upcoming meditation retreats at Clear Sky Retreat Center

location: near Cranbrook, BC
tradition: Cross-tradition Buddhist (Doug Duncan & Catherine Pawasarat)
website: Clear Sky Retreat Center ↗

Dec 25–29, 20264 nights

The Kilesas: Freeing the Heart from Obscuring Emotions (In-Person & Online Retreat)

Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC

$384.3–834.3 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

CAD, in-person incl. meals and accommodation; price depends on accommodation and optional New Year stay. Online CAD 225. Taught on a dana basis; scholarship form available. Early bird ends Nov 20, 2026.

Cross-tradition Buddhist · with Catherine Pawasarat Sensei

Final part of the 2026 emotional intelligence series on the kilesas, the Buddhist framework for what clouds the heart, with practices for freeing it. Residential at Clear Sky; online option also offered. No prerequisites.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Mar 19–28, 20279 nights

Vipassanā Meditation Retreat (In-Person & Online Retreat)

Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC

$1,017–2,142 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

CAD, in-person incl. meals and accommodation: tenting 1017, shared room 1557, private cabin 2007, Orion cabin 2142. Online CAD 450. Taught on a dana basis; scholarship form available. 10% early bird until Feb 21, 2027.

Vipassanā · with Catherine Pawasarat Sensei

Ten-day Vipassanā retreat based on the Ānāpānasati Sutta, with sitting, walking, standing and lying practice, classes, group practice and Q&A. Suitable for beginners; in-person residential or online.

verified Oct 26, 2026

ongoing & open-date opportunities

open datesby arrangement

Private Silent Meditation Retreats

Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC

cost: check site

Cross-tradition Buddhist

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Personal silent retreats in private cabins, with three meals a day. Stays run from three nights to three months, and the page recommends 3–5 days for a first retreat. Book online. Some meditation experience is recommended, including the ability to sit 30 minutes. Orientation on arrival and an exit interview on departure.

verified Oct 26, 2026

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