Dharma Fellowship Events

White Tara Empowerment

2010-02-19T20:31:21.000Z

When: Fri Jul 30, 2010 to Tue Aug 3, 2010

Where: The Hermitage, Denman Island, BC, Canada
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The 37 Practices of the Bodhisattvas. These teachings are given within the context of finding a path for oneself, with the aim of awakening in the present lifetime. FMI: http://bit.ly/9hFlJ8

Mahamudra Retreat

2010-02-19T20:32:04.000Z

When: Fri Aug 6, 2010 to Tue Aug 17, 2010

Where: The Hermitage, Denman Island, BC, Canada
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: This is a strictly silent meditation retreat with daily instruction each morning and private interviews with the Lama, carried out in a traditional manner based on the meditation lineage of Namgyal Rinpoche. FMI: http://bit.ly/9hFlJ8

Anapanasati Meditation Retreat

2010-02-19T20:29:39.000Z

When: Fri Jul 9, 2010 to Sun Jul 18, 2010

Where: The Hermitage, Denman Island, BC, Canada
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Mindfulness of Respiration is the core method of meditation originally taught by the Buddha and is said to be the direct way by which the Buddha attained awakening. FMI: http://bit.ly/9hFlJ8

Tibetan Book of the Dead

2010-02-19T20:27:51.000Z

When: Fri Jun 25, 2010 to Tue Jun 29, 2010

Where: The Hermitage, Denman Island, BC, Canada
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: This teaching retreat will include the empowerments of Guru Rinpoche and Amitabha Buddha, with an outline of associated practices that enhance one’s awakening. FMI: http://bit.ly/9hFlJ8

Summer Solstice Retreat

2010-02-19T20:27:13.000Z

When: Fri Jun 18, 2010 to Tue Jun 22, 2010

Where: The Hermitage, Denman Island, BC, Canada
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Focusing the mind. Developing concentration. Entering into the Deep State of Being. FMI: http://bit.ly/9hFlJ8

Profound Calm-abiding in the Midst of Nature

2010-02-19T20:28:47.000Z

When: Fri Jul 2, 2010 to Tue Jul 6, 2010

Where: The Hermitage, Denman Island, BC, Canada
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Guided practice of Shamatha Meditation. Learn to focus the mind, develop inner calm, and discover one’s own inner peace. FMI: http://bit.ly/9hFlJ8

Kundalini Meditation Retreat

2010-02-19T20:26:22.000Z

When: Fri Jun 11, 2010 to Tue Jun 15, 2010

Where: The Hermitage, Denman Island, BC, Canada
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Kundalini Yoga and Meditation as taught by Yogi Bhajan in the sublime Sikh Tradition. FMI: http://bit.ly/9hFlJ8

Green Tara Empowerment and Teachings

2010-02-19T20:25:29.000Z

When: Sat Jun 5, 2010 to Sun Jun 6, 2010

Where: The Hermitage, Denman Island, BC, Canada
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Led by the Venerable Jetsun Kushok. FMI: http://bit.ly/9hFlJ8

Dzogchen Foundations and the sublime Path of Cutting the Ego

2010-02-19T20:30:26.000Z

When: Wed Jul 21, 2010 to Tue Jul 27, 2010

Where: The Hermitage, Denman Island, BC, Canada
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: This consists of detailed instruction on the fourfold practice of the ‘foundations’ (ngondro) that prepare one for advanced Dzogchen Meditation, conducted along with a beginner level seven day ‘Chöd’ (cutting the ego) retreat, using chant, drum and bell. FMI: http://bit.ly/9hFlJ8

Chenrezi Avalokitesvara Empowerment

2010-02-19T20:32:51.000Z

When: Fri Aug 20, 2010 to Mon Aug 30, 2010

Where: The Hermitage, Denman Island, BC, Canada
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: This retreat will especially focus on the profound teachings of the longer Diamond Sutra, which gives one the insight to awaken to the deeper reality of one’s own nature. FMI: http://bit.ly/9hFlJ8

Beginner’s Introduction to Shamatha

2010-02-19T20:24:16.000Z

When: Fri May 28, 2010 to Tue Jun 1, 2010

Where: The Hermitage, Denman Island, BC, Canada
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Meditation practice in the mornings, followed by afternoon instruction and practice of Hatha Yoga in the Ivengar tradition. FMI: http://bit.ly/9hFlJ8

Vajra Sattva Purification

2009-12-06T21:34:40.000Z

Recurring Event
First start: 2005-05-16 19:30:00 PDT
Duration: 5400
Where: The Hermitage, Denman Island, BC, Canada
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: A chanting and meditation practice in the Tibetan Kagyu tradition.

Teachings with Lama Lodoe Rabsal Rinpoche

2009-12-06T21:36:47.000Z

Recurring Event
First start: 2009-11-01 14:00:00 PST
Duration: 7200
Where: The Hermitage, Denman Island, BC, Canada
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Bimonthly teachings this Fall and Winter on Denman Island with Lama Lodoe Rabsal Rinpoche. FMI: http://bit.ly/1E8fLh

Shamatha Meditation

2009-12-06T21:33:10.000Z

Recurring Event
First start: 2005-05-18 19:30:00 PDT
Duration: 5400
Where: The Hermitage, Denman Island, BC, Canada
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: A practice in the Tibetan tradition.