Advanced Program
In-House Retreats
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.
Vajrayogini Magnetizing Fire Offering
with Dorothée Rosen and Patty Livingston
A special fire offering practice for magnetizing all good things to Dorje Denma Ling and all beings everywhere.
Qigong 3 - The Gourd and Cauldron: Chinese Medicine and Qigong
with Donna MacKenzie
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…]
Mahamudra and Trekchö Retreat
with Richard John
This 9-day retreat is for vajrayana practitioners who know there is no time to waste, and that recognizing the nature of mind is of the utmost importance. This retreat we will practice both the investigations and pointing out of essence mahamudra, and profound pith instructions from masters of trekchö, its dzogchen equivalent. […]
Mahamudra Retreat 2025: Discovering the Nature of Mind
with Nancy Huszagh, Andy Karr and Scott Wellenbach
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[…]
Diamond Sky Dancer - Vajrayogini Retreat
with Rhea Colmar and Mark Nowakowski
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.
The Kalapa Conference: Terma, Transmissions and Command
An 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. Retreat Overview In-person: Morning practices (Werma, Stroke, and Lungta), afternoon presentations, and […]
Qigong 3 - The Gourd and Cauldron: Chinese Medicine and Qigong
with Donna MacKenzie
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…]