BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Clear Sky Meditation Centre - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Clear Sky Meditation Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20200308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20201101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201003T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201004T163000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20200906T165108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T091936Z UID:8895-1601717400-1601829000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Crouching Ego\, Hidden Buddhas (Online) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/crouching-ego-hidden-buddhas/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Clear-Sky-Crouching-Ego-Main.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201012T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201102T210000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20200910T032602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T102606Z UID:8823-1602531000-1604350800@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Eye of the Storm: Navigating the Modern World (Online) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/eye-of-the-storm/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/aerial-view-atmosphere-clouds-cold-front-76969-e1585193414265.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T203000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20200913T181920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T090122Z UID:9028-1603825200-1605645000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Rediscovering the Joys of Your Work (Online) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/rediscovering-the-joys-of-your-work/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Rediscovering-Joys.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201219T140000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20200905T170047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T054948Z UID:8818-1607097600-1608386400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Winter Meditation Retreat: The Kasinas DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/kasina-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Group Retreats and Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Clear-Sky-Winter-retreat-kasinas.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201220T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201224T140000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20200725T235646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T025939Z UID:8774-1608480000-1608818400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Sangha Christmas Package 2020 DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/sangha-christmas-package-2020/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sanghachristmas.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211231T170000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20200613T163314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T102413Z UID:8634-1609488000-1640970000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Personal Coaching (Online) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/personal-coaching/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-13-at-10.49.12-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210111T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20201115T191834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T134759Z UID:9214-1610393400-1612386000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:The Abhidhamma: A Study of Consciousness (Online) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/the-abhidhamma/ LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada CATEGORIES:Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Abhidhamma-Feature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T203000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20201128T201347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T091345Z UID:9278-1611687600-1613507400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Beyond Coping (Online) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/beyond-coping-online-course/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Beyond-Coping.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T160000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20210220T192718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T100805Z UID:9744-1615626000-1615651200@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Come to your Senses: A Day to Practice Deep Mindfulness (Online) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/come-to-your-senses/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/come_to_your_senses_feature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T110000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20201109T051751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T101746Z UID:9106-1617444000-1620471600@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Money & Spirituality: Integrating Spiritual and Material (Online) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/money-spirituality-online/ LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada CATEGORIES:Coaching,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/money-and-spirituality-feature.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210517T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T210000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20210102T192934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T095123Z UID:9216-1621279800-1623099600@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Discovering Your Buddha Nature: Teachings of Gampopa (Online) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/discovering-your-buddha-nature/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Discovering-your-Buddha-Nature-feautre.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T180000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20210415T154712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T084805Z UID:10129-1622134800-1622138400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Buddhist Women in the 2020’s (Introduction) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/buddhist-women-2020s-menla-talk/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-05-08-at-5.24.24-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210607 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20210415T161214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T090726Z UID:10174-1622764800-1623023999@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Buddhist Women in the 2020’s (Online Course) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/buddhist-women-2020s-menla-course/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-05-08-at-5.21.50-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210626 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20210102T201811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T095821Z UID:9346-1624060800-1624665599@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Exploring the Bardo of Now (Online) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/exploring-the-bardo-of-now/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-02-at-11.55.40-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20210416T220228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T065449Z UID:10136-1624093200-1624118400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Come to your Senses: A Day to Practice Deep Mindfulness (Online) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/come-to-your-senses-a-day-to-practice-deep-mindfulness-online/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-05-08-at-5.26.59-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210717 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20210117T013556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T100002Z UID:9386-1625788800-1626479999@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Summer Meditation Retreat: Breathing 2021 DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/summer-meditation-retreat-breathing/ CATEGORIES:Group Retreats and Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-16-at-5.19.11-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210813 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20201114T234048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T222216Z UID:9219-1628208000-1628812799@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Tantric Deep Dive: A Week of Empowerments DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/tantric-deep-dive-a-week-of-empowerments-2021/ LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/dharma-10anniversary-CS-crop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210816 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20210123T185007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T085656Z UID:9227-1628812800-1629071999@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Clear Sky's Sweet 16 & Tantric Empowerments DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/sweet-sixteen-and-tantric-empowerments/ CATEGORIES:Group Retreats and Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Sweet-Sixteen-Square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20210702T232120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T094422Z UID:11330-1629504000-1630454399@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Dzogchen Meditation Retreat: Online DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/dzogchen-meditation-retreat-aug-2021/ LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada CATEGORIES:Group Retreats and Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-Events-Square-Graphics.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T120000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20210725T234655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T100257Z UID:11727-1631354400-1634385600@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Integrating Mindfulness: Tools for Holistic Living (Online or In-Person) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/integrating-mindfulness-tools-for-holistic-living-online/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coaching,Group Retreats and Courses,Integrating Mindfulness,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Integrating-Mindfulness-Feature.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T163000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20220305T235441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T073443Z UID:14886-1631971800-1631982600@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Come to your Senses: A Day to Practice Deep Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/come-to-your-senses-a-day-to-practice-deep-mindfulness-2/ LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada CATEGORIES:Group Retreats and Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Come-to-Your-Senses-Crystal-Ball.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Alive Mindfully":MAILTO:dean@alivemindfully.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211003 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20210806T032248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T090513Z UID:12039-1632528000-1633219199@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Seven Rays of Healing with Medicine Buddha (Online + CS & Germany Residential) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/seven-ray-of-healing/ LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada CATEGORIES:Group Retreats and Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Seven-Rays-of-Healing-Feature.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T203000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20210805T130624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T072610Z UID:11795-1633460400-1635280200@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Beyond Coping (Online and In-Person) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/beyond-coping-online/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Beyond-Coping-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211025T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211115T210000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20210124T010228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T102732Z UID:9445-1635190200-1637010000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Zen Online Course DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/zen-online-course-2/ CATEGORIES:Group Retreats and Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Zen-online-course.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T103000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20211021T171001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T102315Z UID:12913-1635411600-1635417000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Conscious Awakening Community - Presented by Humanity Rising DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/conscious-awakening-community/ LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/humanity-rising-day-349.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211231T140000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20210311T191942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T093938Z UID:9129-1639756800-1640959200@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Zen Meditation Retreat 2021 DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/zen-meditation-retreat-2021/ CATEGORIES:Group Retreats and Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sixteen-buddha-body.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221231T170000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20200530T175040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T101731Z UID:8562-1641024000-1672506000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Small Group Coaching (Online) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/small-group-coaching/ CATEGORIES:Coaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/small-group-coaching.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220201T203000 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20211111T205753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T070941Z UID:13043-1641927600-1643747400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Beyond Coping (Online) DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/beyond-coping-online-2/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Beyond-Coping-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220117 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20211119T182242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T065050Z UID:13186-1642118400-1642377599@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Pārami: Practices for Freedom 2022 DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/parami-practices-for-freedom/ CATEGORIES:Group Retreats and Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/scales-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220221 DTSTAMP:20260625T083013 CREATED:20211204T115058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T102928Z UID:13201-1645142400-1645401599@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Sādhana: Practices for Power 2022 DESCRIPTION:Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without DisconnectingWith Karen McAllister\, Michelle Heinz and Duncan Cryle Thursday June 25 2026 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST) Pay-From-The-Heart Session 3 of 6 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for other sessions in the series: Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You want to be available. You want to be generous. You want to show up for the people in your life. And yet—you’re running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You give more than you have. You end conversations feeling drained\, resentful\, or vaguely guilty. If boundaries feel like walls you don’t want to build\, this session is for you. What We’ll ExploreThis session moves from internal steadiness to relational clarity. We’ll reframe boundaries—not as walls or defense\, but as energy management. A form of self-care that actually supports connection. In this hour together\, we’ll explore: Why boundaries are essential for sustainable caring—not a failure of generosityThe difference between walls (disconnection) and boundaries (healthy containment)How to recognize when your energy is being drained—and what to do about itPractices for protecting your energy without shutting people outHow clear boundaries actually deepen trust and intimacyYou’ll leave with tools for staying connected to others without abandoning yourself—and a clearer sense of what’s yours to carry and what isn’t. This is session 3 of our 2026 online drop-in series – see here for future sessions Staying Whole: Meditation Tools For Fragmented Times series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session DetailsDate: Thursday June 25\, 2026Time: 7-8 pm Mountain Time (6 pm PST\, 8 pm Central\, 9 pm EST)Format: Live online via Zoom (recording available)Cost: By donation (Dāna)—everyone welcome regardless of financial circumstances \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "You can read and try all sorts of things by yourself\, but doing it with a group\, and with Karen and Duncan as wonderful teachers who really know what they are doing\, will set you up to get closer to the direction and peace that you so deeply crave." \n Erika RasmussenWriter and Film Maker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectEach session in the series weaves together: Teaching grounded in Buddhist wisdom and 35+ years of practice\, adapted for real-world applicationGuided practice you can use immediately and return to between sessionsReflection & dialogue with others navigating similar terrainIntegration tools designed for daily life\, not just the cushion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo courtesy of Ava Maclean\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part of the 2026 Staying Whole SeriesThis session is the second of Staying Whole: Meditation Tools for Fragmented Times\, a six-session online drop-in series running through 2026\, offering practical tools for inner steadiness\, relational resilience\, and community belonging. Each session stands alone\, so you’re welcome to join just this one. And if this resonates\, the series continues on June 25 with Boundaries As Stability: Protecting Energy Without Disconnecting Learn more about the full series here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Guides For The SeriesDuncan Cryle has practiced meditation and Buddhist Dharma for over 35 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Sensei. He was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and a resident since 2018. Duncan has been teaching for over 20 years—with Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and through Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness program. Through the intense work of living in intentional community—navigating conflict\, collaboration\, and collective decision-making—he’s learned firsthand what it takes to stay whole in fragmented times. He also spent many years in senior business roles pioneering workplace mindfulness\, and now consults with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on building mindfulness\, resilience\, and trust. Karen McAllister has practiced meditation since the 1990s and studied Buddhist Dharma for over 25 years in the Namgyal lineage with Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. She was a founding member of Clear Sky in 2004 and has been a resident since 2018. Karen has been teaching meditation and mindfulness for over 13 years through Awaken in Toronto\, Despertando no Brasil (“Awakening in Brazil”)\, and Clear Sky’s Integrating Mindfulness and Money & Spirituality programs. Through the ongoing practice of living in intentional community\, navigating relationship\, conflict\, and shared responsibility\, she has learned firsthand what it takes to stay grounded and whole in uncertain and changing times. Alongside her teaching\, Karen serves as Co-Executive Director of Clear Sky and leads the funding of the Temple project\, supporting a long-term vision of refuge and deep practice for generations to come. She is also the founder of Mindful Money Coaching\, where she supports people in the helping professions and mission-driven fields to transform their relationship with money\, bringing awareness to how they give\, receive\, and steward resources in alignment with their values and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Heinz \n \n \n \n For this talk we are delighted to have Michelle join us. Michelle is a long-term resident and senior student. She is an Integral Master Coach\, bringing a wealth of experience especially in somatic and emotional work. “The consistent high-level perspective with which Michelle sees the world was just what I needed to help reframe and replace old ideas\, beliefs\, and conditioning that ultimately unleashed real growth.” – Fran   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Duncan and Karen are wonderful instructors who help everyone\, from beginners to people with more experience\, practice meditation and self-care. As I joined remotely\, I appreciated how the online participants were engaged through conversation and breakout rooms." \n Kristi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/sadhana-practices-for-power-2022/ LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada CATEGORIES:Group Retreats and Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/GuruRimpoche.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR