Program Listings


Scorpion Seal 10 Gathering of the Clan

September 20 - 22, 2019
Dorje Denma Ling
All SSA10 graduates are invited to join us at DDL for five days of practice, reflection, discussion, sensory delight, rest and relaxation. […]

Chöd Training & Practice: Severing Attachments to Obstacles

With Kristine McCutcheon

September 27 - October 1, 2019
Dorje Denma Ling
Chöd is a powerful Vajrayana practice founded by Machik Lapdron in 11th century Tibet that couples Buddhist philosophy with indigenous Tibetan shamanic traditions. Chöd literally means […]

Traditional Yoga: The Full View Relative to Us

With Sean Drohan and Tamsyn Loat

September 27 - 30, 2019
Dorje Denma Ling
The typical public perception of Yoga has shifted significantly in recent years, such that we can say there is a great difference between the approach of "traditional yoga" as compared to "modern yoga." The starting point of most classes, books, articles, websites and blogs on Yoga are so different from traditional Yoga of the ancient sages. To the ancients, Yoga is a complete system,[…]

Atlantic Regional Conference 2019

October 4 - 6, 2019
Dorje Denma Ling
Join us in a weekend celebration of the Shambhala sangha in the Atlantic provinces!

Mahamudra Retreat: Cultivating Stillness and Insight

With Elizabeth Callahan, Scott Wellenbach, Yeshe Palmo and Nancy Huszagh

October 16 - November 17, 2019
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[…]

Scorpion Seal 10 Weekthün: Leaping into Space Awareness

With Ashe Acharya John Rockwell

November 21 - 29, 2019
Dorje Denma Ling
SSA10 graduates are invited to join us at Dorje Denma Ling for a Scorpion Seal 10 Weekthun with Acharya John Rockwell. […]

Enriching Fire Offering Weekend

With Mark Nowakowski

November 29 - December 1, 2019
Dorje Denma Ling
Join us at Dorje Denma Ling for a truly enriching experience. The best way to finish our 2019 Program Season![…]

Celebrating the Vajrayana

With Acharya Christie Cashman

October 2 - 8, 2020
Dorje Denma Ling
Register now and get a CAD $75.00 off the assembly price. Offer valid until Aug 7, 2020.
The vajrayana teachings are renowned for providing the strongest medicine in times of the greatest confusion. But it’s also during these times that practices such as invoking the deity, resting in the nature of mind, or engaging in sacred perception can feel very remote.[…]

Shambhala Meditation Weekthün 2020

With Tom Bell, Senior Teacher

October 17 - 25, 2020
Dorje Denma Ling
Register now and get CAD $100.00 off the retreat price. Discount valid until Aug 14, 2020.
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; […]