Program Listings


Craniosacral Practicum Retreat

with Robert Harris

September 17 - 19, 2024
Dorje Denma Ling
This 2 day Craniosacral hands-on practicum at Dorje Denma Ling is for individuals who have completed Robert Harris’ 11 day (taped or in-person) training program.The practicum time will be an empowering experience. It will enable deeper therapeutic outcomes for one’s self and those receiving treatment. There will be opportunity throughout to confirm findings / techniques / and outcomes and have guidance whilst underway.

Finding Your Stillpoint and Craniosacral Techniques for Your Body, Mind and Spine

with Robert Harris

September 20 - 22, 2024
Dorje Denma Ling
This hands-on workshop will enable you to become empowered with the most effective Craniosacral Therapy self-care techniques and tools available. You will learn how to bring on cranial sacral “stillpoints” and witness yourself instantly go into, and through, the deepest relaxations ever felt. In addition to stillness, we will learn different gentle hands-on techniques based on craniosacral therapy to gain releases in a localized region of need.

Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind: Qigong Levels 1 and 2

with Donna MacKenzie

September 27 - 29, 2024
Dorje Denma Ling
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.…]

Mahamudra Retreat: Discovering the Nature of Mind

with Scott Wellenbach and Kristine McCutcheon

September 27 - October 20, 2024
Dorje Denma Ling
A meditation retreat exploring shamatha and vipashyana mahamudra based on Karmapa Wangchuk Dorje's "Pointing out the Dharmakaya" text. This silent group retreat will follow the format of the Sopa Choling three-year retreat with four sessions daily, and will include opportunities for outside and moving meditation and individual interviews.

Limitless Gate Taoism: Qigong Level 3 Review Session

with Donna MacKenzie

September 30, 2024
Dorje Denma Ling
For Limitless Gate Taoism Qigong Level III graduates: a workshop to review the postures and techniques of breath regulation for specific health needs, such as improving knee and hip mobility, flexibility of tendons and ligaments, aligning the spine, stimulating bone marrow growth, and strengthening qi stored in the internal organs.

Mindful Birding – A Weekend of Birding, Practice and Nature Connection

with Deborah Luscomb

October 11 - 14, 2024
Dorje Denma Ling
Mindful Birding - Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature this Thanksgiving at Dorje Denma Ling. Join Deborah Luscomb for a weekend of mindful birdwatching, meditation, and creative exploration. Experience the magic of our natural world through observation, reflection, and connection. Limited spots available—reserve yours today! […]

Opening to Sacredness

with Anam Thubten Rinpoche

October 15, 2024
Dorje Denma Ling
A half-day event with Anam Thubten Rinpoche, including meditation, lunch, and a talk entitled "Opening to Sacredness."

Jungian Approaches to Mind, Self, and Healing

with George Dunne

October 19, 2024
Dorje Denma Ling
Join us for a day of dialogue and creativity with Jungian analyst George Dunne.

Vajrakilaya Four Karmas Fire Offering

with Eve Rosenthal

October 22 - November 3, 2024
Dorje Denma Ling
For those who have completed the Vajrakilaya retreat practice, the Four Karmas Fire Offering provides the opportunity to connect further with the wisdom mandala of Vajrakilaya and to engage more fully in all the karmas — the enlightened activities of pacifying, enriching, magnetizing, and destroying.

Diamond Sky Dancer – Vajrayogini Retreat

with Rhea Colmar and Mark Nowakowski

October 25 - November 3, 2024
Dorje Denma Ling
Register now and get CAD $100.00 off the program price. Offer valid until Sep 24, 2024.
Practice and study your sadhana in the circle of the sky, surrounded by earth, water, fire, and all the elements. Rhea and Mark will lead practice, and point out some things they have learned along the way. We will practice four sessions a day, with an open conversation at lunch.

(Online) Meditation, the Path of Caring, Curiosity and Courage

with Christine Heming

October 29 - November 26, 2024
Online at Dorje Denma Ling
Join us to explore how caring, curiosity and courage can become potent elements of our sitting practice as well as foster a loving attitude towards ourselves and a merciful approach to others.

Qigong 1 & 2 Review Session

with Donna MacKenzie

November 8, 2024
Dorje Denma Ling
An opportunity for those who have completed Qigong 1 and 2 to join a two hour session to review and refresh teachings and practices

Qigong 3 – The Gourd and Cauldron: Chinese Medicine and Qigong

with Donna MacKenzie

November 8 - 10, 2024
Dorje Denma Ling
Chinese Medicine and Qigong enjoy a long history of relationship, mutually influencing each other in their approach to health and longevity. The Gourd is the symbol of Chinese medicine, and the cauldron is the symbol of the Taoist arts of health and longevity…]