Unconditional Beauty – When Heart, Mind, and Eye Meet

with Tejumo Ogouma

June 13 - 15, 2025

Date and Time Details: Arrive between 3 and 6 pm on Friday, June 13. Dinner is at 6:30 and orientation at 7:30 pm. Departure is Sunday afternoon, June 15.

Location: Dorje Denma Ling

Address: 2280 Balmoral Rd, The Falls, NS B0K 1V0, Canada

Contact: Alex Gillespie
programs@dorjedenmaling.com

FINANCE CONTACT: Suzy Ulrich finance@dorjedenmaling.com

  • Drala Cabin: Single Occupancy (150/night) – CAD $560.00
  • Drala Cabin: Double Occupancy (60/night) – CAD $380.00
  • Gyatso Lodge: Single Occupancy (130/night) – CAD $520.00
  • Gyatso Lodge: Double Occupancy (60/night) – CAD $380.00
  • Lodge: Couple's Room – CAD $560.00
  • Large White Tent: Single Occupancy – CAD $440.00
  • Large White Tent: Double Occupancy – CAD $350.00
  • Wood Cabin: Single Occupancy – CAD $440.00
  • Wood Cabin: Double Occupancy – CAD $350.00
  • Lodge Retreat A Suite – CAD $390.00
  • Lodge Retreat B Suite – CAD $390.00
  • DDL Staff Housing: Tiger Field Cabins – CAD $260.00
  • DDL Staff Housing: Main Building – CAD $260.00
  • White Hut: Single Occupancy – CAD $400.00
  • White Hut: Double Occupancy – CAD $330.00
  • Bring Your Own Tent: Platform Provided – CAD $330.00
  • DDL Tent: Single Occupancy – CAD $340.00
  • DDL Tent: Couple's Occupancy – CAD $340.00
  • Shrine Room Floor: Garuda (25/night) – CAD $310.00
  • Shrine Room Floor (Dragon Room) – CAD $310.00
  • Wood Cabin Triple Occupancy – CAD $340.00
  • Wood Cabin Retreat: Buddha Field* – CAD $360.00
  • Lodge: Single Occupancy Room (110/night)* – CAD $520.00
  • * Lodge Bundle Price: Double Occupancy – CAD $350.00
  • * Lodge Bundle Price: Triple Occupancy – CAD $330.00
  • * Drala Cabin Bundle Price: Single Occupancy* – CAD $410.00
  • Drala Cabin Retreat * – CAD $380.00
  • Drala Cabin: Single Occupancy (150/night)* – CAD $560.00
  • * Drala Cabin Bundle Price: Double Occupancy – CAD $340.00
  • Drala Cabin: Single Occupancy* – CAD $560.00
  • Vajrakilaya Lodge Single Occupancy – CAD $373.53
  • * Lodge Bundle Price: Single Occupancy – CAD $430.00
  • Lodge: Double Occupancy (not in use) – CAD $350.00
  • Vajrakilaya Drala Cabin Single Occupancy – CAD $373.53
  • Vajrakilaya Drala Cabin Double Occupancy – CAD $350.00
  • Tigerfield Cabin* – CAD $260.00
  • (Not Offered) Lodge: Triple Occupancy Dorm with Bunk Bed – CAD $350.00
  • (Needs Review) In-House Retreat Pricing: Double Occupancy Wood Cabin or White Tent – CAD $330.00
  • (Needs Review) In-House Retreat Pricing: Single Occupancy Wood Cabin or White Tent – CAD $390.00
  • (Needs Review) In-House Retreat Pricing: Single Occupancy Lodge or Drala Cabin – CAD $430.00
  • DDL Staff Housing: Hemp House – CAD $260.00
  • (Needs Review) In-House Retreat Pricing: Double Occupancy Lodge or Drala Cabin – CAD $370.00
  • (Not in Use) Off Site Housing at the Tatamagouche Centre – CAD $370.00
  • Stay for $30 on Our 30th Anniversary – CAD $320.00
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An introductory weekend on Ikebana

The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

Overview

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. Artists and non-artists are invited. The workshop will include presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on practice.

Who Should Attend

No previous experience is required. Further details to come soon.

Please reserve your spot in advance as place is limited.

What to Bring

Flowers will be provided. Participants should bring these materials:
  • clippers,
  • a towel,
  • a shallow container, and a receptacle/small bucket
  • optional: any organic and non-organic materials such as mesh, wire, driftwood, wrapping paper and construction paper, etc.
Note: there is no need to buy new materials.

Costs

All prices are in $CAD. Please consider paying by e-transfer, cheque, or cash. Saving transaction fees helps us keep the Centre going.

Meals: $60 ($30/day)

Centre, Tuition & Materials Fee: $200 total

Lodging: Extra. Varies by type. Visit the Registration Form or this page for a list of options and pricing.

Generosity Policy

Dorje Denma Ling wants teachings to be available to all who seek them, and to people of every financial or social condition. We offer payment plans, sliding scale, and scholarships, supported by donations. We have scholarships available for those with financial need and others specifically to support newer meditators, BIPOC practitioners, and those under 40. Learn more

If you need assistance, please fill out and return the Financial Aid Form or contact our Finance Manager, Suzy Ulrich.

If you don’t need assistance, but would prefer to spread your payments out over a number of months to ease cashflow issues, please contact Suzy Ulrich and she can set that up for you.

Covid Considerations 

Please read the full details of our Covid policy here.

Registration and Cancellation Policies

Please take note that our registration and cancellation policies have been updated. You can read our registration and cancellation policies here.

Useful Links

What to Bring & Expect at DDL
How to Get Here

About the Leader

Tejumo Ogouma

Tejumo Ogouma is a long-time Shambhala Buddhist practitioner who has devoted many years to the study and application of the creative arts in our everyday lives. He is a practicing artist trained in Ikebana in the Sogetsu tradition, Miksang (contemplative photography), and Haiku.

Learn more about Tejumo Ogouma

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