Welcome to Dorje Denma Ling
Dorje Denma Ling is a Buddhist retreat centre that provides an environment for individuals and groups to practice meditation and contemplative disciplines to discover and experience their inherent wisdom.
Our mission is inspired and guided by the Shambhala, Kagyu and Nyingma teachings. Those who come to Dorje Denma Ling aspire to practice, study, work and live in a society based on compassion and kindness toward all sentient beings and our planet Earth.
Summer Youth Opportunity – Kitchen Helper
Want sun, work, and something real?
Come to the land. Chop vegetables. Clean with care. Wake early. Laugh often.
This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to serve, focus, and steady yourself.
Includes:
- Free room and board
- Meals prepared with care
- A quiet hilltop setting with woods, sky, and space to breathe
To qualify (Canada Summer Jobs):
- Age 15–30
- Canadian citizen, PR, or refugee status
- Legally able to work in Canada
No experience needed. Just show up ready to learn and contribute.
Yes, it’s paid.
Interested? Email us at: [email protected]
A Month of Meditation (Datun) – August 1 – 30, 2025
Datun is a month-long, group meditation retreat of shamatha-vipashyana, or mindfulness-awareness practice. This is the basic sitting meditation that goes back to the Buddha, which also includes contemplative practices for cultivating insight and compassion. Practicing together as a group creates an atmosphere of courage and wakefulness. This mutual support and inspiration is at the heart of this month-long journey.
Join for one, two, or all four weeks.
2025: The Year of the Wood Snake
In Tibetan astrology, the Snake is not loud or forceful. It perceives, waits, and acts with precision. It is a year of transformation beneath the surface, where deep intelligence and adaptability are the keys to success.
2025 is forecasted to bring unexpected opportunities that require patience and insight rather than force. Just as the snake sheds its skin, this is a time to release the past and step into a more refined way of being. Wisdom will not be found in struggle, but in seeing clearly and moving decisively
Generosity Policy
We will do what we can to minimize the impact of financial limitations on the accessibility of our programs. This policy is made possible by donations that sustain a pool of funds earmarked for individuals with financial need.
Work exchange and scholarship or pay what you can options are available now. Visit our financial aid page for more information or write to us at [email protected].
