On-Land Programs & Events
Shambhala Meditation Weekthün 2021
With Tom Bell, Senior Teacher
August 14 - 21, 2021
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. This weekthün is open to all; […]
Five Wisdom Energies: Understanding the Feminine and Masculine of Who We Are
With Irini Rockwell
August 21 - 28, 2021
Dorje Denma Ling
The Five Wisdoms, also referred to as the Five Buddha Families, are traditional Tibetan Buddhist teachings relevant to these challenging times. The energies are a vehicle for self-discovery and a tool for working with others in everyday life, both personally and professionally. […]
Vajrayogini Amending the Mantra Fire Offering
With Mark Nowakowski
September 2 - 12, 2021
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.
Chöd Training & Practice: Severing Attachments to Obstacles 2021
With Kristine McCutcheon
September 10 - 12, 2021
Dorje Denma Ling
Chöd is a Mahayana practice compiled, realized and transmitted by the 11th century yogini Machik Lapdron. The practice brings together the teachings on selflessness and great compassion with very specific meditation methods.[…]
Knowing What Has Been Pointed Out
With Acharya Richard John
September 17 - 24, 2021
Dorje Denma Ling
The key to all mahamudra and dzogchen practice and realization is the transmission of the nature of mind by the guru. Having received that, the vajrayana path is based on the student's understanding, recognizing, and becoming familiar with that which has been pointed out. […]
Chariot of Mahamudra Weekend Retreat 2021
With Acharya Richard John
September 17 - 19, 2021
Dorje Denma Ling
Mahamudra, the "great symbol," is among the most profound traditions of vajrayana Buddhism, but it is also extremely simple and direct. […]
The Shape of Awake®: Meditation and the Alexander Technique
With Hope Martin
September 25 - 30, 2021
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.
Embodied Listening®
With Hope Martin
October 1 - 3, 2021
Dorje Denma Ling
Embodied Listening® offers a way to move through blockages, challenges and uncertainty by tuning into your most reliable source for guidance — the wisdom of your body.
Vajrayogini Enriching Weekend 2021
With Mark Nowakowski
October 1 - 3, 2021
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. […]
Mahamudra Datun: Cultivating Stillness and Insight
With Elizabeth Callahan, Scott Wellenbach and Nancy Huszagh
October 4 - November 3, 2021
Dorje Denma Ling
Register now and get CAD $100.00 off the program price. Offer valid until Aug 15, 2021.
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[…]
Shamatha-Vipashyana Datun Following the Form Taught by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
November 6 - December 5, 2021
Dorje Denma Ling
Retreat is a potent way to deepen in the practice of meditation. In this month-long group retreat (datun), students will develop a deep familiarity with shamatha-vipashyana meditation taught by Shakyamuni Buddha. Shamatha-vipashyana meditation helps us to make friends with ourselves and our circumstances, and re-discover our fundamental awake nature. […]
