Advanced Program

In-House Retreats

Flexible Dates
Dorje Denma Ling

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.

The Practice of Being Alone Together: A Teacher Supported Retreat June 8 - 19

with Eve Rosenthal

Flexible Dates
Dorje Denma Ling

Reconnect deeply with your path. Guided personal retreat with Eve Rosenthal, offering clarity, community support, and dedicated practice space. Runs from June 8 -19. 2 night minimum.

Mahamudra Retreat 2025: Discovering the Nature of Mind

with Nancy Huszagh, Andy Karr and Scott Wellenbach

September 12 - October 3, 2025
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[…]

The Kalapa Conference: Terma, Transmissions and Command

October 17 - 26, 2025

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 evening […]

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

with Donna MacKenzie

October 31 - November 2, 2025
Dorje Denma Ling
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…]

Diamond Sky Dancer - Vajrayogini Retreat

with Rhea Colmar and Mark Nowakowski

November 7 - 15, 2025
Dorje Denma Ling
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.