On-Land Programs & Events
(Postponed) Chöd Gathering: Celebrating the Song of the Mother
With Kristine McCutcheon
September 30 - October 2, 2022
Dorje Denma Ling
Chöd is a powerful Vajrayana practice founded by Machik Lapdron in 11th century Tibet. This weekend retreat is for those who have already received the practice. There is also the option to join online for various practice sessions. […]
Vajrayogini Enriching Weekend 2022
With Mark Nowakowski and Rhea Colmar
October 7 - 9, 2022
Dorje Denma Ling
Join us at Dorje Denma Ling for a truly enriching experience. Together we can increase all of our life, merit, prosperity, intellect, confidence, and wisdom of complete liberation. […]
Thanksgiving Celebration Dinner 2022
October 9, 2022
Dorje Denma Ling
You are cordially invited to join us at Dorje Denma Ling for our annual Thanksgiving Celebration Dinner on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Please register if you plan to come so we can set a place for you!
(Postponed, New Date TBD) The Heart of Recovery Retreat: Moving Towards Freedom and Joy
With Scott Perkins
October 9 - 15, 2022
Dorje Denma Ling
From a Buddhist perspective, meditation provides the path that can lead us to end our emotional and mental suffering. The Heart of Recovery retreat is grounded in the view that meditation can show us how to find relief from the suffering […]
Chakrasamvara or Vajrayogini Practice Opportunity
Flexible Dates
Dorje Denma Ling
During the period when the Vajrakilaya Retreat is underway at Denma Ling, Chakrasamvara and Vajrayogini practitioners who wish to practice in a protected retreat container are invited to join us at Dorje Denma Ling.[…]
Vajrakilaya Retreat
With Larry Mermelstein
October 22 - November 25, 2022
Dorje Denma Ling
As the wrathful form of the Buddha Vajrasattva, Vajrakilaya embodies the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas. His practice is known to be the most powerful for removing all inner and outer obstacles, especially personal obstacles that affect our Dharma practice.[…]
Mahamudra Datun 2023: Discovering the True Nature of Mind
With Elizabeth Callahan, Scott Wellenbach and Nancy Huszagh
May 19 - June 18, 2023
Dorje Denma Ling
Register now and get CAD $100.00 off the program price. Offer valid until Feb 3, 2023.
When mind is without reference point, that is mahàmudrà. When you are accustomed to and familiar with this, unsurpassable awakening is attained. - Tilopa; Mahàmudrà: The Ocean of Definitive Meaning[…]
A Month of Meditation: Shamatha-Vipashyana Dathün
August 19 - September 17, 2023
Dorje Denma Ling
Register now and get CAD $100.00 off the tuition price. Discount valid until Jul 6, 2023.
Retreat is a potent way to deepen in the practice of meditation. In this month-long group retreat (dathün), students will develop a deep familiarity with Shamatha-Vipashyana meditation, which can help us to make friends with ourselves and our circumstances, and re-discover our fundamental awake nature. […]
Vajrayogini Four Karmas Fire Offering 2023
With Brian Callahan
September 23 - October 3, 2023
Dorje Denma Ling
The Vajrayogini Four Karmas Fire Offering is an advanced Vajrayana retreat open to practitioners who have completed the Vajrayogini Amending-the-Mantra Fire Offering.
