Programs listing


Monarch Retreat

With Jane Arthur, Minister of the Government Pillar for Shambhala

June 14 - 22, 2018
Dorje Denma Ling
The Sakyong has said that within the Shambhala tradition, rulership/leadership is 'the most honoured path of warriorship." The Monarch Retreat is designed "to build a deep inner strength of dedication and exertion." The Monarch Retreat creates conditions in which leaders can deepen and share their understanding and inspiration with other senior practitioners drawn from all four pillars of our mandala. […]

Healing: The Spiritual and Emotional Approach

With Alain Beauregard

June 29 - July 2, 2018
Dorje Denma Ling
According to some spiritual traditions, serious illnesses like cancer can be a warning call to us to connect to deeper aspects of our being, and to make radical changes in the way we lead our life. A true possibility of healing, […]

ALBATROSS – A Film by Artist Chris Jordan with Introduction by Gregory Heming

July 13, 2018
The Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre 7:30 PM
On a tiny island in the heart of the Pacific, a story is taking place that may change the way you see everything. […]

Becoming Ecologically Awake: Do We Love Life Enough?

With Christine Heming and Gregory Heming

July 13 - 15, 2018
Dorje Denma Ling
We are facing the most defining issue of our time – the destruction of the vast web of life that is our planet’s life-support system. Yet, as conservationist, Carl Safina, writes, “Why does it always seem that people are so unmoved, for so long, on matters of great urgency?” And where do we find the courage, insight, and the passion to act? […]

Reduce Stress and Develop Resilience Through Mindfulness

With Timothy Walker, Ph.D.

July 20 - 22, 2018
Dorje Denma Ling
Everyone has stress, we all know it well. No need to read stacks of academic papers that prove excessive stress can rob us of our health, peace of mind and joy - we have experienced it first hand. But we can’t avoid stress. It happens daily.  A moderate amount of stress can even be a […]

Family Camp 2018

With Pam Boyce

July 29 - August 5, 2018
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. In the mornings there will be engaging programs for children while parents and other family members have time for meditation practice, social time, study, relaxation, contemplative walks, and more. […]

Rigden: Unconditional Confidence

With Acharya Richard John

August 10 - 12, 2018
Dorje Denma Ling
The contentment, joy, fearlessness, and wisdom explored in the Way of Shambhala culminates in the Rigden retreat. The Rigden is a representation of our basic enlightened nature and embodies the principle of unconditional confidence and bravery. […]

Enlightened Society Assembly

With Shastri Mary Campbell and Acharya Noel McLellan

August 12 - 23, 2018
Dorje Denma Ling
Enlightened Society Assembly is a gathering of Shambhala warriors to contemplate, practice and manifest the principles of basic goodness in order to create a good human society. Students will deepen their commitment and intention to manifest basic goodness by taking the Enlightened Society Vow. We will practice the Shambhala Sadhana to support the journey of […]

Shambhala Meditation Weekthun

With Shastri Tom Bell

August 26 - September 2, 2018
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; […]

Kalapa Ikebana: The Art of Flower Arranging

With Stéphane Bédard

September 7 - 9, 2018
Dorje Denma Ling
Ikebana is the Japanese art and contemplative practice of flower arrangement. Dating back to the 6th century, Ikebana has been used to help us connect to the present moment as a ‘meditation in action’. Ikebana arrangements are both beautiful and thought-provoking, and practitioners of this ancient discipline experience it as profound, enriching, and deeply satisfying. It […]

Shambhala Art – Coming to Your Senses

With Stéphane Bédard

September 14 - 16, 2018
Dorje Denma Ling
This weekend program will consist of some meditation and various exercises such as collage, poetry, and object arrangement. Shambhala Art is a hands-on approach to creativity. The creative process has more to do with perception than talent. Meditation helps this process by clarifying our perceptions, relaxing our relentless self-dialoguing, and revealing the source of creativity. […]

Kyudo: The Way of the Bow

With Sam West

September 14 - 16, 2018
Dorje Denma Ling
Join us for a weekend Kyudo Intensive. This program is open to both new and experienced Kyudo students. "Through Kyudo one can learn to live beyond hope and fear, how to be" -Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche This program will be taught by Sam West, 'Somo' of Kozan Kyudojo and will be assisted by Dale Hinchey. Kyudo means […]

Atlantic Regional Conference 2018

September 28 - 30, 2018
Dorje Denma Ling
Join us in a weekend celebration of the Shambhala sangha in the Atlantic provinces!

Scorpion Seal 10 Weekend Retreat

With Acharya John Rockwell

October 12 - 14, 2018
Dore Denma Ling
Book now and get CAD $40.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Jul 8, 2018.
A weekend retreat for Scorpion Seal Assembly 10 practitioners to deepen their experience and understanding of this year's teachings.

Vajrayogini Four Karmas Fire Offering

With Mark Nowakowski

October 18 - 28, 2018
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.