On-Land Programs & Events
Winter Retreat Opportunities for the 2022/23 Season
Flexible Dates
Dorje Denma Ling
Dorje Denma Ling is pleased to offer retreat opportunities in Gyatso lodge.
Vajrayogini Weekend of Magnetizing 2023
With Mark Nowakowski and Rhea Colmar
May 5 - 7, 2023
Dorje Denma Ling
A special weekend fire offering for magnetizing all good things to Dorje Denma Ling and all beings everywhere.
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
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[…]
The Shape of Awake®: Meditation the Alexander Technique
With Hope Martin
June 23 - July 1, 2023
Dorje Denma Ling
Being upright is not just an arbitrary shape, it’s a perfect expression of meditation itself. In this 5 day meditation retreat, Hope Martin, a Master Teacher of the Alexander Technique, will help you establish ease, non-striving, and a friendly relationship to yourself in meditation and everyday activities.
Shambhala Meditation Weekthün 2023
With Tom Bell, Senior Teacher
June 24 - July 2, 2023
Dorje Denma Ling
Retreat is a potent way to deepen in the practice of meditation. In this week of group retreat (weekthün), we will explore Shambhala Meditation, the felt personal experience of our humanity. This program will also include gentle physical activity, talks, silence, individual and group instruction and discussion. […]
Mahamudra Werma Retreat
With Richard John
July 14 - 21, 2023
Dorje Denma Ling
The Werma Sadhana, created by the Dorje Dradul from the Scorpion Seal terma, combines the wisdom of mahamudra and dzogchen with the vision of enlightened society. It is a celebration of our humanness, and at the same time, embraces the vastness of the highest Vajrayana teachings.[…]
Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind: Qigong Levels 1 and 2
With Donna MacKenzie
July 21 - 23, 2023
Dorje Denma Ling
Register now and get CAD $50.00 off the program price. Offer valid until Feb 28, 2023.
When body is relaxed and peaceful, energy will flow. When mind is still, it will embrace qi and strengthen the body. In the Chinese arts of health and longevity, qigong simultaneously cultivates a peaceful body and a peaceful mind.…]
Family Camp 2023
With To Be Announced
July 30 - August 6, 2023
Dorje Denma Ling
Family Camp is a magical week for parents and children to spend together with friends old and new at Dorje Denma Ling. […]
30th Anniversary Celebration
August 6, 2023
Dorje Denma Ling
You are cordially invited to join us at Dorje Denma Ling to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. Details and registration will be coming soon.
A Month of Meditation: Shamatha-Vipashyana Dathün
With John Rockwell and Matilda Perks
August 19 - September 17, 2023
Dorje Denma Ling
Register now and get CAD $100.00 off the tuition price. Discount valid until Mar 19, 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.
Vajrayogini Amending the Mantra Fire Offering
With Mark Nowakowski
October 19 - 29, 2023
Dorje Denma Ling
A fire offering to correct any mistakes that we have made during the mantra recitation of sadhana practice, so that we are more open to receiving ultimate siddhi.
Vajrakilaya Amending the Mantra Fire Offering
With Larry Mermelstein
November 9 - 19, 2023
Dorje Denma Ling
A fire offering to correct any mistakes that we have made during the mantra recitation of sadhana practice, so that we are more open to receiving ultimate siddhi.
