On-Land Programs & Events
Vajrayogini Magnetizing Fire Offering
with Mark Nowakowski
A special fire offering practice for magnetizing all good things to Dorje Denma Ling and all beings everywhere.
Walking the Path of Recovery: Buddhism & the 12 Steps
with Margaret Jones Callahan and Brian Callahan
Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind: Qigong Levels 1 and 2
with Donna MacKenzie
When body is relaxed and peaceful, energy will flow. When mind is still, it will embrace qi and strengthen the body. In the Chinese arts of health and longevity, qigong simultaneously cultivates a peaceful body and a peaceful mind.…]
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. […]
Unconditional Beauty – When Heart, Mind, and Eye Meet
with Tejumo Ogouma
Ikebana - the Japanese art of flower arranging - can convey emotions, tell a story, or spark a sense of wonder. Join Tejumo Ogouma to discover and delve into the magic of Ikebana and what makes it a compelling art form. In the beautiful natural surroundings of Dorje Denma Ling, we will explore the intersection of meditation practice and creativity. […]
Unconditional Beauty – When Heart, Mind, and Eye Meet
with Tejumo Ogouma
Ikebana - the Japanese art of flower arranging - can convey emotions, tell a story, or spark a sense of wonder. Join Tejumo Ogouma to discover and delve into the magic of Ikebana and what makes it a compelling art form. In the beautiful natural surroundings of Dorje Denma Ling, we will explore the intersection of meditation practice and creativity. […]
The Shape of Awake®: Meditation and the Alexander Technique
with Hope Martin
Discover how to be fully present and at ease in your body. This will transform your practice and your life! This experiential retreat offers a safe, supportive and caring environment to learn about and befriend yourself, and to deepen your meditation practice. Learning to be more embodied, to let go of excessive tension and allow your nervous system to settle, provides a powerful foundation for navigating the challenges of this time of uncertainty and change..
[Hybrid] A Spiritual Approach to Healing Retreat
with Alain Beauregard
According to some spiritual traditions, serious illnesses like cancer can be a wakeup call. When we look at some of the deeper aspects of our being – such as spirituality, and decide to radically change the way we have been living so far, it may be possible to heal our entire being.
A Month of Meditation: Shamatha-Vipashyana Dathün
with June Crow
Retreat is a potent way to deepen in the practice of meditation. In this month-long group retreat (dathün), students will develop a deep familiarity with Shamatha-Vipashyana meditation, which can help us to make friends with ourselves and our circumstances, and re-discover our fundamental awake nature. […]
Embodied Listening®
with Hope Martin
The Three Pillars of Self-Care: An Enhanced Qigong Retreat (Level 1-2) with Taoist Meditation & Lifestyle Practices
with Donna MacKenzie
When body is relaxed and peaceful, energy will flow. When mind is still, it will embrace qi and strengthen the body. In the Chinese arts of health and longevity, qigong simultaneously cultivates a peaceful body and a peaceful mind.…]
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…]