What we’re about
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.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Peace Amid ChaosCongress Coffee Company, Calgary, AB
There is a way to avoid both the suffering of being invested in life when it doesn't go our way and the suffering of disengaging from life to protect ourselves from disappointment. We can cultivate an orientation of caring deeply about a process and being unattached to its result. We can learn how to care deeply while being equanimous about whether or not things work out the way we want.
Uppekha, or equanimity in the ancient Pali language, is one of the 4 bramha viharas (also known as 'the four immeasurables') as taught by the historical Buddha.
Lovingkindness (metta), Compassion (karuna), Empathetic Joy (mudita) & Equanimity (uppekha). The bramha viharas are said to be the only 4 emotions left once clinging has been removed through full spiritual awakening.
Join our group of seekers who are exploring how to marry timeless wisdom with the knowledge and insights of the 21st century. We’ll look at equanimity from the perspective of traditional Buddhadharma, and also from the point of view of Integral metatheory. Along with the talk, we will also incorporate a short meditation practice and some discussion time.
Teacher/Facilitator
This session will be lead by Christopher Lawley, who has been practicing and training in the universalist Namgyal lineage of Vajrayana Buddhism for close to 2 decades. Christopher is also steeped in Integral Theory and uses it to inform how he works with individuals and groups.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.
