BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Clear Sky Meditation Centre - ECPv6.17.3//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/Chicago 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20280312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20281105T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T201500 DTSTAMP:20260910T071631Z CREATED:20260709T171113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T071631Z UID:30046-1787857200-1789676100@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Healing Body\, Speech and Mind DESCRIPTION:“My body\, every possession and all goodness\, past\, present and future\, without remorse I dedicate to the well-being of the world.” –Shantideva\, in Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the Path or Way of the Bodhisattva? We will explore guidance on the Bodhisttva’s way of life via the historical teachings of Shantideva and the Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra.  And\, most imporantly\, how does that historical path of the Bodhisattva look today\, for us now\, in the fourth turning of the wheel of Dharma? \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 \n \n \n \n Vajrayana Buddhism \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online Course & Weekend Home Retreat \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Weeks \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All  Levels \n \n \n \n Skill Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online or In-Person \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bodhisattva Vow: \n \n \n \n “However innumerable beings are\, I vow to met them with kindness and interest. However inexhaustible the states of suffering are\, I vow to touch them with patience and love. However incomparable the mystery of being is\, I vow to experience it fully. From this moment forth\, with wisdom and compassion as my lamp and staff\, I dedicate all my life energy to the welfare of all beings.” \n \n \n \n How does the Bodhisattva vow manifest in your life in the world?\n \n \n \n \n Many of us are familiar with\, or recite the Bodhisattva vow regularly. It may even be our lifelong vow. And yet\, you may be asking yourself how does this profound vow translate to various complex situations in life? Take heart\, the way of the Bodhisattva is an actual path that beings have been journeying on for more than a millenia. Shantideva\, a prince that gave up the throne\, is one noble example.  In this course we will learn from these experiences and apply them to our modern context. Just like Shantideva in the 8th century\, we are all asking how our practice can be meaningful when there’s so much suffering in the world. And there’s different variations of how we relate to the varying cultural and generational forms of struggle – like social justice\, climate change and war.  We can study the path of the Bodhisattva to help us skilfully answer these questions. They are still applicable today. And may be more applicable than ever. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Learning Goals: \n \n \n \n What is the historical path of the Bodhisattva (inspired by Shantideva from the 8th century).Do I wish to take such a vow\, and if so\, what does that actually mean?How can I approach the many forms of suffering in the world – war\, environmental disaster\, social injustice from the perspective of the Bodhisattva path? How does Bodhisattva activity translate to the various situations and contexts of modern life?Where does the Bodhisattva path sit within the Theravadin\, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recommended Course Reading: \n \n \n \n The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "I have yet to encounter another setting where I grow as much as I do while at Clear Sky. The balance of support\, genuine care and challenge is rare and precious.\n\nWhen it comes to spiritual transformation\, Clear Sky is a place and group of people that is not only talking-the-talk but actively walking-the-walk." \n Ruth L. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course ScheduleNovember 12th – December 10th\, 2023With a new format: Morning (9:30am Class) Mountain TimeSunday\, November 12th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 19th– 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 26th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, December 3rd – 9:30-11am ClassThe formal and participatory teachings for this course will occur on four Sundays. There will be a live group class in the morning (9:30-11am MT). We encourage you to connect with sangha outside of class times to discuss and deepen your learning of the material.  Flash Retreat Weekend: December 8-10thTo deepen and integrate your experience\, the final weekend during the course will also be a Flash Retreat (December 8-10th). This can be done at home\, or together with us at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, in Eastern British Columbia. We highly recommend clearing your schedule over the weekend to focus on the retreat. Formal group sessions will also be held at these times: Flash Retreat morning group workshop time:   9:30-10:30amFlash Retreat afternoon group workshop time: 2:30-3:30pmIf you’d like to join the Flash Retreat from Clear Sky\, please contact ava@clearskycenter.org.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Qapel Duncan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat are Dharma and meditation teachers who founded Clear Sky Meditation Center\, BC\, Canada. Achariya Doug Duncan received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 1978\, and is a lineage holder in that teaching. Known for his direct\, humorous and compassionate engagement with students\, Doug embraces various traditions\, contemporary psychology\, and science\, to mentor all beings to a more awakened state. Catherine Pawasarat 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. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and the arts. With Doug she is co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center in the BC Rockies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsTime and LocationEach of the four weekly classes in this online course will be video streamed live at 9:00am MST. The recording will be available for one week after each class. In addition to the classes there will be Q&A / participatory style workshop sessions at 3pm MST each Sunday.  Finally the course ends with a Flash Retreat on June 3-4th\, 2023.  What Does the Course Cost?This course is offered based on the unique combination of 1) dāna  and 2) a $80-120 USD administrative fee. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register less than two weeks prior: $120. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Clear Sky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Located in the BC rocky mountains\, we offer over 300-acres to deepen your practice and reconnect with nature.  Founded by Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei\, we are home to students from around the globe who are dedicated to co-creating a supportive and innovative space for awakening in our modern world. In adherence with our quadruple bottom line\, we source our food as local and organic as possible. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW on how to get here\, what to bring and what to expect.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "This retreat centre is the REAL THING. It's a modern monastery with people grounded in the present and practicing old and new methods of living in a spiritual community. This group walks the talk. I have made the trek from Ontario all the way to this remote corner of BC every year for the last 16 years to study with these teachers\, interact with these fellow seekers\, and bask in the beauty of this gorgeous property." \n Linda H. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Dana and Pricing\n \n\n 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 but 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.  Conversely\, 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 Online Participants & 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\, it can be surprising the costs of setting up a good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online. The admin fee changes based on date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register 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 Now URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/healing-body-speech-and-mind/ LOCATION:Mountain View Therapeutics – Cranbrook\, #204 14 A 13 Avenue South\, Cranbrook\, BC\, V1C 2V3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Meditation Circle,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HealingBodySpeechMind_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260905T170000 DTSTAMP:20260815T230802Z CREATED:20260709T213939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T230802Z UID:30033-1788602400-1788627600@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Meditating in Nature: A Day Retreat At Beautiful Clear Sky Center DESCRIPTION:“My body\, every possession and all goodness\, past\, present and future\, without remorse I dedicate to the well-being of the world.” –Shantideva\, in Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the Path or Way of the Bodhisattva? We will explore guidance on the Bodhisttva’s way of life via the historical teachings of Shantideva and the Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra.  And\, most imporantly\, how does that historical path of the Bodhisattva look today\, for us now\, in the fourth turning of the wheel of Dharma? \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 \n \n \n \n Vajrayana Buddhism \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online Course & Weekend Home Retreat \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Weeks \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All  Levels \n \n \n \n Skill Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online or In-Person \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bodhisattva Vow: \n \n \n \n “However innumerable beings are\, I vow to met them with kindness and interest. However inexhaustible the states of suffering are\, I vow to touch them with patience and love. However incomparable the mystery of being is\, I vow to experience it fully. From this moment forth\, with wisdom and compassion as my lamp and staff\, I dedicate all my life energy to the welfare of all beings.” \n \n \n \n How does the Bodhisattva vow manifest in your life in the world?\n \n \n \n \n Many of us are familiar with\, or recite the Bodhisattva vow regularly. It may even be our lifelong vow. And yet\, you may be asking yourself how does this profound vow translate to various complex situations in life? Take heart\, the way of the Bodhisattva is an actual path that beings have been journeying on for more than a millenia. Shantideva\, a prince that gave up the throne\, is one noble example.  In this course we will learn from these experiences and apply them to our modern context. Just like Shantideva in the 8th century\, we are all asking how our practice can be meaningful when there’s so much suffering in the world. And there’s different variations of how we relate to the varying cultural and generational forms of struggle – like social justice\, climate change and war.  We can study the path of the Bodhisattva to help us skilfully answer these questions. They are still applicable today. And may be more applicable than ever. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Learning Goals: \n \n \n \n What is the historical path of the Bodhisattva (inspired by Shantideva from the 8th century).Do I wish to take such a vow\, and if so\, what does that actually mean?How can I approach the many forms of suffering in the world – war\, environmental disaster\, social injustice from the perspective of the Bodhisattva path? How does Bodhisattva activity translate to the various situations and contexts of modern life?Where does the Bodhisattva path sit within the Theravadin\, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recommended Course Reading: \n \n \n \n The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "I have yet to encounter another setting where I grow as much as I do while at Clear Sky. The balance of support\, genuine care and challenge is rare and precious.\n\nWhen it comes to spiritual transformation\, Clear Sky is a place and group of people that is not only talking-the-talk but actively walking-the-walk." \n Ruth L. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course ScheduleNovember 12th – December 10th\, 2023With a new format: Morning (9:30am Class) Mountain TimeSunday\, November 12th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 19th– 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 26th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, December 3rd – 9:30-11am ClassThe formal and participatory teachings for this course will occur on four Sundays. There will be a live group class in the morning (9:30-11am MT). We encourage you to connect with sangha outside of class times to discuss and deepen your learning of the material.  Flash Retreat Weekend: December 8-10thTo deepen and integrate your experience\, the final weekend during the course will also be a Flash Retreat (December 8-10th). This can be done at home\, or together with us at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, in Eastern British Columbia. We highly recommend clearing your schedule over the weekend to focus on the retreat. Formal group sessions will also be held at these times: Flash Retreat morning group workshop time:   9:30-10:30amFlash Retreat afternoon group workshop time: 2:30-3:30pmIf you’d like to join the Flash Retreat from Clear Sky\, please contact ava@clearskycenter.org.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Qapel Duncan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat are Dharma and meditation teachers who founded Clear Sky Meditation Center\, BC\, Canada. Achariya Doug Duncan received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 1978\, and is a lineage holder in that teaching. Known for his direct\, humorous and compassionate engagement with students\, Doug embraces various traditions\, contemporary psychology\, and science\, to mentor all beings to a more awakened state. Catherine Pawasarat 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. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and the arts. With Doug she is co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center in the BC Rockies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsTime and LocationEach of the four weekly classes in this online course will be video streamed live at 9:00am MST. The recording will be available for one week after each class. In addition to the classes there will be Q&A / participatory style workshop sessions at 3pm MST each Sunday.  Finally the course ends with a Flash Retreat on June 3-4th\, 2023.  What Does the Course Cost?This course is offered based on the unique combination of 1) dāna  and 2) a $80-120 USD administrative fee. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register less than two weeks prior: $120. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Clear Sky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Located in the BC rocky mountains\, we offer over 300-acres to deepen your practice and reconnect with nature.  Founded by Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei\, we are home to students from around the globe who are dedicated to co-creating a supportive and innovative space for awakening in our modern world. In adherence with our quadruple bottom line\, we source our food as local and organic as possible. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW on how to get here\, what to bring and what to expect.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "This retreat centre is the REAL THING. It's a modern monastery with people grounded in the present and practicing old and new methods of living in a spiritual community. This group walks the talk. I have made the trek from Ontario all the way to this remote corner of BC every year for the last 16 years to study with these teachers\, interact with these fellow seekers\, and bask in the beauty of this gorgeous property." \n Linda H. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Dana and Pricing\n \n\n 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 but 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.  Conversely\, 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 Online Participants & 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\, it can be surprising the costs of setting up a good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online. The admin fee changes based on date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register 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 Now URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/meditating-in-nature-day-retreat/ LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada CATEGORIES:Group Retreats,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MeditatingInNature_DayWorkshop_Sept2026_Square-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260819T025854Z CREATED:20260819T010245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T025854Z UID:30342-1789585200-1789588800@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Healing Love Healing Money - Free Intro Webinar DESCRIPTION:“My body\, every possession and all goodness\, past\, present and future\, without remorse I dedicate to the well-being of the world.” –Shantideva\, in Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the Path or Way of the Bodhisattva? We will explore guidance on the Bodhisttva’s way of life via the historical teachings of Shantideva and the Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra.  And\, most imporantly\, how does that historical path of the Bodhisattva look today\, for us now\, in the fourth turning of the wheel of Dharma? \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 \n \n \n \n Vajrayana Buddhism \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online Course & Weekend Home Retreat \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Weeks \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All  Levels \n \n \n \n Skill Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online or In-Person \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bodhisattva Vow: \n \n \n \n “However innumerable beings are\, I vow to met them with kindness and interest. However inexhaustible the states of suffering are\, I vow to touch them with patience and love. However incomparable the mystery of being is\, I vow to experience it fully. From this moment forth\, with wisdom and compassion as my lamp and staff\, I dedicate all my life energy to the welfare of all beings.” \n \n \n \n How does the Bodhisattva vow manifest in your life in the world?\n \n \n \n \n Many of us are familiar with\, or recite the Bodhisattva vow regularly. It may even be our lifelong vow. And yet\, you may be asking yourself how does this profound vow translate to various complex situations in life? Take heart\, the way of the Bodhisattva is an actual path that beings have been journeying on for more than a millenia. Shantideva\, a prince that gave up the throne\, is one noble example.  In this course we will learn from these experiences and apply them to our modern context. Just like Shantideva in the 8th century\, we are all asking how our practice can be meaningful when there’s so much suffering in the world. And there’s different variations of how we relate to the varying cultural and generational forms of struggle – like social justice\, climate change and war.  We can study the path of the Bodhisattva to help us skilfully answer these questions. They are still applicable today. And may be more applicable than ever. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Learning Goals: \n \n \n \n What is the historical path of the Bodhisattva (inspired by Shantideva from the 8th century).Do I wish to take such a vow\, and if so\, what does that actually mean?How can I approach the many forms of suffering in the world – war\, environmental disaster\, social injustice from the perspective of the Bodhisattva path? How does Bodhisattva activity translate to the various situations and contexts of modern life?Where does the Bodhisattva path sit within the Theravadin\, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recommended Course Reading: \n \n \n \n The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "I have yet to encounter another setting where I grow as much as I do while at Clear Sky. The balance of support\, genuine care and challenge is rare and precious.\n\nWhen it comes to spiritual transformation\, Clear Sky is a place and group of people that is not only talking-the-talk but actively walking-the-walk." \n Ruth L. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course ScheduleNovember 12th – December 10th\, 2023With a new format: Morning (9:30am Class) Mountain TimeSunday\, November 12th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 19th– 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 26th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, December 3rd – 9:30-11am ClassThe formal and participatory teachings for this course will occur on four Sundays. There will be a live group class in the morning (9:30-11am MT). We encourage you to connect with sangha outside of class times to discuss and deepen your learning of the material.  Flash Retreat Weekend: December 8-10thTo deepen and integrate your experience\, the final weekend during the course will also be a Flash Retreat (December 8-10th). This can be done at home\, or together with us at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, in Eastern British Columbia. We highly recommend clearing your schedule over the weekend to focus on the retreat. Formal group sessions will also be held at these times: Flash Retreat morning group workshop time:   9:30-10:30amFlash Retreat afternoon group workshop time: 2:30-3:30pmIf you’d like to join the Flash Retreat from Clear Sky\, please contact ava@clearskycenter.org.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Qapel Duncan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat are Dharma and meditation teachers who founded Clear Sky Meditation Center\, BC\, Canada. Achariya Doug Duncan received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 1978\, and is a lineage holder in that teaching. Known for his direct\, humorous and compassionate engagement with students\, Doug embraces various traditions\, contemporary psychology\, and science\, to mentor all beings to a more awakened state. Catherine Pawasarat 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. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and the arts. With Doug she is co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center in the BC Rockies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsTime and LocationEach of the four weekly classes in this online course will be video streamed live at 9:00am MST. The recording will be available for one week after each class. In addition to the classes there will be Q&A / participatory style workshop sessions at 3pm MST each Sunday.  Finally the course ends with a Flash Retreat on June 3-4th\, 2023.  What Does the Course Cost?This course is offered based on the unique combination of 1) dāna  and 2) a $80-120 USD administrative fee. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register less than two weeks prior: $120. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Clear Sky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Located in the BC rocky mountains\, we offer over 300-acres to deepen your practice and reconnect with nature.  Founded by Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei\, we are home to students from around the globe who are dedicated to co-creating a supportive and innovative space for awakening in our modern world. In adherence with our quadruple bottom line\, we source our food as local and organic as possible. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW on how to get here\, what to bring and what to expect.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "This retreat centre is the REAL THING. It's a modern monastery with people grounded in the present and practicing old and new methods of living in a spiritual community. This group walks the talk. I have made the trek from Ontario all the way to this remote corner of BC every year for the last 16 years to study with these teachers\, interact with these fellow seekers\, and bask in the beauty of this gorgeous property." \n Linda H. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Dana and Pricing\n \n\n 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 but 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.  Conversely\, 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 Online Participants & 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\, it can be surprising the costs of setting up a good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online. The admin fee changes based on date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register 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 Now URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/healinglove-healingmoney-intro/2026-09-16/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Staying Whole Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/HealingLoveHealiingMoney_Webinar_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T150000 DTSTAMP:20260905T074323Z CREATED:20251217T031637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T074323Z UID:26792-1789750800-1789916400@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:AstroDharma: The Nodes & Your Planetary Purpose (In-Person & Online) DESCRIPTION:“My body\, every possession and all goodness\, past\, present and future\, without remorse I dedicate to the well-being of the world.” –Shantideva\, in Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the Path or Way of the Bodhisattva? We will explore guidance on the Bodhisttva’s way of life via the historical teachings of Shantideva and the Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra.  And\, most imporantly\, how does that historical path of the Bodhisattva look today\, for us now\, in the fourth turning of the wheel of Dharma? \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 \n \n \n \n Vajrayana Buddhism \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online Course & Weekend Home Retreat \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Weeks \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All  Levels \n \n \n \n Skill Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online or In-Person \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bodhisattva Vow: \n \n \n \n “However innumerable beings are\, I vow to met them with kindness and interest. However inexhaustible the states of suffering are\, I vow to touch them with patience and love. However incomparable the mystery of being is\, I vow to experience it fully. From this moment forth\, with wisdom and compassion as my lamp and staff\, I dedicate all my life energy to the welfare of all beings.” \n \n \n \n How does the Bodhisattva vow manifest in your life in the world?\n \n \n \n \n Many of us are familiar with\, or recite the Bodhisattva vow regularly. It may even be our lifelong vow. And yet\, you may be asking yourself how does this profound vow translate to various complex situations in life? Take heart\, the way of the Bodhisattva is an actual path that beings have been journeying on for more than a millenia. Shantideva\, a prince that gave up the throne\, is one noble example.  In this course we will learn from these experiences and apply them to our modern context. Just like Shantideva in the 8th century\, we are all asking how our practice can be meaningful when there’s so much suffering in the world. And there’s different variations of how we relate to the varying cultural and generational forms of struggle – like social justice\, climate change and war.  We can study the path of the Bodhisattva to help us skilfully answer these questions. They are still applicable today. And may be more applicable than ever. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Learning Goals: \n \n \n \n What is the historical path of the Bodhisattva (inspired by Shantideva from the 8th century).Do I wish to take such a vow\, and if so\, what does that actually mean?How can I approach the many forms of suffering in the world – war\, environmental disaster\, social injustice from the perspective of the Bodhisattva path? How does Bodhisattva activity translate to the various situations and contexts of modern life?Where does the Bodhisattva path sit within the Theravadin\, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recommended Course Reading: \n \n \n \n The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "I have yet to encounter another setting where I grow as much as I do while at Clear Sky. The balance of support\, genuine care and challenge is rare and precious.\n\nWhen it comes to spiritual transformation\, Clear Sky is a place and group of people that is not only talking-the-talk but actively walking-the-walk." \n Ruth L. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course ScheduleNovember 12th – December 10th\, 2023With a new format: Morning (9:30am Class) Mountain TimeSunday\, November 12th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 19th– 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 26th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, December 3rd – 9:30-11am ClassThe formal and participatory teachings for this course will occur on four Sundays. There will be a live group class in the morning (9:30-11am MT). We encourage you to connect with sangha outside of class times to discuss and deepen your learning of the material.  Flash Retreat Weekend: December 8-10thTo deepen and integrate your experience\, the final weekend during the course will also be a Flash Retreat (December 8-10th). This can be done at home\, or together with us at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, in Eastern British Columbia. We highly recommend clearing your schedule over the weekend to focus on the retreat. Formal group sessions will also be held at these times: Flash Retreat morning group workshop time:   9:30-10:30amFlash Retreat afternoon group workshop time: 2:30-3:30pmIf you’d like to join the Flash Retreat from Clear Sky\, please contact ava@clearskycenter.org.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Qapel Duncan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat are Dharma and meditation teachers who founded Clear Sky Meditation Center\, BC\, Canada. Achariya Doug Duncan received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 1978\, and is a lineage holder in that teaching. Known for his direct\, humorous and compassionate engagement with students\, Doug embraces various traditions\, contemporary psychology\, and science\, to mentor all beings to a more awakened state. Catherine Pawasarat 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. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and the arts. With Doug she is co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center in the BC Rockies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsTime and LocationEach of the four weekly classes in this online course will be video streamed live at 9:00am MST. The recording will be available for one week after each class. In addition to the classes there will be Q&A / participatory style workshop sessions at 3pm MST each Sunday.  Finally the course ends with a Flash Retreat on June 3-4th\, 2023.  What Does the Course Cost?This course is offered based on the unique combination of 1) dāna  and 2) a $80-120 USD administrative fee. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register less than two weeks prior: $120. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Clear Sky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Located in the BC rocky mountains\, we offer over 300-acres to deepen your practice and reconnect with nature.  Founded by Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei\, we are home to students from around the globe who are dedicated to co-creating a supportive and innovative space for awakening in our modern world. In adherence with our quadruple bottom line\, we source our food as local and organic as possible. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW on how to get here\, what to bring and what to expect.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "This retreat centre is the REAL THING. It's a modern monastery with people grounded in the present and practicing old and new methods of living in a spiritual community. This group walks the talk. I have made the trek from Ontario all the way to this remote corner of BC every year for the last 16 years to study with these teachers\, interact with these fellow seekers\, and bask in the beauty of this gorgeous property." \n Linda H. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Dana and Pricing\n \n\n 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 but 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.  Conversely\, 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 Online Participants & 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\, it can be surprising the costs of setting up a good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online. The admin fee changes based on date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register 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 Now URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/astrodharma-nodes-planetary-purpose-online-course/ LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Group Retreats,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AstroDharma-Square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261009T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260801T173755Z CREATED:20260220T020424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T173755Z UID:27028-1791558000-1792947600@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Tantra Practice Retreat DESCRIPTION:“My body\, every possession and all goodness\, past\, present and future\, without remorse I dedicate to the well-being of the world.” –Shantideva\, in Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the Path or Way of the Bodhisattva? We will explore guidance on the Bodhisttva’s way of life via the historical teachings of Shantideva and the Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra.  And\, most imporantly\, how does that historical path of the Bodhisattva look today\, for us now\, in the fourth turning of the wheel of Dharma? \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 \n \n \n \n Vajrayana Buddhism \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online Course & Weekend Home Retreat \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Weeks \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All  Levels \n \n \n \n Skill Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online or In-Person \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bodhisattva Vow: \n \n \n \n “However innumerable beings are\, I vow to met them with kindness and interest. However inexhaustible the states of suffering are\, I vow to touch them with patience and love. However incomparable the mystery of being is\, I vow to experience it fully. From this moment forth\, with wisdom and compassion as my lamp and staff\, I dedicate all my life energy to the welfare of all beings.” \n \n \n \n How does the Bodhisattva vow manifest in your life in the world?\n \n \n \n \n Many of us are familiar with\, or recite the Bodhisattva vow regularly. It may even be our lifelong vow. And yet\, you may be asking yourself how does this profound vow translate to various complex situations in life? Take heart\, the way of the Bodhisattva is an actual path that beings have been journeying on for more than a millenia. Shantideva\, a prince that gave up the throne\, is one noble example.  In this course we will learn from these experiences and apply them to our modern context. Just like Shantideva in the 8th century\, we are all asking how our practice can be meaningful when there’s so much suffering in the world. And there’s different variations of how we relate to the varying cultural and generational forms of struggle – like social justice\, climate change and war.  We can study the path of the Bodhisattva to help us skilfully answer these questions. They are still applicable today. And may be more applicable than ever. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Learning Goals: \n \n \n \n What is the historical path of the Bodhisattva (inspired by Shantideva from the 8th century).Do I wish to take such a vow\, and if so\, what does that actually mean?How can I approach the many forms of suffering in the world – war\, environmental disaster\, social injustice from the perspective of the Bodhisattva path? How does Bodhisattva activity translate to the various situations and contexts of modern life?Where does the Bodhisattva path sit within the Theravadin\, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recommended Course Reading: \n \n \n \n The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "I have yet to encounter another setting where I grow as much as I do while at Clear Sky. The balance of support\, genuine care and challenge is rare and precious.\n\nWhen it comes to spiritual transformation\, Clear Sky is a place and group of people that is not only talking-the-talk but actively walking-the-walk." \n Ruth L. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course ScheduleNovember 12th – December 10th\, 2023With a new format: Morning (9:30am Class) Mountain TimeSunday\, November 12th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 19th– 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 26th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, December 3rd – 9:30-11am ClassThe formal and participatory teachings for this course will occur on four Sundays. There will be a live group class in the morning (9:30-11am MT). We encourage you to connect with sangha outside of class times to discuss and deepen your learning of the material.  Flash Retreat Weekend: December 8-10thTo deepen and integrate your experience\, the final weekend during the course will also be a Flash Retreat (December 8-10th). This can be done at home\, or together with us at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, in Eastern British Columbia. We highly recommend clearing your schedule over the weekend to focus on the retreat. Formal group sessions will also be held at these times: Flash Retreat morning group workshop time:   9:30-10:30amFlash Retreat afternoon group workshop time: 2:30-3:30pmIf you’d like to join the Flash Retreat from Clear Sky\, please contact ava@clearskycenter.org.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Qapel Duncan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat are Dharma and meditation teachers who founded Clear Sky Meditation Center\, BC\, Canada. Achariya Doug Duncan received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 1978\, and is a lineage holder in that teaching. Known for his direct\, humorous and compassionate engagement with students\, Doug embraces various traditions\, contemporary psychology\, and science\, to mentor all beings to a more awakened state. Catherine Pawasarat 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. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and the arts. With Doug she is co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center in the BC Rockies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsTime and LocationEach of the four weekly classes in this online course will be video streamed live at 9:00am MST. The recording will be available for one week after each class. In addition to the classes there will be Q&A / participatory style workshop sessions at 3pm MST each Sunday.  Finally the course ends with a Flash Retreat on June 3-4th\, 2023.  What Does the Course Cost?This course is offered based on the unique combination of 1) dāna  and 2) a $80-120 USD administrative fee. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register less than two weeks prior: $120. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Clear Sky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Located in the BC rocky mountains\, we offer over 300-acres to deepen your practice and reconnect with nature.  Founded by Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei\, we are home to students from around the globe who are dedicated to co-creating a supportive and innovative space for awakening in our modern world. In adherence with our quadruple bottom line\, we source our food as local and organic as possible. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW on how to get here\, what to bring and what to expect.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "This retreat centre is the REAL THING. It's a modern monastery with people grounded in the present and practicing old and new methods of living in a spiritual community. This group walks the talk. I have made the trek from Ontario all the way to this remote corner of BC every year for the last 16 years to study with these teachers\, interact with these fellow seekers\, and bask in the beauty of this gorgeous property." \n Linda H. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Dana and Pricing\n \n\n 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 but 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.  Conversely\, 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 Online Participants & 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\, it can be surprising the costs of setting up a good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online. The admin fee changes based on date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register 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 Now URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/tantra-practice-retreat/ LOCATION:Clear Sky Meditation Center\, 3567 Cockell Road\, PO BOX 19\, Fort Steele\, British Columbia\, V0B 1NO\, Canada CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Group Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/advanced.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T150000 DTSTAMP:20261022T225749Z CREATED:20260407T165111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T225749Z UID:28760-1793106000-1794927600@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Healing Love\, Healing Money (Online) DESCRIPTION:“My body\, every possession and all goodness\, past\, present and future\, without remorse I dedicate to the well-being of the world.” –Shantideva\, in Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the Path or Way of the Bodhisattva? We will explore guidance on the Bodhisttva’s way of life via the historical teachings of Shantideva and the Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra.  And\, most imporantly\, how does that historical path of the Bodhisattva look today\, for us now\, in the fourth turning of the wheel of Dharma? \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 \n \n \n \n Vajrayana Buddhism \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online Course & Weekend Home Retreat \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Weeks \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All  Levels \n \n \n \n Skill Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online or In-Person \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bodhisattva Vow: \n \n \n \n “However innumerable beings are\, I vow to met them with kindness and interest. However inexhaustible the states of suffering are\, I vow to touch them with patience and love. However incomparable the mystery of being is\, I vow to experience it fully. From this moment forth\, with wisdom and compassion as my lamp and staff\, I dedicate all my life energy to the welfare of all beings.” \n \n \n \n How does the Bodhisattva vow manifest in your life in the world?\n \n \n \n \n Many of us are familiar with\, or recite the Bodhisattva vow regularly. It may even be our lifelong vow. And yet\, you may be asking yourself how does this profound vow translate to various complex situations in life? Take heart\, the way of the Bodhisattva is an actual path that beings have been journeying on for more than a millenia. Shantideva\, a prince that gave up the throne\, is one noble example.  In this course we will learn from these experiences and apply them to our modern context. Just like Shantideva in the 8th century\, we are all asking how our practice can be meaningful when there’s so much suffering in the world. And there’s different variations of how we relate to the varying cultural and generational forms of struggle – like social justice\, climate change and war.  We can study the path of the Bodhisattva to help us skilfully answer these questions. They are still applicable today. And may be more applicable than ever. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Learning Goals: \n \n \n \n What is the historical path of the Bodhisattva (inspired by Shantideva from the 8th century).Do I wish to take such a vow\, and if so\, what does that actually mean?How can I approach the many forms of suffering in the world – war\, environmental disaster\, social injustice from the perspective of the Bodhisattva path? How does Bodhisattva activity translate to the various situations and contexts of modern life?Where does the Bodhisattva path sit within the Theravadin\, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recommended Course Reading: \n \n \n \n The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "I have yet to encounter another setting where I grow as much as I do while at Clear Sky. The balance of support\, genuine care and challenge is rare and precious.\n\nWhen it comes to spiritual transformation\, Clear Sky is a place and group of people that is not only talking-the-talk but actively walking-the-walk." \n Ruth L. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course ScheduleNovember 12th – December 10th\, 2023With a new format: Morning (9:30am Class) Mountain TimeSunday\, November 12th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 19th– 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 26th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, December 3rd – 9:30-11am ClassThe formal and participatory teachings for this course will occur on four Sundays. There will be a live group class in the morning (9:30-11am MT). We encourage you to connect with sangha outside of class times to discuss and deepen your learning of the material.  Flash Retreat Weekend: December 8-10thTo deepen and integrate your experience\, the final weekend during the course will also be a Flash Retreat (December 8-10th). This can be done at home\, or together with us at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, in Eastern British Columbia. We highly recommend clearing your schedule over the weekend to focus on the retreat. Formal group sessions will also be held at these times: Flash Retreat morning group workshop time:   9:30-10:30amFlash Retreat afternoon group workshop time: 2:30-3:30pmIf you’d like to join the Flash Retreat from Clear Sky\, please contact ava@clearskycenter.org.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Qapel Duncan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat are Dharma and meditation teachers who founded Clear Sky Meditation Center\, BC\, Canada. Achariya Doug Duncan received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 1978\, and is a lineage holder in that teaching. Known for his direct\, humorous and compassionate engagement with students\, Doug embraces various traditions\, contemporary psychology\, and science\, to mentor all beings to a more awakened state. Catherine Pawasarat 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. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and the arts. With Doug she is co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center in the BC Rockies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsTime and LocationEach of the four weekly classes in this online course will be video streamed live at 9:00am MST. The recording will be available for one week after each class. In addition to the classes there will be Q&A / participatory style workshop sessions at 3pm MST each Sunday.  Finally the course ends with a Flash Retreat on June 3-4th\, 2023.  What Does the Course Cost?This course is offered based on the unique combination of 1) dāna  and 2) a $80-120 USD administrative fee. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register less than two weeks prior: $120. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Clear Sky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Located in the BC rocky mountains\, we offer over 300-acres to deepen your practice and reconnect with nature.  Founded by Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei\, we are home to students from around the globe who are dedicated to co-creating a supportive and innovative space for awakening in our modern world. In adherence with our quadruple bottom line\, we source our food as local and organic as possible. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW on how to get here\, what to bring and what to expect.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "This retreat centre is the REAL THING. It's a modern monastery with people grounded in the present and practicing old and new methods of living in a spiritual community. This group walks the talk. I have made the trek from Ontario all the way to this remote corner of BC every year for the last 16 years to study with these teachers\, interact with these fellow seekers\, and bask in the beauty of this gorgeous property." \n Linda H. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Dana and Pricing\n \n\n 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 but 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.  Conversely\, 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 Online Participants & 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\, it can be surprising the costs of setting up a good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online. The admin fee changes based on date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register 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 Now URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/healing-love-healing-money-online/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coaching,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Healing-Love-Healing-Money-Retreat-Poster.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261108T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261129T170000 DTSTAMP:20261010T033910Z CREATED:20260422T022709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T033910Z UID:29193-1794130200-1795971600@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Power in Tantric Traditions (Online) DESCRIPTION:“My body\, every possession and all goodness\, past\, present and future\, without remorse I dedicate to the well-being of the world.” –Shantideva\, in Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the Path or Way of the Bodhisattva? We will explore guidance on the Bodhisttva’s way of life via the historical teachings of Shantideva and the Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra.  And\, most imporantly\, how does that historical path of the Bodhisattva look today\, for us now\, in the fourth turning of the wheel of Dharma? \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 \n \n \n \n Vajrayana Buddhism \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online Course & Weekend Home Retreat \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Weeks \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All  Levels \n \n \n \n Skill Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online or In-Person \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bodhisattva Vow: \n \n \n \n “However innumerable beings are\, I vow to met them with kindness and interest. However inexhaustible the states of suffering are\, I vow to touch them with patience and love. However incomparable the mystery of being is\, I vow to experience it fully. From this moment forth\, with wisdom and compassion as my lamp and staff\, I dedicate all my life energy to the welfare of all beings.” \n \n \n \n How does the Bodhisattva vow manifest in your life in the world?\n \n \n \n \n Many of us are familiar with\, or recite the Bodhisattva vow regularly. It may even be our lifelong vow. And yet\, you may be asking yourself how does this profound vow translate to various complex situations in life? Take heart\, the way of the Bodhisattva is an actual path that beings have been journeying on for more than a millenia. Shantideva\, a prince that gave up the throne\, is one noble example.  In this course we will learn from these experiences and apply them to our modern context. Just like Shantideva in the 8th century\, we are all asking how our practice can be meaningful when there’s so much suffering in the world. And there’s different variations of how we relate to the varying cultural and generational forms of struggle – like social justice\, climate change and war.  We can study the path of the Bodhisattva to help us skilfully answer these questions. They are still applicable today. And may be more applicable than ever. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Learning Goals: \n \n \n \n What is the historical path of the Bodhisattva (inspired by Shantideva from the 8th century).Do I wish to take such a vow\, and if so\, what does that actually mean?How can I approach the many forms of suffering in the world – war\, environmental disaster\, social injustice from the perspective of the Bodhisattva path? How does Bodhisattva activity translate to the various situations and contexts of modern life?Where does the Bodhisattva path sit within the Theravadin\, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recommended Course Reading: \n \n \n \n The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "I have yet to encounter another setting where I grow as much as I do while at Clear Sky. The balance of support\, genuine care and challenge is rare and precious.\n\nWhen it comes to spiritual transformation\, Clear Sky is a place and group of people that is not only talking-the-talk but actively walking-the-walk." \n Ruth L. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course ScheduleNovember 12th – December 10th\, 2023With a new format: Morning (9:30am Class) Mountain TimeSunday\, November 12th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 19th– 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 26th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, December 3rd – 9:30-11am ClassThe formal and participatory teachings for this course will occur on four Sundays. There will be a live group class in the morning (9:30-11am MT). We encourage you to connect with sangha outside of class times to discuss and deepen your learning of the material.  Flash Retreat Weekend: December 8-10thTo deepen and integrate your experience\, the final weekend during the course will also be a Flash Retreat (December 8-10th). This can be done at home\, or together with us at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, in Eastern British Columbia. We highly recommend clearing your schedule over the weekend to focus on the retreat. Formal group sessions will also be held at these times: Flash Retreat morning group workshop time:   9:30-10:30amFlash Retreat afternoon group workshop time: 2:30-3:30pmIf you’d like to join the Flash Retreat from Clear Sky\, please contact ava@clearskycenter.org.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Qapel Duncan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat are Dharma and meditation teachers who founded Clear Sky Meditation Center\, BC\, Canada. Achariya Doug Duncan received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 1978\, and is a lineage holder in that teaching. Known for his direct\, humorous and compassionate engagement with students\, Doug embraces various traditions\, contemporary psychology\, and science\, to mentor all beings to a more awakened state. Catherine Pawasarat 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. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and the arts. With Doug she is co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center in the BC Rockies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsTime and LocationEach of the four weekly classes in this online course will be video streamed live at 9:00am MST. The recording will be available for one week after each class. In addition to the classes there will be Q&A / participatory style workshop sessions at 3pm MST each Sunday.  Finally the course ends with a Flash Retreat on June 3-4th\, 2023.  What Does the Course Cost?This course is offered based on the unique combination of 1) dāna  and 2) a $80-120 USD administrative fee. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register less than two weeks prior: $120. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Clear Sky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Located in the BC rocky mountains\, we offer over 300-acres to deepen your practice and reconnect with nature.  Founded by Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei\, we are home to students from around the globe who are dedicated to co-creating a supportive and innovative space for awakening in our modern world. In adherence with our quadruple bottom line\, we source our food as local and organic as possible. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW on how to get here\, what to bring and what to expect.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "This retreat centre is the REAL THING. It's a modern monastery with people grounded in the present and practicing old and new methods of living in a spiritual community. This group walks the talk. I have made the trek from Ontario all the way to this remote corner of BC every year for the last 16 years to study with these teachers\, interact with these fellow seekers\, and bask in the beauty of this gorgeous property." \n Linda H. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Dana and Pricing\n \n\n 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 but 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.  Conversely\, 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 Online Participants & 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\, it can be surprising the costs of setting up a good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online. The admin fee changes based on date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register 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 Now URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/power-in-tantric-traditions/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Power-in-Tantric-traditions-2026-square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T201500 DTSTAMP:20261016T224540Z CREATED:20261015T182712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T224540Z UID:30824-1795114800-1796933700@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Foundations Of Happiness: A Practical Look at Struggle and Living Well DESCRIPTION:“My body\, every possession and all goodness\, past\, present and future\, without remorse I dedicate to the well-being of the world.” –Shantideva\, in Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the Path or Way of the Bodhisattva? We will explore guidance on the Bodhisttva’s way of life via the historical teachings of Shantideva and the Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra.  And\, most imporantly\, how does that historical path of the Bodhisattva look today\, for us now\, in the fourth turning of the wheel of Dharma? \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 \n \n \n \n Vajrayana Buddhism \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online Course & Weekend Home Retreat \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Weeks \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All  Levels \n \n \n \n Skill Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online or In-Person \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bodhisattva Vow: \n \n \n \n “However innumerable beings are\, I vow to met them with kindness and interest. However inexhaustible the states of suffering are\, I vow to touch them with patience and love. However incomparable the mystery of being is\, I vow to experience it fully. From this moment forth\, with wisdom and compassion as my lamp and staff\, I dedicate all my life energy to the welfare of all beings.” \n \n \n \n How does the Bodhisattva vow manifest in your life in the world?\n \n \n \n \n Many of us are familiar with\, or recite the Bodhisattva vow regularly. It may even be our lifelong vow. And yet\, you may be asking yourself how does this profound vow translate to various complex situations in life? Take heart\, the way of the Bodhisattva is an actual path that beings have been journeying on for more than a millenia. Shantideva\, a prince that gave up the throne\, is one noble example.  In this course we will learn from these experiences and apply them to our modern context. Just like Shantideva in the 8th century\, we are all asking how our practice can be meaningful when there’s so much suffering in the world. And there’s different variations of how we relate to the varying cultural and generational forms of struggle – like social justice\, climate change and war.  We can study the path of the Bodhisattva to help us skilfully answer these questions. They are still applicable today. And may be more applicable than ever. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Learning Goals: \n \n \n \n What is the historical path of the Bodhisattva (inspired by Shantideva from the 8th century).Do I wish to take such a vow\, and if so\, what does that actually mean?How can I approach the many forms of suffering in the world – war\, environmental disaster\, social injustice from the perspective of the Bodhisattva path? How does Bodhisattva activity translate to the various situations and contexts of modern life?Where does the Bodhisattva path sit within the Theravadin\, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recommended Course Reading: \n \n \n \n The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "I have yet to encounter another setting where I grow as much as I do while at Clear Sky. The balance of support\, genuine care and challenge is rare and precious.\n\nWhen it comes to spiritual transformation\, Clear Sky is a place and group of people that is not only talking-the-talk but actively walking-the-walk." \n Ruth L. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course ScheduleNovember 12th – December 10th\, 2023With a new format: Morning (9:30am Class) Mountain TimeSunday\, November 12th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 19th– 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 26th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, December 3rd – 9:30-11am ClassThe formal and participatory teachings for this course will occur on four Sundays. There will be a live group class in the morning (9:30-11am MT). We encourage you to connect with sangha outside of class times to discuss and deepen your learning of the material.  Flash Retreat Weekend: December 8-10thTo deepen and integrate your experience\, the final weekend during the course will also be a Flash Retreat (December 8-10th). This can be done at home\, or together with us at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, in Eastern British Columbia. We highly recommend clearing your schedule over the weekend to focus on the retreat. Formal group sessions will also be held at these times: Flash Retreat morning group workshop time:   9:30-10:30amFlash Retreat afternoon group workshop time: 2:30-3:30pmIf you’d like to join the Flash Retreat from Clear Sky\, please contact ava@clearskycenter.org.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Qapel Duncan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat are Dharma and meditation teachers who founded Clear Sky Meditation Center\, BC\, Canada. Achariya Doug Duncan received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 1978\, and is a lineage holder in that teaching. Known for his direct\, humorous and compassionate engagement with students\, Doug embraces various traditions\, contemporary psychology\, and science\, to mentor all beings to a more awakened state. Catherine Pawasarat 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. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and the arts. With Doug she is co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center in the BC Rockies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsTime and LocationEach of the four weekly classes in this online course will be video streamed live at 9:00am MST. The recording will be available for one week after each class. In addition to the classes there will be Q&A / participatory style workshop sessions at 3pm MST each Sunday.  Finally the course ends with a Flash Retreat on June 3-4th\, 2023.  What Does the Course Cost?This course is offered based on the unique combination of 1) dāna  and 2) a $80-120 USD administrative fee. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register less than two weeks prior: $120. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Clear Sky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Located in the BC rocky mountains\, we offer over 300-acres to deepen your practice and reconnect with nature.  Founded by Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei\, we are home to students from around the globe who are dedicated to co-creating a supportive and innovative space for awakening in our modern world. In adherence with our quadruple bottom line\, we source our food as local and organic as possible. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW on how to get here\, what to bring and what to expect.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "This retreat centre is the REAL THING. It's a modern monastery with people grounded in the present and practicing old and new methods of living in a spiritual community. This group walks the talk. I have made the trek from Ontario all the way to this remote corner of BC every year for the last 16 years to study with these teachers\, interact with these fellow seekers\, and bask in the beauty of this gorgeous property." \n Linda H. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Dana and Pricing\n \n\n 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 but 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.  Conversely\, 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 Online Participants & 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\, it can be surprising the costs of setting up a good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online. The admin fee changes based on date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register 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 Now URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/foundations-of-happiness/ LOCATION:Mountain View Therapeutics – Cranbrook\, #204 14 A 13 Avenue South\, Cranbrook\, BC\, V1C 2V3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Meditation Circle,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/foh_square_post_1080x1080.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261230 DTSTAMP:20260921T161334Z CREATED:20260921T031656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T161334Z UID:30560-1798156800-1798588799@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:The Kilesas: Freeing the Heart from Obscuring Emotions (In-Person & Online Retreat) DESCRIPTION:“My body\, every possession and all goodness\, past\, present and future\, without remorse I dedicate to the well-being of the world.” –Shantideva\, in Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the Path or Way of the Bodhisattva? We will explore guidance on the Bodhisttva’s way of life via the historical teachings of Shantideva and the Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra.  And\, most imporantly\, how does that historical path of the Bodhisattva look today\, for us now\, in the fourth turning of the wheel of Dharma? \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 \n \n \n \n Vajrayana Buddhism \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online Course & Weekend Home Retreat \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Weeks \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All  Levels \n \n \n \n Skill Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online or In-Person \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bodhisattva Vow: \n \n \n \n “However innumerable beings are\, I vow to met them with kindness and interest. However inexhaustible the states of suffering are\, I vow to touch them with patience and love. However incomparable the mystery of being is\, I vow to experience it fully. From this moment forth\, with wisdom and compassion as my lamp and staff\, I dedicate all my life energy to the welfare of all beings.” \n \n \n \n How does the Bodhisattva vow manifest in your life in the world?\n \n \n \n \n Many of us are familiar with\, or recite the Bodhisattva vow regularly. It may even be our lifelong vow. And yet\, you may be asking yourself how does this profound vow translate to various complex situations in life? Take heart\, the way of the Bodhisattva is an actual path that beings have been journeying on for more than a millenia. Shantideva\, a prince that gave up the throne\, is one noble example.  In this course we will learn from these experiences and apply them to our modern context. Just like Shantideva in the 8th century\, we are all asking how our practice can be meaningful when there’s so much suffering in the world. And there’s different variations of how we relate to the varying cultural and generational forms of struggle – like social justice\, climate change and war.  We can study the path of the Bodhisattva to help us skilfully answer these questions. They are still applicable today. And may be more applicable than ever. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Learning Goals: \n \n \n \n What is the historical path of the Bodhisattva (inspired by Shantideva from the 8th century).Do I wish to take such a vow\, and if so\, what does that actually mean?How can I approach the many forms of suffering in the world – war\, environmental disaster\, social injustice from the perspective of the Bodhisattva path? How does Bodhisattva activity translate to the various situations and contexts of modern life?Where does the Bodhisattva path sit within the Theravadin\, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recommended Course Reading: \n \n \n \n The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "I have yet to encounter another setting where I grow as much as I do while at Clear Sky. The balance of support\, genuine care and challenge is rare and precious.\n\nWhen it comes to spiritual transformation\, Clear Sky is a place and group of people that is not only talking-the-talk but actively walking-the-walk." \n Ruth L. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course ScheduleNovember 12th – December 10th\, 2023With a new format: Morning (9:30am Class) Mountain TimeSunday\, November 12th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 19th– 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 26th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, December 3rd – 9:30-11am ClassThe formal and participatory teachings for this course will occur on four Sundays. There will be a live group class in the morning (9:30-11am MT). We encourage you to connect with sangha outside of class times to discuss and deepen your learning of the material.  Flash Retreat Weekend: December 8-10thTo deepen and integrate your experience\, the final weekend during the course will also be a Flash Retreat (December 8-10th). This can be done at home\, or together with us at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, in Eastern British Columbia. We highly recommend clearing your schedule over the weekend to focus on the retreat. Formal group sessions will also be held at these times: Flash Retreat morning group workshop time:   9:30-10:30amFlash Retreat afternoon group workshop time: 2:30-3:30pmIf you’d like to join the Flash Retreat from Clear Sky\, please contact ava@clearskycenter.org.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Qapel Duncan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat are Dharma and meditation teachers who founded Clear Sky Meditation Center\, BC\, Canada. Achariya Doug Duncan received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 1978\, and is a lineage holder in that teaching. Known for his direct\, humorous and compassionate engagement with students\, Doug embraces various traditions\, contemporary psychology\, and science\, to mentor all beings to a more awakened state. Catherine Pawasarat 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. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and the arts. With Doug she is co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center in the BC Rockies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsTime and LocationEach of the four weekly classes in this online course will be video streamed live at 9:00am MST. The recording will be available for one week after each class. In addition to the classes there will be Q&A / participatory style workshop sessions at 3pm MST each Sunday.  Finally the course ends with a Flash Retreat on June 3-4th\, 2023.  What Does the Course Cost?This course is offered based on the unique combination of 1) dāna  and 2) a $80-120 USD administrative fee. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register less than two weeks prior: $120. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Clear Sky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Located in the BC rocky mountains\, we offer over 300-acres to deepen your practice and reconnect with nature.  Founded by Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei\, we are home to students from around the globe who are dedicated to co-creating a supportive and innovative space for awakening in our modern world. In adherence with our quadruple bottom line\, we source our food as local and organic as possible. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW on how to get here\, what to bring and what to expect.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "This retreat centre is the REAL THING. It's a modern monastery with people grounded in the present and practicing old and new methods of living in a spiritual community. This group walks the talk. I have made the trek from Ontario all the way to this remote corner of BC every year for the last 16 years to study with these teachers\, interact with these fellow seekers\, and bask in the beauty of this gorgeous property." \n Linda H. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Dana and Pricing\n \n\n 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 but 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.  Conversely\, 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 Online Participants & 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\, it can be surprising the costs of setting up a good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online. The admin fee changes based on date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register 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 Now URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/the-kilesas-freeing-the-heart-from-obscuring-emotions-in-person-online-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Group Retreats,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/kilesas-retreat-square-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270116T113000 DTSTAMP:20261007T220302Z CREATED:20261003T223446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T220302Z UID:30719-1800093600-1800099000@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Integrating the Money Shadow in your Spiritual Life 2027 DESCRIPTION:“My body\, every possession and all goodness\, past\, present and future\, without remorse I dedicate to the well-being of the world.” –Shantideva\, in Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the Path or Way of the Bodhisattva? We will explore guidance on the Bodhisttva’s way of life via the historical teachings of Shantideva and the Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra.  And\, most imporantly\, how does that historical path of the Bodhisattva look today\, for us now\, in the fourth turning of the wheel of Dharma? \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 \n \n \n \n Vajrayana Buddhism \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online Course & Weekend Home Retreat \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Weeks \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All  Levels \n \n \n \n Skill Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online or In-Person \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bodhisattva Vow: \n \n \n \n “However innumerable beings are\, I vow to met them with kindness and interest. However inexhaustible the states of suffering are\, I vow to touch them with patience and love. However incomparable the mystery of being is\, I vow to experience it fully. From this moment forth\, with wisdom and compassion as my lamp and staff\, I dedicate all my life energy to the welfare of all beings.” \n \n \n \n How does the Bodhisattva vow manifest in your life in the world?\n \n \n \n \n Many of us are familiar with\, or recite the Bodhisattva vow regularly. It may even be our lifelong vow. And yet\, you may be asking yourself how does this profound vow translate to various complex situations in life? Take heart\, the way of the Bodhisattva is an actual path that beings have been journeying on for more than a millenia. Shantideva\, a prince that gave up the throne\, is one noble example.  In this course we will learn from these experiences and apply them to our modern context. Just like Shantideva in the 8th century\, we are all asking how our practice can be meaningful when there’s so much suffering in the world. And there’s different variations of how we relate to the varying cultural and generational forms of struggle – like social justice\, climate change and war.  We can study the path of the Bodhisattva to help us skilfully answer these questions. They are still applicable today. And may be more applicable than ever. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Learning Goals: \n \n \n \n What is the historical path of the Bodhisattva (inspired by Shantideva from the 8th century).Do I wish to take such a vow\, and if so\, what does that actually mean?How can I approach the many forms of suffering in the world – war\, environmental disaster\, social injustice from the perspective of the Bodhisattva path? How does Bodhisattva activity translate to the various situations and contexts of modern life?Where does the Bodhisattva path sit within the Theravadin\, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recommended Course Reading: \n \n \n \n The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "I have yet to encounter another setting where I grow as much as I do while at Clear Sky. The balance of support\, genuine care and challenge is rare and precious.\n\nWhen it comes to spiritual transformation\, Clear Sky is a place and group of people that is not only talking-the-talk but actively walking-the-walk." \n Ruth L. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course ScheduleNovember 12th – December 10th\, 2023With a new format: Morning (9:30am Class) Mountain TimeSunday\, November 12th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 19th– 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 26th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, December 3rd – 9:30-11am ClassThe formal and participatory teachings for this course will occur on four Sundays. There will be a live group class in the morning (9:30-11am MT). We encourage you to connect with sangha outside of class times to discuss and deepen your learning of the material.  Flash Retreat Weekend: December 8-10thTo deepen and integrate your experience\, the final weekend during the course will also be a Flash Retreat (December 8-10th). This can be done at home\, or together with us at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, in Eastern British Columbia. We highly recommend clearing your schedule over the weekend to focus on the retreat. Formal group sessions will also be held at these times: Flash Retreat morning group workshop time:   9:30-10:30amFlash Retreat afternoon group workshop time: 2:30-3:30pmIf you’d like to join the Flash Retreat from Clear Sky\, please contact ava@clearskycenter.org.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Qapel Duncan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat are Dharma and meditation teachers who founded Clear Sky Meditation Center\, BC\, Canada. Achariya Doug Duncan received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 1978\, and is a lineage holder in that teaching. Known for his direct\, humorous and compassionate engagement with students\, Doug embraces various traditions\, contemporary psychology\, and science\, to mentor all beings to a more awakened state. Catherine Pawasarat 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. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and the arts. With Doug she is co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center in the BC Rockies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsTime and LocationEach of the four weekly classes in this online course will be video streamed live at 9:00am MST. The recording will be available for one week after each class. In addition to the classes there will be Q&A / participatory style workshop sessions at 3pm MST each Sunday.  Finally the course ends with a Flash Retreat on June 3-4th\, 2023.  What Does the Course Cost?This course is offered based on the unique combination of 1) dāna  and 2) a $80-120 USD administrative fee. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register less than two weeks prior: $120. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Clear Sky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Located in the BC rocky mountains\, we offer over 300-acres to deepen your practice and reconnect with nature.  Founded by Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei\, we are home to students from around the globe who are dedicated to co-creating a supportive and innovative space for awakening in our modern world. In adherence with our quadruple bottom line\, we source our food as local and organic as possible. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW on how to get here\, what to bring and what to expect.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "This retreat centre is the REAL THING. It's a modern monastery with people grounded in the present and practicing old and new methods of living in a spiritual community. This group walks the talk. I have made the trek from Ontario all the way to this remote corner of BC every year for the last 16 years to study with these teachers\, interact with these fellow seekers\, and bask in the beauty of this gorgeous property." \n Linda H. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Dana and Pricing\n \n\n 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 but 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.  Conversely\, 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 Online Participants & 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\, it can be surprising the costs of setting up a good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online. The admin fee changes based on date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register 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 Now URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/free-webinar-integrating-the-money-shadow-in-your-spiritual-life-2027/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coaching,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Money-and-spirituality-webinar-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270220T120000 DTSTAMP:20261007T221657Z CREATED:20261003T230427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T221657Z UID:30735-1801303200-1803124800@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Money & Spirituality: Integrating Spiritual and Material (Online) 2027 DESCRIPTION:“My body\, every possession and all goodness\, past\, present and future\, without remorse I dedicate to the well-being of the world.” –Shantideva\, in Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the Path or Way of the Bodhisattva? We will explore guidance on the Bodhisttva’s way of life via the historical teachings of Shantideva and the Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra.  And\, most imporantly\, how does that historical path of the Bodhisattva look today\, for us now\, in the fourth turning of the wheel of Dharma? \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 \n \n \n \n Vajrayana Buddhism \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online Course & Weekend Home Retreat \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Weeks \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All  Levels \n \n \n \n Skill Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online or In-Person \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bodhisattva Vow: \n \n \n \n “However innumerable beings are\, I vow to met them with kindness and interest. However inexhaustible the states of suffering are\, I vow to touch them with patience and love. However incomparable the mystery of being is\, I vow to experience it fully. From this moment forth\, with wisdom and compassion as my lamp and staff\, I dedicate all my life energy to the welfare of all beings.” \n \n \n \n How does the Bodhisattva vow manifest in your life in the world?\n \n \n \n \n Many of us are familiar with\, or recite the Bodhisattva vow regularly. It may even be our lifelong vow. And yet\, you may be asking yourself how does this profound vow translate to various complex situations in life? Take heart\, the way of the Bodhisattva is an actual path that beings have been journeying on for more than a millenia. Shantideva\, a prince that gave up the throne\, is one noble example.  In this course we will learn from these experiences and apply them to our modern context. Just like Shantideva in the 8th century\, we are all asking how our practice can be meaningful when there’s so much suffering in the world. And there’s different variations of how we relate to the varying cultural and generational forms of struggle – like social justice\, climate change and war.  We can study the path of the Bodhisattva to help us skilfully answer these questions. They are still applicable today. And may be more applicable than ever. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Learning Goals: \n \n \n \n What is the historical path of the Bodhisattva (inspired by Shantideva from the 8th century).Do I wish to take such a vow\, and if so\, what does that actually mean?How can I approach the many forms of suffering in the world – war\, environmental disaster\, social injustice from the perspective of the Bodhisattva path? How does Bodhisattva activity translate to the various situations and contexts of modern life?Where does the Bodhisattva path sit within the Theravadin\, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recommended Course Reading: \n \n \n \n The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "I have yet to encounter another setting where I grow as much as I do while at Clear Sky. The balance of support\, genuine care and challenge is rare and precious.\n\nWhen it comes to spiritual transformation\, Clear Sky is a place and group of people that is not only talking-the-talk but actively walking-the-walk." \n Ruth L. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course ScheduleNovember 12th – December 10th\, 2023With a new format: Morning (9:30am Class) Mountain TimeSunday\, November 12th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 19th– 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 26th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, December 3rd – 9:30-11am ClassThe formal and participatory teachings for this course will occur on four Sundays. There will be a live group class in the morning (9:30-11am MT). We encourage you to connect with sangha outside of class times to discuss and deepen your learning of the material.  Flash Retreat Weekend: December 8-10thTo deepen and integrate your experience\, the final weekend during the course will also be a Flash Retreat (December 8-10th). This can be done at home\, or together with us at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, in Eastern British Columbia. We highly recommend clearing your schedule over the weekend to focus on the retreat. Formal group sessions will also be held at these times: Flash Retreat morning group workshop time:   9:30-10:30amFlash Retreat afternoon group workshop time: 2:30-3:30pmIf you’d like to join the Flash Retreat from Clear Sky\, please contact ava@clearskycenter.org.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Qapel Duncan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat are Dharma and meditation teachers who founded Clear Sky Meditation Center\, BC\, Canada. Achariya Doug Duncan received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 1978\, and is a lineage holder in that teaching. Known for his direct\, humorous and compassionate engagement with students\, Doug embraces various traditions\, contemporary psychology\, and science\, to mentor all beings to a more awakened state. Catherine Pawasarat 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. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and the arts. With Doug she is co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center in the BC Rockies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsTime and LocationEach of the four weekly classes in this online course will be video streamed live at 9:00am MST. The recording will be available for one week after each class. In addition to the classes there will be Q&A / participatory style workshop sessions at 3pm MST each Sunday.  Finally the course ends with a Flash Retreat on June 3-4th\, 2023.  What Does the Course Cost?This course is offered based on the unique combination of 1) dāna  and 2) a $80-120 USD administrative fee. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register less than two weeks prior: $120. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Clear Sky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Located in the BC rocky mountains\, we offer over 300-acres to deepen your practice and reconnect with nature.  Founded by Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei\, we are home to students from around the globe who are dedicated to co-creating a supportive and innovative space for awakening in our modern world. In adherence with our quadruple bottom line\, we source our food as local and organic as possible. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW on how to get here\, what to bring and what to expect.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "This retreat centre is the REAL THING. It's a modern monastery with people grounded in the present and practicing old and new methods of living in a spiritual community. This group walks the talk. I have made the trek from Ontario all the way to this remote corner of BC every year for the last 16 years to study with these teachers\, interact with these fellow seekers\, and bask in the beauty of this gorgeous property." \n Linda H. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Dana and Pricing\n \n\n 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 but 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.  Conversely\, 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 Online Participants & 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\, it can be surprising the costs of setting up a good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online. The admin fee changes based on date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register 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 Now URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/money-spirituality-integrating-spiritual-and-material-online-2027/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Coaching,Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.clearskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Money-Spirituality-course-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clear Sky Center":MAILTO:contact@clearskycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270329 DTSTAMP:20260815T230627Z CREATED:20260705T222735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T230627Z UID:29536-1805414400-1806278399@www.clearskycenter.org SUMMARY:Vipassanā Meditation Retreat (In-Person & Online Retreat) DESCRIPTION:“My body\, every possession and all goodness\, past\, present and future\, without remorse I dedicate to the well-being of the world.” –Shantideva\, in Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the Path or Way of the Bodhisattva? We will explore guidance on the Bodhisttva’s way of life via the historical teachings of Shantideva and the Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra.  And\, most imporantly\, how does that historical path of the Bodhisattva look today\, for us now\, in the fourth turning of the wheel of Dharma? \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 \n \n \n \n Vajrayana Buddhism \n \n \n \n focus area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online Course & Weekend Home Retreat \n \n \n \n practice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Weeks \n \n \n \n Duration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All  Levels \n \n \n \n Skill Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online or In-Person \n \n \n \n format \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bodhisattva Vow: \n \n \n \n “However innumerable beings are\, I vow to met them with kindness and interest. However inexhaustible the states of suffering are\, I vow to touch them with patience and love. However incomparable the mystery of being is\, I vow to experience it fully. From this moment forth\, with wisdom and compassion as my lamp and staff\, I dedicate all my life energy to the welfare of all beings.” \n \n \n \n How does the Bodhisattva vow manifest in your life in the world?\n \n \n \n \n Many of us are familiar with\, or recite the Bodhisattva vow regularly. It may even be our lifelong vow. And yet\, you may be asking yourself how does this profound vow translate to various complex situations in life? Take heart\, the way of the Bodhisattva is an actual path that beings have been journeying on for more than a millenia. Shantideva\, a prince that gave up the throne\, is one noble example.  In this course we will learn from these experiences and apply them to our modern context. Just like Shantideva in the 8th century\, we are all asking how our practice can be meaningful when there’s so much suffering in the world. And there’s different variations of how we relate to the varying cultural and generational forms of struggle – like social justice\, climate change and war.  We can study the path of the Bodhisattva to help us skilfully answer these questions. They are still applicable today. And may be more applicable than ever. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Learning Goals: \n \n \n \n What is the historical path of the Bodhisattva (inspired by Shantideva from the 8th century).Do I wish to take such a vow\, and if so\, what does that actually mean?How can I approach the many forms of suffering in the world – war\, environmental disaster\, social injustice from the perspective of the Bodhisattva path? How does Bodhisattva activity translate to the various situations and contexts of modern life?Where does the Bodhisattva path sit within the Theravadin\, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recommended Course Reading: \n \n \n \n The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "I have yet to encounter another setting where I grow as much as I do while at Clear Sky. The balance of support\, genuine care and challenge is rare and precious.\n\nWhen it comes to spiritual transformation\, Clear Sky is a place and group of people that is not only talking-the-talk but actively walking-the-walk." \n Ruth L. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course ScheduleNovember 12th – December 10th\, 2023With a new format: Morning (9:30am Class) Mountain TimeSunday\, November 12th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 19th– 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, November 26th – 9:30-11am ClassSunday\, December 3rd – 9:30-11am ClassThe formal and participatory teachings for this course will occur on four Sundays. There will be a live group class in the morning (9:30-11am MT). We encourage you to connect with sangha outside of class times to discuss and deepen your learning of the material.  Flash Retreat Weekend: December 8-10thTo deepen and integrate your experience\, the final weekend during the course will also be a Flash Retreat (December 8-10th). This can be done at home\, or together with us at Clear Sky Meditation Centre\, in Eastern British Columbia. We highly recommend clearing your schedule over the weekend to focus on the retreat. Formal group sessions will also be held at these times: Flash Retreat morning group workshop time:   9:30-10:30amFlash Retreat afternoon group workshop time: 2:30-3:30pmIf you’d like to join the Flash Retreat from Clear Sky\, please contact ava@clearskycenter.org.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Meet the Teachers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Qapel Duncan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Pawasarat Sensei \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat are Dharma and meditation teachers who founded Clear Sky Meditation Center\, BC\, Canada. Achariya Doug Duncan received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 1978\, and is a lineage holder in that teaching. Known for his direct\, humorous and compassionate engagement with students\, Doug embraces various traditions\, contemporary psychology\, and science\, to mentor all beings to a more awakened state. Catherine Pawasarat 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. In addition to Buddhist philosophy and its applications to daily life\, Catherine also draws on generative living and the arts. With Doug she is co-founder of Clear Sky Retreat Center in the BC Rockies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course DetailsTime and LocationEach of the four weekly classes in this online course will be video streamed live at 9:00am MST. The recording will be available for one week after each class. In addition to the classes there will be Q&A / participatory style workshop sessions at 3pm MST each Sunday.  Finally the course ends with a Flash Retreat on June 3-4th\, 2023.  What Does the Course Cost?This course is offered based on the unique combination of 1) dāna  and 2) a $80-120 USD administrative fee. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register less than two weeks prior: $120. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Clear Sky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Located in the BC rocky mountains\, we offer over 300-acres to deepen your practice and reconnect with nature.  Founded by Qapel Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei\, we are home to students from around the globe who are dedicated to co-creating a supportive and innovative space for awakening in our modern world. In adherence with our quadruple bottom line\, we source our food as local and organic as possible. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW on how to get here\, what to bring and what to expect.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "This retreat centre is the REAL THING. It's a modern monastery with people grounded in the present and practicing old and new methods of living in a spiritual community. This group walks the talk. I have made the trek from Ontario all the way to this remote corner of BC every year for the last 16 years to study with these teachers\, interact with these fellow seekers\, and bask in the beauty of this gorgeous property." \n Linda H. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Dana and Pricing\n \n\n 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 but 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.  Conversely\, 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 Online Participants & 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\, it can be surprising the costs of setting up a good infrastructure to support effective teaching and connection online. The admin fee changes based on date of registration. Register four + weeks prior: $80 | Register two to four weeks prior: $100 | Register 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 Now URL:https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/vipassana-meditation-retreat-in-person-online-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Group Retreats,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 END:VCALENDAR