Diamond Sky Dancer -- Vajrayogini Retreat
with Mark Nowakowski
October 29 - November 8, 2026
Dear Vajrayogini,
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 will also listen to and discuss some of the Vidyadhara Chogyam Trungpa’s recorded Vajrayogini teachings.
We welcome both fresh and seasoned yoginis. The teachings will adjust to whoever is attending.
Lungs for some of the termas of the Vidyadhara from Tibet will be offered, especially The Krodhikali Sadhana (Black Wrathful Vajrayogini).
Aimless wandering in nature and spontaneous dancing in space will also arise!
Thangka by Tara di Gesu: https://taradigesu.com/
Practice Materials
Vajrayogini Sadhana, Vajrayogini Manual, Daily Chant Book and any other related VY practices and texts.
Who May Attend
This is a vajrayana program restricted to sadhakas who have received the Vajrayogini abhisheka and have the Vajrayogini Sadhana by Tongwa Tonden, Karmapa VI.
If you are still completing your Ngöndro you need to have completed the refuge, prostrations, and Vajrasattva mantra, and have begun the mandala and/or guru yoga.
If you have questions about if you can attend, please contact Mark Nowakowski at mnowakowski108@gmail.com
Schedule Overview
| October 29 | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Dinner & Orientation Session |
| October 30 – November 5 | 7:00 am – 9:00 pm | Practice & teachings, includes breaks for meals and rest time. |
| November 7 (Feast Day) | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm | A more detailed schedule to follow. |
| November 8 (Final Day) | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Final practice and teaching – closing session |
Cost
$1150 – 2450 depending on lodging choice.
Pay in full or place a 30% deposit to hold your spot.
Partial attendance allowed starting on the first day of the retreat. Contact
Guest Services to adjust your dates at info@dorjedenmaling.org
Generosity Policy
We want everyone to be able to attend retreats at Dorje Denma Ling.
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About the Leader
Mark Nowakowski
Mark Nowakowski met the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in 1972 and has been his student ever since. He also studies and translates with many other Kagyü and Nyingma Buddhist masters. Mark is particularly inspired by the works of Chögyam Trungpa and his teacher Khenpo Gangshar. He recently coordinated the translation and publication of Songs of Realization […]
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