BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Clear Sky Meditation Centre - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Clear Sky Meditation Centre 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/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241208T100000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20240908T211533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T101650Z UID:22893-1733648400-1733652000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Body\, Speech & Mind eBook Launch Celebration (Online) DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/body-speech-mind-ebook-launch/ CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Book-Launch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250105 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20241107T185825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T173441Z UID:23426-1734825600-1736035199@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Sangha Christmas Retreat DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/sangha-christmas-retreat-2024/ CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Group Retreats and Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Sangha-Christmas-Retreat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241224T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241224T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20241220T190242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T075733Z UID:23593-1735050600-1735056000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Qapel: Life and Teachings Christmas Celebration DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/qapel-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-PD-courses-Square-IG-Post-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250112T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250202T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20240829T175029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T103930Z UID:22571-1736674200-1738494000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Waking Up & Growing Up: Integral Evolution (Online) DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/integral-buddhism/ CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2025-PD-courses-Square-IG-Post-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20241023T164820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T064831Z UID:23198-1737799200-1737804600@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Integrating the Money Shadow in your Spiritual Life DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/free-webinar-integrating-the-money-shadow-in-your-spiritual-life-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coaching,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-Programming-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20241023T160454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T154706Z UID:22588-1739613600-1741435200@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Money & Spirituality: Integrating Spiritual and Material (Online) DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/money-spirituality-integrating-spiritual-and-material-online/2025-02-15/ CATEGORIES:Money & Spirituality,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-Programming.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250404 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20240225T235112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T092250Z UID:21655-1741824000-1743724799@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Meditation Circle: The Dance of Generosity\, Reciprocity and Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/meditation-circle-the-dance-of-generosity-reciprocity-and-collaboration/ CATEGORIES:Coaching,Meditation Circle,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250321T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250323T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20241128T230819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T102031Z UID:23142-1742576400-1742742000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Dharma in the Stars: Integrating Saturn DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/dharma-in-the-stars-integrating-saturn/ CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Group Retreats and Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Dharma-and-Astrology-Course.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250413T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250504T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20250124T184949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T095630Z UID:23760-1744536600-1746356400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Joy! Fuel for Awakening (Online) DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/joy-online-course/ CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Joy-Online-Course.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20250223T004058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T102712Z UID:24046-1745074800-1747501200@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Integrating Mindfulness Spring 2025: Tools for Holistic Living (In-Person or Online) DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/integrating-mindfulness-spring-2025-tools-for-holistic-living-in-person-or-online/ CATEGORIES:Integrating Mindfulness,Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Integrating-Mindfulness-Feature-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20250220T225705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T103105Z UID:24008-1746662400-1748563199@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Meditation Circle: Sīla - Bringing Relief and Coolness for the Mind DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/meditation-circle-sila-bringing-relief-and-coolness-for-the-mind/ CATEGORIES:Coaching,Meditation Circle,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20241024T232522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T075323Z UID:22596-1749772800-1750636799@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Vipassana Meditation Retreat in BC Rocky Mountains DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/vipassana-insight-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Group Retreats and Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2025-PD-courses-Square-IG-Post-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250711T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250713T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20250124T040517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T075608Z UID:23732-1752253200-1752426000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:As the Spirit Moves DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/as-the-spirit-moves-2025/ CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Group Retreats and Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/As-the-Spirit-Moves-Weekend-Course.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250808 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20250511T202234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T104846Z UID:24568-1752710400-1754611199@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Meditation Circle: Kṣānti DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/meditation-circle-k%e1%b9%a3anti/ CATEGORIES:Coaching,Meditation Circle,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251005T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20250814T133531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T024844Z UID:25834-1759568400-1759694400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:One year anniversary of Qapel's passing DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/one-year-anniversary-of-qapels-passing/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Group Retreats and Courses,Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Qapel-Doug-Duncan.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251011T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20240121T232558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T102020Z UID:21133-1760176800-1760182200@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:From Resentment to Resilience: Honest Communication for Spiritual People (Free Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/from-resentment-to-an-open-heart/ CATEGORIES:Integrating Mindfulness,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IM-From-Resentment-to-an-Open-Heart-Oct-11-2025-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251115T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20250129T035717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T054139Z UID:23840-1761386400-1763208000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Integrating Mindfulness Fall 2025: Tools for Holistic Living (In-Person or Online) DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/integrating-mindfulness-tools-for-holistic-living-in-person-or-online/ CATEGORIES:Integrating Mindfulness,Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Integrating-Mindfulness-Feature-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251109T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251130T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20250412T221230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T054646Z UID:24389-1762680600-1764500400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:21st Century Tantra DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/21-century-tantra/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/21-Century-Tantra.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260104 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20250704T015406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T183229Z UID:25092-1766275200-1767484799@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Sangha Christmas Retreat (In-Person & Online Retreat) DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/sangha-christmas-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Group Retreats and Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Sangha-Christmas-Retreat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260101T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260101T153000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20251217T031804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T034539Z UID:26793-1767277800-1767281400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:New Year Special 2026 (In-Person & Online) DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/new-year-special-2026/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/New-Year-Talk-Square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260118T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20251110T183109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T062956Z UID:26460-1768728600-1770548400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Integral Evolution: The Next Frontier (Online Course) DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/integral-evolution-the-next-frontier-online-course/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2025-PD-courses-Square-IG-Post-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20260210T174220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T032348Z UID:27821-1769713200-1769716800@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Meditation For Hope And Healing - Local Classes DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/meditation-for-hope-and-healing-local-classes/2026-01-29/ LOCATION:Mountain View Therapeutics – Cranbrook\, #204 14 A 13 Avenue South\, Cranbrook\, BC\, V1C 2V3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Meditation Circle,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20250928T221154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T223052Z UID:26319-1769853600-1769859000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Integrating the Money Shadow in your Spiritual Life DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/free-webinar-integrating-the-money-shadow-in-your-spiritual-life/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coaching,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-Programming-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20250928T230301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T091111Z UID:26268-1771063200-1772884800@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Money & Spirituality: Integrating Spiritual and Material (Online) DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/money-spirituality-online-course-2026/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coaching,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-Programming.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20260202T051633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T145014Z UID:27430-1774085400-1774090800@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Psynauts Vol 1: Book Launch (Online Event) DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/psynauts-book-launch-celebration-online/ CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Psynauts-Book-Launch-Square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20251110T181955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T020721Z UID:26461-1774569600-1775433599@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Vipassanā Meditation Retreat (In-Person & Online Retreat) DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/vipassana-meditation-retreat-in-bc-rocky-mountains/ CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Group Retreats and Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2025-PD-courses-Square-IG-Post-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T201500 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20260210T170647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194831Z UID:27745-1775761200-1775765700@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Finding Ground: Meditation For Uncertain Times DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/meditation-circle-finding-ground-meditation-for-uncertain-times/2026-04-09/ LOCATION:Mountain View Therapeutics – Cranbrook\, #204 14 A 13 Avenue South\, Cranbrook\, BC\, V1C 2V3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Meditation Circle,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260423T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20260331T232657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T234402Z UID:28640-1776938400-1776942000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Getting Centered: Connecting To Body Wisdom DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/getting-centered-connecting-to-body-wisdom/ LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada CATEGORIES:Staying Whole Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sanc-BullMountain-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260508T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20250126T231620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T143528Z UID:23794-1778259600-1778432400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Meditation for Hope and Healing Retreat DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/meditation-hope-healing-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Group Retreats and Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Meditation-for-hope-and-healing-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125321 CREATED:20260211T010736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T180452Z UID:27870-1781888400-1782061200@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Coming Home: Meditating in Nature DESCRIPTION:Waking Up\, Growing Up: Integral Evolution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “One of the most significant contributions of Integral Spirituality and Theory is that the difference between states and stages is clarified. As meditators we get skilled with states but have remained ignorant of stages. This is not in our best interest. You can meditate forever and still be at a low stage of human development.” —Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moving forward with our beloved teacher Qapel’s exhortation to embrace Integral as part of our spiritual practice. Awakening\, he said\, is like everything else: evolutionary. The Buddha said that his teachings would last 2\,500 years—which brings us to now. It’s time for a new turning of the wheel. Integral Evolution is the next stage of humanity’s awakening and development. It’s thrilling we’re alive at the new frontier of consciousness. Drawing on more of the last teaching notes our guru Qapel made\, come and explore with Catherine Sensei how we can marry authentic Dharma and the Integral paradigm. How do we evolve and awaken in alignment with the fullness of our current time and lay the groundwork for a revolutionary and generative future? Note: Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. January 18th – February 8\, 2026 Sunday morning online classes 9:30-11:00am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n Integral  Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n Course and optional weekend home retreat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n Four Weeks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day/Time \n \n \n \n Sundays from 9:30-11am MT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n In-Person or Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waking Up and Growing Up \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As we go deeper into the 21st-century we are seeing a new turning of the Wheel of Dharma – a radical evolution of Buddhism and spiritual teachings. The last major evolution in Buddhist Dharma was more than 1000 years ago with Vajrayana. Now with psychology\, integral spirituality and science\, something new is emerging. Along with the work of waking up– cultivating an enlightened state – we also need to do the work of growing up. This means learning to integrate a clear state in the world through doing our shadow work\, developing our communication skills and working through the critical human development stages – individually and collectively. Join us for this exciting four week course\, together we will explore the emerging elements of a fit and dynamic vehicle for 21st-century awakening\, and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "In 10 years I have NOT missed a course with master teachers Qapel and Sensei! Every class reflects the light of oneness in prisms of direction and understanding and thus a lighter load to carry in the relative world and a lightness of being. If one aspires to be a bodhisattva and to benefit all beings\, this one recommends the next one." \n Brendan R. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Integral Spirituality was coined by Ken Wilber\, an internationally acknowledged leader and the preeminent scholar of the Integral stage of human development.  In his many books\, he writes that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified\, holistic\, and interconnected spirituality. He describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings\, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. We agree! In this course\, we are excited to be taking this work forward and translating it practically\, based on our lineage’s working experience of modern spiritual community. Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber is a pre-requisite for the course. Please start by reading the Appendix as we have found it is clearer this way. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundays\, January 18 – February 8\, 2026Class Times (Mountain Time)Sunday\, January 18 – 9:30-11amSunday\, January 25 – 9:30-11amSunday\, February 1 – 9:30-11amSaturday & Sunday\, February 7-8 – 9:30am and 2:30pm (approx 60-90 minutes)*Daily schedule is subject to minor changes closer to the course date. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei is a contemporary Dharma teacher\, attendant\, consort\, co-teacher via Planet Dharma and co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and universal spiritual tools including transpersonal astrology and Japanese arts. She has trained daily with Acariya Doug Duncan since 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the modern West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "The teachers have brought together ancient teachings with scientific findings that prove how and why Dharma teachings radically improve life\, reduce pain and increase global peace. It doesn't matter what you believe\, you will embody a healthy new way of being. Because of their vast collective wisdom\, you leave their presence radically altered for the betterment of humanity." \n Evangelos D. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is integral spirituality?\n \n\n Integral spirituality is a holistic spiritual approach that integrates meditation\, psychology\, human development\, and traditional wisdom into a unified framework. It acknowledges both states of awakening and stages of personal maturity\, helping practitioners live spiritual insight in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is growth beyond meditation important?\n \n\n Meditation cultivates clarity and inner states\, but without development of emotional maturity\, communication\, and real-world integration\, spiritual progress can remain limited. Growth beyond meditation supports lasting transformation and effective engagement in daily life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will you learn in this online course?\n \n\n You will explore how to combine authentic Dharma with integral theory\, integrate awakened states into everyday life\, deepen human development stages\, work with shadow patterns\, and evolve toward a more complete expression of spiritual and psychological maturity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend this course?\n \n\n This course is for meditators\, spiritual seekers\, and practitioners who want to deepen their inner awakening and grow in psychological and relational maturity\, integrating spirituality into all aspects of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes this different from a meditation class?\n \n\n Unlike a standard meditation class focused on states of awareness\, this course also emphasizes stages of development — including shadow work\, communication\, and real-world application — so spiritual insights are embodied and functional in everyday life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is prior spiritual experience required?\n \n\n Prior meditation or spiritual experience isn’t strictly required\, but familiarity with Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber (recommended reading) and an interest in deepening both inner insight and personal growth will help you engage fully with the course material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana and Pricing\n \n\n Dana: You may have come across this elsewhere in the form of “pay from the heart.” Dāna is a Sanskrit term meaning “generosity.” With dāna\, we give as a mutual exchange of generosity. It’s our joy to offer this course\, and we trust you’ll match our time\, energy\, and passion by giving an amount of money that feels good and healthy to both you and us. The dharma has been built on generosity. No one is excluded for lack of funds. However\, it is also extremely beneficial to give as much as you are able. Typically people give in a range of $120-$500 USD for a course. As we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the Dharma\, please feel comfortable to give less if you are not financially secure. Another form of giving dāna is to offer service\, and if you are interested in providing support in a non-financial way\, we invite you to contact us. If you are financially secure\, we invite you to generate merit by providing more financial support to the Triple Gem. Contributions like these make the difference in supporting our teachers\, teachings\, and center. Learn more about the practice of dāna here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Online Admin Fee\n \n\n In a traditional model of in-person teachings\, a retreat center or urban meditation center invites teachers to visit. In these cases the centers have infrastructure and organization costs to cover\, which might be covered by an admin fee. For the teaching itself\, dāna to the teachers is offered in a bowl. This honors both the sustainability of the teachers\, and of the supporting center. We’ve tried to recreate this approach online. The teachers’ time and the teaching themselves are offered on the basis of dāna\, separate to the admin fee. With our dāna offering we are making a direct gift of generosity to the teachers to support their teachings and livelihood. The admin fee* goes to support the infrastructure and organization necessary to support them to teach. As anyone with an online business will know\, the costs of setting up good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online can be surprising. Our admin fee changes based on the date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80Register two to four weeks prior: $100Register less than two weeks prior: $120 *We also do not wish to exclude anyone from the Teachings\, so if you are not currently in a financial position to afford the admin fee\, please contact the course Registrar via registrar@planetdharma.com so we can support you to attend. — Below are a few of the work and benefits that your admin fee payment is supporting: High speed internet (to allow interviews and classes on-line)Online class systems (Zoom)Registration / admin systems (Eventbrite\, Basecamp)Communication systems to keep everyone informed\, share connection details\, teachings and other resources (Mailchimp)Online storage (for example\, Dropbox\, to allow us to let students watch recordings\, and to store and share selected teachings in other forms such as podcasts and video later\, and Amazon cloud)Quality sound\, video and editing equipment (both for live teachings and to provide good enough quality for later sharing as podcasts and video). We are regularly updating our equipment to improve your user experience.Online calendar booking system to allow students to book interviewsWebsite hosting and maintenance for sharing upcoming courses\, teachings\, blogs and other resources.We welcome any questions. May all our efforts be sustainable\, abundant and for the benefit of all beings! \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 \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 \n Register URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/coming-home-meditating-in-nature/ 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/2026/02/ComingHome_MeditatingInNature.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR