Featured Events

[Online] The Tibetan Buddhist Path: Wisdom and Compassion

with Al San Valentin, Andy Karr, Daniel Nguyen, Jean Marie Robbins, Lynn Friedman, Molly DeShong, Rhea Colmar and Tavita Martinez

September 3, 2026 - April 8, 2027
Full program or Individual Modules.
Explore the Mahayana path through four progressive modules: bodhicitta, paramita, lojong, and emptiness. Join the full training or any module, with live sessions and recordings available.

[Online] Contemplative Arts: The Magnificent Display of Awake Mind

September 20, 2026 - October 24, 2027
DDL Online
The Kalapa Study Group invites you to a year of free online lectures featuring professional artists who have dedicated themselves to the pursuit of mastery in the contemplative arts, placing them at the core of both their artistic practice and their spiritual journey. We will survey Japanese disciplines such as Ikebana (flowers), Kyudo (archery), Bugaku (dance), calligraphy, as well as contemporary western arts such as theatre, dance, music, poetry, film, design and photography.

The Three Pillars of Self-Care: Extended Qigong Levels 1 & 2 with Taoist Meditation & Lifestyle Practices

with Donna MacKenzie

October 15 - 20, 2026

Dorje Denma Ling
2280 Balmoral Road
The Falls, NS, Canada
From the Taoist view, qigong, meditation, and lifestyle are the Three Pillars of Self-Care. Whether you wish to begin your journey toward better physical health and mental well-being, revisit the teachings of Qigong Levels 1-2, or dive deeper into an enriched environment where qigong, meditation, and lifestyle teachings intertwine, this program is for you. 

[In-Person] Kalapa Conference 2026: Celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the Arrival of the Ashe

Flexible Dates

Dorje Denma Ling
2280 Balmoral Road
The Falls, NS, Canada
Or Online
October 25, 2026, marks the 50-year anniversary of the manifestation of the Ashe in Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s mind stream. To celebrate this occasion, the Kalapa Study Group is hosting a hybrid 5-day intensive practice and study retreat.

Diamond Sky Dancer -- Vajrayogini Retreat

with Mark Nowakowski

October 29 - November 8, 2026

Dorje Denma Ling
2280 Balmoral Road
The Falls, NS, Canada
Register by Sep 28, 2026 and receive CAD $90.00 off.
You are warmly invited to join us for nine days of meditation. We will be practicing and studying your sadhana in the circle of the sky, surrounded by earth, water, fire, and all the elements. Mark will lead us in the practice, and point out some things he has learned along the way. There will be one daily teaching on the view and practice with lively and provocative discussions. We welcome both fresh and seasoned yoginis. The teachings will adjust to whoever is attending.

Cultivating Closeness in Relationship

with Mary Goodman and Peter Goodman

November 13 - 15, 2026

Dorje Denma Ling
2280 Balmoral Road
The Falls, NS, Canada
Book now and get CAD $35.00 off. Offer valid until Oct 13, 2026.
We all know what it’s like to want to be close to another person. We also share the heartache and confusion of feeling disconnected from someone who is important to us. This workshop is for anyone who is interested in understanding and working with obstacles to closeness with others. Join Mary and Peter who offer a unique combination of a lifetime of Buddhist and mindfulness practice, decades of professional training and experience as counselors, and 46 years of experience as life partners.