Advanced Program

Vajra Politics: Nature of Mind Meets the Dark Age

with Julia Sagebien

Open Dates
A Special Offering for the Monday Night Tantrikas Group and Selected Friends

In-House Retreats

Flexible Dates
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Dorje Denma Ling offers space for individual and small group retreats during the program season, as accommodations allow. In 2025, the season runs from May 1 to December 15.

Mahamudra Retreat 2025: Discovering the Nature of Mind

with Nancy Huszagh, Andy Karr and Scott Wellenbach

September 12 - October 3, 2025
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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 Sun of Wisdom: Pith Instructions of Chögyam Trungpa

with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche

October 10 - 13, 2025
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Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, a dharma brother of the Vidyadhara, will be teaching from The Sun of Wisdom, a newly translated autobiography of the Vidyadhara, based on Khenpo Gangshar's transmissions to him. The retreat concludes with a Thanksgiving celebration dinner with Rinpoche.

The Kalapa Conference: Terma, Transmissions and Command

October 17 - 26, 2025
Join this Immersive Retreat of Kalapa Warriors Dedicated to: Revisiting the Kingdom of Shambhala teachings of the Dorje Dradul, Practicing together as a sangha of subjects, and Contemplating how these teachings can guide us in preserving human dignity during times of global strife.

[ONLINE] The Kalapa Conference: Terma, Transmissions and Command

October 17 - 26, 2025
Join this Immersive Retreat of Kalapa Warriors Dedicated to: Revisiting the Kingdom of Shambhala teachings of the Dorje Dradul, Practicing together as a sangha of subjects, and Contemplating how these teachings can guide us in preserving human dignity during times of global strife.

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

with Donna MacKenzie

October 31 - November 2, 2025
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Register now and get CAD $50.00 off the program price. Offer valid until Sep 15, 2025.

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…]

The Wisdom Weapon of Compassion: A Vajrakilaya Retreat

with Loppon Lodro Dorje and Karen Porterfield

November 6 - 23, 2025
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Book now and get $100 off program fees. Early Bird Discount valid until Aug 7, 2025.
The wrathful deity Vajrakilaya embodies the enlightened activity of all the buddhas, and his practice is known for being the most powerful for removing obstacles, destroying the forces opposing compassion and purifying the spiritual pollution so prevalent in this age.

Diamond Sky Dancer - Vajrayogini Retreat

with Rhea Colmar and Mark Nowakowski

November 7 - 15, 2025
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Register now and get CAD $100.00 off the program price. Offer valid until Oct 7, 2025.

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.