Public Program

(Online) New Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra Practice

Open Dates
Online
You are invited to join the Dorje Denma Ling staff online for the New Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra each month from May to November.

[Online]: Citadel of Awareness by Anam Thubten - Video Review and Book Study

with Blaire Martin and Mark Nowakowski

March 3 - 31, 2025
This is Offered Online or In-Person Please see In-Person Link in Description
Pre-Study for Anam Thubten Rinpoche’s Retreat Deepen your understanding of Jigme Lingpa’s Aspiration of the Ground, Path, and Fruition and prepare for Anam Thubten Rinpoche’s upcoming retreat (July 22-27) at Dorje Denma Ling. Through group study, discussion, and contemplation, we will explore selections from Rinpoche’s teachings and his book Citadel of Awareness. This is an opportunity to engage with Dzogchen’s profound wisdom in a supportive environment and build a strong foundation for Rinpoche’s guidance on The Sharp Vajra of Awareness Tantra at the retreat. Open to all interested in deepening their practice and study of these essential teachings.

Spring Renewal Retreat: Exploring Eco-Embodiment as a Path to Belonging & Resilience

with Josée-Ann Cloutier

May 9 - 11, 2025
Dorje Denma Ling
Register now and get CAD $50.00 off the program price. Offer valid until Mar 21, 2025.

When we attune to nature’s rhythms, renewal unfolds. Through movement, stillness, and deep listening, we cultivate resilience, connection, and balance.…]

Walking the Path of Recovery: Buddhism & the 12 Steps

with Margaret Jones Callahan and Brian Callahan

May 13 - 18, 2025
Dorje Denma Ling
One's Dharma path and recovery path complement each other and work together to support and deepen sobriety. Buddhism and the 12 Steps each offer a template or method for personal, spiritual journey. Previous experience with meditation is not necessary, nor is experience with the 12 Step recovery method. Mindfulness practices and contemplations will be supported with meditation instruction, discussion, mindfulness-based journaling and art, contemplation.

Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind: Qigong Levels 1 and 2

with Donna MacKenzie

May 23 - 25, 2025
Dorje Denma Ling
Register now and get CAD $50.00 off the program price. Offer valid until Apr 4, 2025.

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.…]

Unconditional Beauty – When Heart, Mind, and Eye Meet

with Tejumo Ogouma

June 13 - 15, 2025
Dorje Denma Ling
Register now and get CAD $150.00 off the tuition price. Discount valid until Mar 10, 2025.

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

June 20 - 26, 2025
Dorje Denma Ling
Book now and get CAD $100.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Feb 27, 2025.

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..

The Five Wisdoms: Navigating the Energies of Your Life

with Irini Rockwell

June 27 - 30, 2025
Dorje Denma Ling

We all have our own style and our own particular nature. We can’t avoid it. The enlightened expression of yourself is in accord with your inherent nature.  — Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche Join us to Explore the Yogic Practice of the Five Wisdom Energies The Five Wisdom Energies—also known as the Five Buddha Families—shape how we […]

[Hybrid] A Spiritual Approach to Healing Retreat

with Alain Beauregard

July 11 - 16, 2025
Dorje Denma Ling
Book now for the retreat and get $100 off. Early Bird Discount valid until May 24, 2025.

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.

[Online]: A Spiritual Approach to Healing

with Alain Beauregard

July 11 - 16, 2025
Dorje Denma Ling
Book now for the retreat and get $50 off. Early Bird Discount valid until May 24, 2025.

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.

Radical Awakening: A Residential Retreat on the Sharp Vajra of Awareness Tantra

with Anam Thubten Rinpoche

July 22 - 27, 2025
Dorje Denma Ling
Join Anam Thubten Rinpoche for an immersive 5-day retreat inspired by his book, The Voice of the Primordial Buddha. Step away from daily distractions to engage in meditation, reflection, and teachings that nurture inner stillness and clarity. Open to all levels of experience, this retreat offers a supportive space for spiritual growth and self-discovery.

Embodied Listening®

with Hope Martin

September 5 - 7, 2025
Dorje Denma Ling
Embodied Listening® offers a way to move through blockages, challenges and uncertainty by tuning into your most reliable source for guidance — the wisdom of your body.

The Three Pillars of Self-Care: An Enhanced Qigong Retreat (Level 1-2) with Taoist Meditation & Lifestyle Practices

with Donna MacKenzie

October 26 - 31, 2025
Dorje Denma Ling
Register now and get CAD $50.00 off the program price. Offer valid until Sep 7, 2025.

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.…]