Molly DeShong

Molly DeShong is a longtime dharma student and teacher based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She thanks Chögyam Trungpa’s lineage, Tsokyni Rinpoche, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, and others for her voracious appetite for three-yana view and practice. In her counselling/consulting work, Molly offers mindfulness and contemplative methods to individuals and groups, drawing from Non-Violent Communication and Transformative Mediation. At heart she’s an alto who loves to harmonize and arrange tunes with friends.

Upcoming Programs by Molly DeShong

[Online] The Tibetan Buddhist Path: Glimpses of Awakening

Also with Daniel Nguyen, Emilia Volz, Jean Marie Robbins, Mark Nowakowski, Pamela Bothwell and Rhea Colmar

Open Dates

The Tibetan Buddhist Path Glimpses of Awakening Year 1: September 2025 to May 2026

• Module 4 began live on March 5

• Live Online Recordings for each module are available after the live class. Join anytime

Take your seat on the path of wakefulness.

[Online] The Tibetan Buddhist Path: Wisdom and Compassion

Also with Al San Valentin, Andy Karr, Daniel Nguyen, Lynn Friedman, Rhea Colmar, Tavita Martinez and Jean Marie Robbins

September 3, 2026 - April 8, 2027

Explore the Mahayana path through four progressive modules: bodhicitta, paramita, lojong, and emptiness. Join the full training or any module, with live sessions and recordings available.

[Online] Module 3: Lojong

Also with Al San Valentin and Lynn Friedman

January 7 - February 18, 2027

Module 3 • Mind Training Lojong This module introduces mind training, or lojong, as a set of practical guidelines for cultivating the wisdom and skillful means of the bodhisattva path. The slogans serve as pithy reminders that bring meditation off the cushion and into everyday life. Students explore the four reminders, as well as ultimate […]