# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Architecture of Refuge: Finding Reliable Ground in a Changing World - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: An Integral Workshop on Spiritual and Psychological Security on the PathAbout this EventAn Integral Workshop on Spiritual and Psychological Security on the PathWe all seek "refuge"—a place where we feel safe, centered, and sane. For some, refuge is found in tradition; for others, it’s in relationships, work, or personal habits. But as we grow, the "holes we run to" start become too narrow for the people we are becoming. We begin to see the limitations of each refuge object and we seek other forms that are more reliable.In this session, we will explore the ancient Buddhist concept of Refuge through a modern, Integral lens. We’ll look past the dogma to see the underlying "mapping" of security: how we find ground in our individual consciousness (the ‘I’), our communities (the ‘We’), and the universal laws of reality (the ‘It/Its’).What We Will Explore:Beyond Tradition: Why "Refuge" isn't just for Buddhists, but a vital human need that shows up in every wisdom tradition.Waking Up vs. Growing Up: Why spiritual realization isn't enough if it isn't matched by ethical maturity and psychological "clean-up."The Evolutionary Ladder: Identifying the refuges you’ve outgrown (from old habits to old paradigms) and sensing what a "more reliable" refuge looks like for you today. And we’ll ask: what is the ultimate form of refuge?The Format: This is not a traditional lecture. While we begin with a framing talk to offer new perspectives, the heart of the session is a participatory workshop.Interactive Discussion: Connect with a community of peers on a similar path of unfolding.Personal Inquiry: Structured time to reflect on your current "refuges"—which ones are serving you and which ones are ready to be released.Practical Planning: Leave with a concrete plan to integrate these insights into your daily spiritual and growth practices.Who This Is For: Anyone interested in the intersection of spiritual practice and modern life. Whether you have a deep-seated faith or identify as "spiritually independent," this session offers a pragmatic framework for navigating your own evolution with more clarity and less fear.Teacher/FacilitatorThis 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 HeartEveryone 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/the-architecture-of-refuge-finding-reliable-ground-in-a-changing-world/100001986956145318 - **Event Categories**: workshops, spiritual, art, business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Tuxedo Park Community Association and Hall - **lat**: 51.0789362 - **long**: -114.0597561 - **full address**: Tuxedo Park Community Association and Hall, 202 29 Avenue Northeast, Calgary, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Architecture of Refuge: Finding Reliable Ground in a Changing World - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b755e38b399e006718b8672deab61cff94e97fbdd53d8119449ff7cb035611a1-rimg-w1200-h670-dc1a1818-gmir.jpg?v=1775714314 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Architecture of Refuge: Finding Reliable Ground in a Changing World being held? - **A:** The Architecture of Refuge: Finding Reliable Ground in a Changing World takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Tuxedo Park Community Association and Hall, 202 29 Avenue Northeast, Calgary, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Architecture of Refuge: Finding Reliable Ground in a Changing World? - **A:** The Architecture of Refuge: Finding Reliable Ground in a Changing World is organized by Conscious Transformation Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Architecture of Refuge: Finding Reliable Ground in a Changing World is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Calgary, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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