my actions. Old patterns can be retrained, just like the mind. A powerful teaching from Qapel— “You must be willing to let the old self die” —helped me meet fear with curiosity instead of resistance. Lessons From Natural Horsemanship As I learned Natural Horsemanship , something shifted. Horses communicate through presence, clarity, and grounded energy. When I acknowledged my fear, I became more calm and open—and the horses responded. This training strengthened my confidence and carried into other areas of my life. Training Horses, Training Myself Catherine Sensei often says that working with horses ...

 In a world filled with distraction and uncertainty, reconnecting with purpose has never been more essential. The Three-Month Intensive Karma Yoga Program at Clear Sky Center offers a unique opportunity to awaken through service, community, and deep self-awareness. Guided by Founding Teachers Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei , this immersive experience weaves together ancient Buddhist teachings , modern psychology , and Integral Spirituality to support profound personal transformation. Living within a conscious community in the Canadian Rocky Mountains , participants engage in daily meditation , embodied Karma Yoga , and reflective learning —cultivating clarity, compassion, and grounded awareness. Karma Yoga, known as meditation in action , turns everyday tasks like gardening, cooking, and creative work into pathways for awakening. This hands-on practice nurtures mindfulness, emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of connection—with self, others, and the p...

  Integrating Mindfulness: Tools for Holistic Living Even with regular meditation and self-work, many people still feel overwhelmed—by habits that drain energy, unbalanced relationships, cluttered spaces, or routines that never stick. This 4-week course offers a container where you can pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. Guided by heart-centered teachers and supported by a small, like-minded community, you’ll learn to integrate mindfulness into every part of your life—your home, relationships, communication, routines, and areas that may have been holding you back. Using Clear Sky’s Five Principles , this course helps you create a solid framework for mindfulness that supports both inner growth and daily balance. You’ll gain clarity on what matters most, learn to build healthy routines, communicate more authentically, and create supportive physical and energetic spaces. By exploring topics like relationships, money, and life transitions , you’ll understand ho...

  21st Century Tantra is a four-week course guided by Catherine Pawasarat Sensei , offering a contemporary approach to Tantric wisdom and Vajrayana Buddhism . Running from November 9–30, 2025 , this program helps you understand how divine feminine and masculine energies can come into harmony, supporting balance, clarity, and spiritual growth in daily life. Through a blend of teachings, discussion, and guided practice, you’ll explore the relationship between Tantra, healthy sexuality, and spiritual development . The course offers practical ways to integrate awareness into relationships, communication, and self-understanding. Classes are held online or in person every Sunday from 9:30–11:00 AM MT , with an optional flash retreat on the final weekend to deepen your experience. Whether you are new to Tantra or already on a spiritual path, this course invites you to cultivate presence, balance, and compassion —bringing ancient practices into a modern context that supports ...

  Clear Sky Meditation Center , a unique journey unfolds — one that brings together mindfulness, courage, and deep connection with horses. The Horse and Mind Training program is more than learning Natural Horsemanship; it’s a practice in self-awareness, emotional balance, and fearless presence . For many, this journey begins with uncertainty or even fear. Yet, at Clear Sky, vulnerability is welcomed. Under the guidance of Catherine Sensei and the teaching team, participants learn to face fear with mindfulness rather than avoidance. Horses, deeply intuitive creatures, respond to human emotion — becoming living mirrors of our inner world. Through gentle interaction, students discover that as the mind calms, the horse responds in kind. Each session becomes an exercise in training both horse and mind — cultivating trust, patience, and authentic communication. Over time, fear softens into confidence, and anxiety transforms into calm awareness. This practice reveals a powerful t...

The Three-Month Intensive Karma Yoga Program is Clear Sky’s most advanced immersive experience, designed for those ready to awaken through service, community, and meditation. Rooted in Vajrayana Buddhism and enriched by modern psychology, integral theory, and ecology, this program offers a complete path of transformation — body, speech, and mind. What You’ll Experience Daily meditation practice and guided teachings from founding teachers Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Embodied Karma Yoga , where daily service (gardening, cooking, ecological restoration, construction, mindful technology use) becomes a path to awakening. Structured learning modules blending Buddhist philosophy with modern insights from psychology, environmental awareness, and team dynamics. A private three-night meditation retreat to deepen insight and integration. Program Focus Body: Build resilience through daily physical acti...

  Integrating Mindfulness: Tools for Holistic Living November 15, 2025 | Saturdays, 10am–12pm MT Format: Online (Zoom) or In-Person at Clear Sky Retreat Center Sliding Scale: $200–500 CAD (pay-from-the-heart) Overview You meditate and work on self-growth, yet life still feels scattered. This course helps you bring all the pieces together. Guided by experienced teachers and a supportive community, Integrating Mindfulness offers practical tools to apply awareness in every area of life—your routines, relationships, communication, work, and inner growth. What You’ll Learn Use Clear Sky’s Five Principles to create a stable foundation for mindfulness. Build healthy routines and supportive environments that sustain your practice. Communicate clearly and compassionately, even in difficult situations. Address key life areas—money, relationships, and purpose—with greater awareness. Discover how community and structure can turn mindfulne...

  21st Century Tantra — A Modern Journey into Tantra and Awareness Discover Tantra as a living path for transformation in today’s world. Guided by Catherine Pawasarat Sensei , this four-week online course (November 9–30, 2025) introduces foundational Tantra teachings from Vajrayana Buddhism , while exploring how to integrate energy, intimacy, and mindfulness into everyday living. Through live teachings, guided reflection, and community dialogue, you’ll explore the harmony between divine feminine and masculine energies , understand the spiritual role of sexuality, and cultivate deeper awareness in relationships and practice. Course Highlights: Authentic roots of Tantra in Vajrayana Buddhism Integrating spirituality, sexuality, and emotional awareness Healing patterns in relationships and personal growth Optional at-home Flash Retreat on November 29–30 Format: Online (or join onsite at Clear Sky Center) Schedule: Sundays, 9:30–11:00 AM MT ...

  At Clear Sky Retreat Center , the open grasslands and quiet forest set the stage for a unique kind of spiritual training — one where horses teach us how to train our own minds. Through natural horsemanship and equine-assisted learning , we learn to face fear, practice presence, and discover how our inner state shapes every connection we make, human and equine alike. When I first joined a session with Yvonne, the Natural Horsemanship trainer, I admitted that I had never really understood horses — and that I was afraid of them. My vulnerability was simply witnessed, not fixed or dismissed. That quiet acceptance revealed the first lesson: fear loses its power when it’s acknowledged with awareness. Under the guidance of Catherine Sensei and Qapel , I began to see how true training starts within. Catherine’s compassionate example reframed fear as a teacher, while Qapel’s words — “be willing to die, no matter what” — became a call to live with radical presence. Working closel...