About us
What does it mean to be a fully conscious and integrated human being in 2025? This group is devoted to creating a community of practitioners who can explore this question in meaningful and profound ways.
Events are designed to help cultivate inner and outer wisdom, strength and fulfillment. We are heavily influenced by Integral Theory, the most comprehensive mapping of the kosmos that we are aware of.
On the inner plane we introduce and support practices that cultivate profound levels of calm, peace, love and equanimity. Many of the practices are drawn from Buddhadharma and the Western Mysteries traditions, but we are not dogmatic or attached to labels. Whatever works is what we use.
On the outer plane, we explore the cutting edge of research-based understandings about how to act skillfully and compassionately in the world. From interpersonal models and practices to personal mastery frameworks to systems thinking approaches, we are committed to supporting all aspects of what it takes to be a well-rounded human being.
Finally, the word ‘Collective’ is a nod to the power and necessity of doing the work with others. Whether you use the term ’sangha’, or ‘conscious community’, or simply ’supportive relationships’, the complexity of life in the 21st century necessitates more than ever an embracing of our interconnectedness.
Oh, and fun! Undertaking this work is life-changing, enriching and liberating, so it is going to involve challenge and discomfort at times. It’s important to inject as much joy and fun into the process as possible. Our events are also designed to be a spark of inspiration and newness into what can become rote, demanding lives in the city.
We hope to see you at one of our events to explore how we can support your growth and unfoldment.
Our Affiliations
The organizers are students of Catherine Pawasarat Sensei, lineage holder in the Namgyal lineage and co-founder of both Clear Sky Center and Planet Dharma. We regularly spend time at Clear Sky with our teacher for training and to participate in study and meditation retreats. We are also involved in the Integral Conference of North America (ICON) which takes place every two years in Denver, Colorado.
Upcoming events
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Transcend & Include: Mapping Human Development for Real-World Growth
Congress Coffee Company, 215 36 Ave NE, 1A, Calgary, AB, CAWhat does it really mean to “grow up” — not just spiritually, but psychologically, emotionally, and socially?
In this session, we’ll explore the powerful principle of transcend and include — the understanding that genuine evolution doesn’t reject earlier stages of development, but honors them, integrates them, and builds upon them.
Drawing from the work of thinkers such as Robert Kegan and Terry O’Fallon, we’ll look at how our capacity for perspective expands and deepens across stages of human development — and how that awareness can help us navigate life with more clarity, compassion, and skill: knowing where we are and mapping what’s next.
This is informed by research — but it is not an academic talk.
Our focus is practical: growth, unfoldment, and awakening.What we’ll explore together
✨ A high-level map of human development
✨ How our “mental maps” shape the way we see ourselves, others, and the world
✨ Why transcending without including earlier stages creates problems
✨ Common pitfalls at each stage — and how to move through them skillfully
✨ How “shadow material” can show up at different stages, and ways to integrate it
✨ How this work supports both ‘growing up’ and ‘waking up’Rather than getting lost in comparing models or debating technical differences, we’ll stay oriented toward what actually helps us evolve — personally and collectively.
How we’ll work
This will be interactive, reflective, and community-centered.
You can expect:
✔ short teaching segments
✔ guided reflection
✔ small-group or whole-group discussion
✔ opportunities to connect insights directly to your life
If you feel called to deepen your self-awareness, support your inner development, and explore what’s possible when we consciously grow together, you are warmly invited.All levels of experience are welcome — curiosity and a genuine desire to unfold is the only prerequisite.
If you wish to learn a few basic concepts about Integral Theory before you attend, you can watch an introductory series by the event’s facilitator here.
If you are planning to attend, RSVPing helps us prepare enough printed materials for everyone.
General Description of Monthly Gatherings
Conscious Transformation Collective gatherings focus on both inner development (deepening our connection with calm, peace, joy, and non-clinging awareness) and the practical ways we bring that clarity into the world. We draw on wisdom traditions such as Buddhadharma and the Western Mysteries, as well as the comprehensive lens of Integral Theory. Each session includes practical tools, embodied insights, and interactive activities.Facilitator
This session will be led by Christopher Lawley, who has been practicing and training in the universalist Namgyal lineage of Vajrayana Buddhism and Western Mysteries for close to 2 decades with the Clear Sky Center sangha and Planet Dharma. Christopher is steeped in Integral Theory and uses it to inform his work with individuals, teams, and groups. He is a trained coach and convener who designs and facilitates group processes using frameworks such as the Art of Hosting. Christopher is also on the organizing committee of the Integral Conference of North America (ICON) which will be taking place in May 2026 in Denver, Colorado.Dāna - Pay from the Heart
Everyone is welcome to participate regardless of financial circumstances. Please join us and offer whatever your situation allows. There will be a bowl at the door.
Learn more about dāna (the Pali word for generosity) here.19 attendees
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