In today’s talk, taken from their course Beyond the Cushion delivered in the early days of the pandemic, Doug Qapel Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei explore the idea of the modern monastery. They explain what traditional aspects of the monastic model are being carried forward and what new approaches and structures are being introduced to make the model relevant and effective in these times and beyond.
Qapel and Sensei discuss how they are working with students in community at Clear Sky Center as well as virtually to bring these approaches and structures into focus through the idea of a living lab. They touch on the topics of dharma training, karma yoga, study and other modalities to help support people’s spiritual awakening.
There are many ways to experience this modern formulation of the teachings. Planet Dharma offers a diverse range of in-person and virtual programming to meet spiritual seekers where they are. From online courses and classes to full-length meditation retreats on topics ranging from Buddhadharma to the Western Mysteries, you’ll find an offering that works for your context to speed up your spiritual unfoldment. Visit planetdharma.com/events to see which experience will help you with your awakening this year.
Uncover the Light: Awakening Through Shadow Integration
BONUS Why Red Hats?
The Path of Service: Awakening Through Karma Yoga
BONUS Intro to Tarot & the Fool Card
True Happiness: Awakening Through Meditation
BONUS Meditation is Not Passive
Explore Everything: Awakening Through Study
BONUS Clinging to Emptiness
INTERVIEW Climbing the Western (Mysteries) Side of the Mountain
BONUS The Still Mind & The Moving Mind
The Call, Initiation & Return: Introducing the Divine Mysteries
BONUS The Power of Goodness
Relationship Implies Two: Becoming Conscious in Love
BONUS Attending to Tasks While Remembering The Light
The Clear Light of the Mind: Exploring the Ephemeral Nature of Reality
BONUS The Wisdom of Hua Yan
The Tarot: Introducing the Major Arcana
BONUS Remaining Blissful While Counting Mantras
Chenrezi and Tantric Deity Practice: Transforming Our Reality
BONUS Intentional Celibacy
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