The Path of Living Awake
A Modern, Lived Exploration of the Eightfold Path
Life moves quickly.
Many of us feel a quiet pull to slow down—
to be more present, more connected, more fully alive within our own lives.
The Path of Living Awake is an invitation to practice together.
Rooted in mindful meditation and ancient wisdom, this intimate small-group journey offers simple, lived practices that nurture presence, compassion, and clarity in everyday life.
This is not about becoming someone different.
It is about meeting yourself—and life as it is—with greater awareness, kindness, and care.
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What This Course Offers
This is a practice-based journey, grounded in meditation and the realities of daily life.
Each live session includes:
A guided meditation offered in a calm, steady, and welcoming voice
Simple, accessible practices you can carry gently into your days
Reflection on how ancient wisdom can live naturally within modern life
Connection with a small, committed circle of fellow practitioners
The heart of this course is integration—bringing presence and compassion into real conversations, real choices, and real relationships.
Between sessions, you’ll receive:
Reflection prompts and journaling invitations
Short guided meditations to support daily practice
Optional readings for those who wish to explore more deeply
Ongoing access to all session recordings and course materials
The Journey: Eight Weeks, Eight Doorways
Over eight weeks, we explore the Eightfold Path—
not as abstract philosophy, but as lived doorways into presence.
Weeks 1–2: Wisdom
Gently transforming the way we see and meet life,
and cultivating the foundations of right view and right intention.
Weeks 3–5: Ethics & Embodiment
Bringing awareness into the way we move through the world,
exploring speech, action, and livelihood as expressions of spiritual practice.
Weeks 6–8: Presence & Steadiness
Deepening awareness through wise effort, mindfulness, and concentration,
and learning to rest more fully in the simplicity of being.
Each week unfolds naturally from the last, while honoring a quiet truth:
real transformation happens through small, conscious acts, lived with sincerity over time.
Who This Is For
This course welcomes:
Those new to meditation who are seeking a grounded and supportive place to begin
Experienced practitioners ready to deepen and more fully integrate their practice into daily life
Spiritually oriented seekers, healers, helpers, and caregivers who value embodiment over theory
Anyone who feels spiritually hungry, yet quietly alienated by dogma or rigid belief
Those who meditate but find it difficult to bring awareness into challenging conversations, relationships, or everyday decisions
Anyone drawn toward living with greater awareness, kindness, and integrity
No prior study is required.
Curiosity, sincerity, and a willingness to practice are more than enough.
The Spirit of the Path
The Eightfold Path is a timeless invitation to live with wisdom and compassion.
In this course, it is explored in a way that is both modern and deeply accessible—
not as a belief system or a form of spiritual perfection to achieve,
but as a living guide for meeting everyday life with greater awareness and care.
This journey is quietly shaped by the spirit of the Bodhisattva:
practicing presence not only for ourselves,
but for the benefit of all—
those we love, those we struggle with,
and the wider world we share.
As Ram Dass so simply expressed,
“We are all just walking each other home.”
Taught by Shey Khandro
For more than 35 years, Shey Khandro has walked intertwined paths as both artist and spiritual practitioner—including 15 years as a Tibetan Buddhist nun, training with masters in exile.
She is also a professional sculptor, painter, and stupa builder, and now serves as a compassionate guide for those longing to live with greater presence, clarity, and peace.
Students are often drawn to her warmth, grounded wisdom, and her gift for making ancient teachings feel accessible and alive. Many describe a sense of ease and quiet peace in her presence, and value the way she meets the world—with honesty, humility, gentle humor, and heart.
Course Structure
An Eight-Week Journey of Practice and Integration
This course unfolds over eight live weekly sessions, each building gently on the last while remaining complete in itself.
Week 1 opens the journey with arrival, orientation, and our first exploration of the path.
Weeks 2–7 deepen into the living wisdom of the Eightfold Path through meditation, reflection, and daily-life practice.
Week 8 offers integration, quiet reflection, and a simple closing ceremony to honor the journey and the intentions carried forward.
All sessions are recorded, and you’ll have ongoing access to revisit the teachings and practices at your own pace.
Practical Details
When
The journey begins Thursday, March 12, 2026, and unfolds over eight consecutive weekly sessions.
Live Session Time
Thursdays, 12:00–1:30 PM Eastern
(90-minute sessions including meditation, teaching, reflection, and shared inquiry)
Closing Integration
The final session includes quiet reflection, integration, and a simple closing ceremony to honor the path ahead.
Location
Live on Zoom, in the Shey Global Online Meditation Hall.
Group Size
This is an intimate small-group journey, intentionally limited to support depth of practice and genuine connection.
Maximum enrollment: 12 participants.
Investment
Standard Enrollment: $555
The full tuition for this eight-week live journey.
Benefactor Tuition: $700
For those who feel resourced and wish to quietly support the participation of others.
Supported Tuition: $333
For those who feel called to the journey and would benefit from a reduced rate.
A limited number of Supported Tuition places are available to honor accessibility while maintaining the integrity of this intimate small-group circle.
Payment Options
You may pay in full at registration, or reserve your place with a $150 non-refundable deposit, which secures your seat and honors the current tuition tier at the time of enrollment.
If paying by deposit, the remaining balance is due 10 days before the course begins.
Enrollment Opens: February 1, 2026
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Cancellations & Refunds
If you need to withdraw, full refunds (minus the non-refundable deposit) are available until 10 days before the course start date.
Because enrollment is intentionally limited to support depth and connection within the group, refunds are not available after this time.
If unexpected circumstances arise, you may request a credit toward a future Shey Global offering, offered at Shey’s discretion.
Choose Your Tuition
Three tuition levels are offered in a spirit of trust, accessibility, and shared care for the circle.
Please choose the level that feels honest and sustainable for you.
If a deposit is what makes participation possible right now, you are welcome to begin there.
Standard Tuition — $555
The true cost of the eight-week journey, sustaining the work and the space that holds it.
Step into the Journey with Standard Tuition — $555
Benefactor Tuition — $700
For those who feel resourced to give a little more, helping support access for others while sustaining this work.
Step into the Journey with Benefactor Tuition — $700
Supported Tuition — $333
For those who feel called to the journey and would benefit from a reduced rate.
This level is offered in trust and with care for accessibility.
A small number of Supported Tuition spaces are available to honor both accessibility and sustainability within the circle.
Step into the Journey with Supported Tuition — $333
Deposit — $150
Reserve your place now and complete the remaining tuition 10 days before the course begins.
Reserve Your Place with a Deposit — $150
Stay Connected
If you’re longing to feel more present, more grounded, and more fully alive within your spiritual life,
you’re warmly invited to stay connected.
By joining this list, you’ll receive:
- First notice when enrollment opens
- Early access to early-enrollment pricing
- Occasional reflections and offerings to support your practice
👉 Yes, I’d like to stay connected.
Questions?
You’re always welcome to reach out directly.
Email Shey at:
smallacts@SheyGlobal.com
Also Happening
If you’d like a gentle taste of this work before the course begins,
you’re warmly welcome to join any of the following offerings:
Free Monthly Mindful Meditation Gathering
Second Sunday of each month
Feast for the Soul Meditation Series
Sundays, January 18 – February 22, 2026
👉 2nd Sunday Mindful Meditation Gatherings — Learn More
👉 Feast for the Soul Sunday Series — Register Here
Together, we practice.
Together, shoulder to shoulder, we walk each other home.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m new to meditation — is this course for me?
Yes. This course is designed to meet you exactly where you are.
You’ll receive clear, grounded guidance in meditation, while the teachings also offer meaningful depth for experienced practitioners.
What if I miss a live session?
No problem. All sessions are recorded and shared within 24 hours in a private course portal.
You’ll have ongoing access to revisit the teachings and practices at your own pace.
How interactive are the sessions?
Enrollment is limited to 12 participants, creating an intimate and conversational space.
Each session includes time for reflection, shared inquiry, and questions, and you’re always welcome to participate at a level that feels comfortable.
When does the course begin?
The journey begins Thursday, March 12, 2026, and unfolds over eight consecutive weekly sessions, meeting Thursdays from 12:00–1:30 PM Eastern.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
If you need to withdraw, full refunds (minus the $150 non-refundable deposit) are available until 10 days before the course start date.
Because enrollment is intentionally limited to support depth and connection within the group, refunds are not available after this time.
If unexpected circumstances arise, you may request a credit toward a future Shey Global offering, offered at Shey’s discretion.
I still have questions.
You’re warmly welcome to reach out directly:
smallacts@SheyGlobal.com