(Cancelled) Profound Simplicity: A Weekend Meditation Retreat

“Relax your mind in simplicity, released from struggle and effort, like a garuda soaring through space.”   

–Tashi Namgyal 

In these times of chaos and aggression, simplicity is needed more than ever. It is also the key to profound realization on the path of Dharma.

This weekend retreat is for all practitioners, Mahayana and Vajrayana, who wish to deepen their meditation experience. We will use a brief mahamudra text by Dakpo Tashi Namgyal, which gives six pith instructions. For tantrikas, these teachings point to the recognition of mind nature. For all practitioners, these pith instructions are a skillful guide for developing authentic meditation practice.

Most of our retreat will be meditation practice guided by pith instructions, in an atmosphere of silence. There will be brief talks with Q&A, one-bowl lunch in the shrine room, and a circle conversation. There will also be separate discussion for tantrikas.

“Simplify your lives as much as you can.”

 —  Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, in his will

Who Should Attend

This is a hybrid on-land and online retreat. 

This program is for all practitioners, Mahayana and Vajrayana, who wish to deepen their meditation experience. We recommend that you have completed Shambhala Training Level I, or have an established meditation practice.

If you have any questions about the retreat, please email the Program Manager at programs@dorjedenmaling.com.

Covid Considerations

The teacher for this retreat has requested that all participants be fully vaccinated. We therefore request that you register only if you are (or will be) fully vaccinated by the time the retreat begins. This will help us to provide a safe and comfortable teaching container for this retreat.

As stated in our Covid Policy, we strongly recommend that all visitors to the land be fully vaccinated, and we reserve the right to modify restrictions if a situation arises — such as this one, where it seems appropriate to do so. Please review all of the recommendations and conditions of our Covid Policy before visiting Dorje Denma Ling.

Weekend Schedule

May 13
Arrival Day
Dinner 6:30
Orientation & Opening Comments 7:30

May 14
8:00 am to 8:30 pm

May 17
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tea and Departure

Each day will also include breaks for meals, walking meditation and tea. A more detailed schedule will be posted when you arrive.

All times listed are Atlantic Times. Go here for a Time Converter

Costs

Tuition: $150 CAD
Meals: $40 CAD
Accommodations: Extra. Prices vary according to your choice. (For a list of options, please visit the Registration Page.)

Heart Gifts

It is customary to offer a Heart Gift (a monetary offering) to a dharma teacher. The Heart Gift is completely voluntary according to your inspiration and financial means, and there is no suggested amount. This is a significant source of income for many teachers.

There will be an opportunity to do this near the end of the program.