Group Retreats and Courses
Buddhas in Action: Awakening in Daily Life
Clear Sky Meditation Center 3567 Cockell Road, PO BOX 19, Fort Steele, British Columbia, CanadaA Karma Yoga Retreat | August 9-24, 2019 Create an unshakeable spiritual practice in our busy modern world. We all need to…
Becoming a Work of Art: Dharma Foundations Retreat
A Dharma Foundations Retreat | October 11-13, 2019 It is “better to be a work of art than make a work of…
Six Yogas of Naropa
An Advanced Meditation Retreat | December 6-22, 2019 Join us for the final portion of our three-part series on The Six Yogas…
Mastering the Sixteen Stages of Insight (Online & In-person Retreat)
Mastering the 16 Stages of Insight Find out for yourself why meditation is one of the four foundational practices of our teaching. Take advantage of…
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Mastering the 16 Stages of Insight Find out for yourself why meditation is one of the four foundational practices of our teaching. Take advantage of…
Winter Meditation Retreat: The Kasinas
In-Person and Online Meditation Retreat Kasina meditation is a concentration meditation (samatha, jhana) intended to settle the mind and create a foundation…
Summer Meditation Retreat: Breathing 2021
July 9 - 16, 2021
Vipassana (Mindfulness of breathing)
A guiding text for this retreat will be the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, or discourse on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, which has been described as the most profound discourse the Buddha ever gave on mental development.
Clear Sky’s Sweet 16 & Tantric Empowerments
Aug 13-15, 2021
Countless hands have contributed to building our incredible center, Clear Sky. It is with deep gratitude that we excitedly share this opportunity to join in celebration, connection and growth.
Join us for a weekend of awakening, community and celebration.
Dzogchen Meditation Retreat: Online
Clear Sky Meditation Center 3567 Cockell Road, PO BOX 19, Fort Steele, British Columbia, CanadaAugust 21 - 31, 2021
Online (& UK Residential)
The practice of Dzogchen helps us cut right through the confusion to the original, luminous nature of Mind. This retreat, with meditation masters Acharya Doug Duncan And Catherine Pawasarat Sensei, is for any meditator looking to go deeper to the essence of practice.
Integrating Mindfulness: Tools for Holistic Living (Online or In-Person)
OnlineSeptember 11 - October 16, 2021
A six-week online course that helps you cultivate a supportive container for personal sustainability so that you can live the change you wish to see. Integrating Mindfulness helps you create a container that supports you physically, mentally and emotionally.
Come to your Senses: A Day to Practice Deep Mindfulness
Clear Sky Meditation Center 3567 Cockell Road, PO BOX 19, Fort Steele, British Columbia, CanadaSeptember 18, 2021 @ 1:30pm - 4:30pm
If you want to learn skills to be calm, grounded and nurtured whether at home or work, this half-day retreat is for you. You will learn how to release tension in your system and gain calm through focused concentration,, using the senses of taste, touch, sight and sound.
Seven Rays of Healing with Medicine Buddha (Online + CS & Germany Residential)
Clear Sky Meditation Center 3567 Cockell Road, PO BOX 19, Fort Steele, British Columbia, CanadaSept 25-Oct 2, 2021
Online (& Canada and Germany Residential)
According to Mahayana teachings, the Medicine Buddha cures all diseases, including those of ignorance. Its function is to free living beings from the three mental poisons, hatred, greed and confusion.
This retreat, guided by meditation masters Qapel and Cata Sensei, is an opportunity, for any meditator, of any level, to go deeper to the essence of practice.
Zen Online Course
Oct 25- Nov 15 (4 Mondays)
Zen is derived from the Sanskrit word dhyana, which is often translated as ‘absorption’. Rigorous self-restraint, sitting meditation practice and insight into the nature of mind are central to Zen practice.
Zen Meditation Retreat 2021
December 17 - December 31, 2021
Now in-person and online
Early bird ends Nov 16th
This winter meditation retreat focuses on Zen. Join this retreat to experience the wisdom of this direct, ancient and powerful meditation practice.
Pārami: Practices for Freedom 2022
January 14 - January 16, 2022
Now in-person and online
This weekend meditation retreat focuses on the Parami. Join this retreat to experience the wisdom of these foundational practices.
Sādhana: Practices for Power 2022
Clear Sky Meditation Center 3567 Cockell Road, PO BOX 19, Fort Steele, British Columbia, CanadaFebruary 18 - February 20, 2022
Now in-person and online.
This weekend meditation retreat provides an opportunity to participate in Empowerments and learn how to use a sadhana. It is offered in-person at Clear Sky Meditation Center, as well as online from your home.
Integrating Mindfulness: Tools for Holistic Living (Online or In-Person)
A six-week course with Associate Teachers Karen McAllister & Duncan Cryle
Cultivate a supportive container for personal sustainability so that you can live the change you wish to see. Integrating Mindfulness helps you create a container that supports you physically, mentally and emotionally.
Meditation Circle: Community Classes for Inner Well-Being (Online or In-Person)
Community Class with our Senior Residents
These community classes are designed to help you grow your inner wellbeing. Join the meditation circle online or in person on Thursday nights.
Breathing Meditation Retreat (In-Person & Online)
Meditation Retreat with Catherine Pawasarat Sensei
This one week meditation retreat on breathing covers the core and fundamental practice in dharma. This simple yet powerful framework will extend your meditation experience to everything from subatomic particles to the vastness of space, and all that’s between.
16 Buddha Body Practice (In-Person Meditation Retreat)
Meditation Retreat with Catherine Pawasarat Sensei
This one week meditation retreat on breathing covers the core and fundamental practice in dharma. This simple yet powerful framework will extend your meditation experience to everything from subatomic particles to the vastness of space, and all that’s between.