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. 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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Layers of Reality, Layers of Identity
Congress Coffee Company, 215 36 Ave NE, 1A, Calgary, AB, CAHave you ever noticed that reality seems to change depending on how closely you look? At one level, the world follows the predictable laws of Newtonian physics: apples fall, machines run, bodies move. But zoom in further, and Einstein shows us that space and time themselves bend and ripple. Go even deeper into the quantum fabric, and certainty dissolves into probabilities and paradox.
What if this isn’t just “out there” in the universe, but also “in here” — in our own consciousness? Just as physics reveals different truths depending on the scale, we too can discover layers of identity: the everyday “gross” self, the subtle inner realms of mind and energy, and the causal dimension of pure awareness.
Buddhist teachings on relative and absolute reality point to this same unfolding. And Integral Theory helps us map how different stages of development shape not only what we experience, but who we believe ourselves to be. Together, these perspectives invite us into a richer, more compassionate way of holding our lives — one that lessens suffering and opens the possibility of being a clearer force for good in the world.
During our last gathering, we focused more on the mapping of 'waking up' and understanding how contemplative practices like meditation help us unfold our state experiences to be more spacious, blissful, loving and all-embracing. This next session will offer more details and explanation of how to manifest these qualities out in the world (what Integral calls 'growing up') so we can act with more skill, compassion and in alignment with our highest values.
Join our group of seekers who are exploring how to marry timeless wisdom with the knowledge and insights of the 21st century. This session will explore human development maps from Integral Theory, and include time for small group discussion and Q&A.
Teacher/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 also steeped in Integral Theory and uses it to inform how he works with individuals and groups. He 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 feels generous given your means. There will be a bowl at the door.
Click here to learn more about how dāna (the Pali word for generosity) is both ancient (rooted in timeless wisdom) and cutting-edge (offering a trans-capitalist model).13 attendees
An Evening Talk With Guan Yin (观音)
Chinese National League (Ho Lem Block), 109 2nd Ave SE, Calgary, AB, CAJoin us for an evening of cultural reflection and spiritual connection, as we explore the timeless Buddhist practice of compassion through the lens of Guan Yin (观音), the bodhisattva of compassion.
Rooted in East Asian traditions, Guan Yin’s image and stories have inspired countless expressions of loving awareness across centuries and cultures. This gathering offers an inclusive space to reflect on how these teachings continue to move through our modern lives. Together, we’ll bridge generations and backgrounds, inviting you to explore how compassion shows up in your experience today.
Through guided reflection and story, you will leave with a deeper understanding for the living practice of compassion, a daily act of presence, courage, and care for the world around us.
Facilitator:
Jenai Lieu has practiced in the Namgyal lineage of Vajrayana Buddhism for over a decade, and continues her training with the Conscious Transformation Collective and Clear Sky Meditation Centre. Jenai’s approach interweaves culture, psychology, and art with the spiritual and esoteric threads that underlie wisdom traditions.All are welcome. No prior experience with Buddhism is needed. Simply an open heart and curiosity for connection.
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.2 attendees![[Save the Date] Building Conscious Community: From Resentment to Trust](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/6/f/5/highres_530594069.jpeg)
[Save the Date] Building Conscious Community: From Resentment to Trust
Congress Coffee Company, 215 36 Ave NE, 1A, Calgary, AB, CABuilding Conscious Community: From Resentment to Trust in Teams and Organizations
Full description will be posted soon. Please save the date for this event where we will be hosting a special guest, Duncan Cryle.
Duncan Cryle brings a rare integration of contemplative depth and organizational mastery. Since 2004, he has been a founding member of Clear Sky Retreat Center, serving as Board Chair, co-Executive Director, and Associate Teacher under Catherine Pawasarat Sensei's guidance. Duncan also spent 20+ years in corporate leadership, pioneering mindfulness programs at IBM (10,000+ members in 30+ countries) and SS&C Technologies (reaching 25,000+ employees). Duncan holds a Ph.D. in philosophy and is passionate about helping teams and organizations become places where people can bring their whole selves while delivering on meaningful missions. Learn more at consciousorganizations.com.
Stay tuned. We will post details about the session as soon as they are finalized.
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