Diamond Sky Dancer - a Vajrayogini Retreat

with Mark Nowakowski

October 29 - November 8, 2026

Date and Time Details:
Oct 29 Arrival 3 - 5 pm
Dinner & Orientation 6:30 pm
Nov 8 Departure after lunch
Partial attendance allowed

Location: Dorje Denma Ling

Cost:
$1,150 - 2,450
Depending on lodging choice.
Pay in full or place a 30% deposit.

  • Gyatso Lodge: Double Occupancy – CAD $1,550.00
  • Gyatso Lodge: Private Single, or Couple's Room – CAD $2,450.00
  • Drala Cabin: Double Occupancy – CAD $1,550.00
  • Wood Cabin: Retreat. Double Occupancy – CAD $1,550.00
  • RV, Camper, Car/Van Camping - no hookup – CAD $1,150.00
  • Shrine Room Floor: Garuda & Dragon – CAD $1,200.00
  • Offsite Lodging – CAD $1,150.00
Information & Registration
Information & Registration

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/

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

October 29
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Dinner & Orientation Session
October 30 – November 6
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

Practice Materials

Please bring your Vajrayogini Sadhana, Vajrayogini Manual, Daily Chant Book and any other related VY practices and texts.

Cost

$1150 – 2450 depending on lodging choice.

Pay in full or place a 30% deposit to hold your spot.

Partial attendance is allowed. To register for part of the retreat, first complete the registration form. In the Payment section, select e-transfer/check. Then contact Guest Services at info@dorjedenmaling.org  to request an adjustment to your dates and your invoice.

Generosity Policy

Don’t let financial concerns prevent you from attending this retreat. Learn more about our Generosity Policy, financial aid and scholarships options.

Read About Our Generosity Policy

30 & under and monastic discounts are available during registration.

 

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 […]

Learn more about Mark Nowakowski

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