As part of an international community, Dorje Denma Ling’s mission is cradled within Shambhala Vision. This vision is rooted in the principle that our fundamental nature as human beings is awake and basically good, and that this nature can be developed in daily life so that it radiates out to family, friends, community and society.
DORJE DENMA LING MISSION STATEMENT
Dorje Denma Ling is a Buddhist retreat centre that provides an environment for individuals and groups to practice meditation and contemplative disciplines to discover their inherent wisdom. People who come to Dorje Denma Ling aspire to live and work in a society that is based on compassion, sustainability, and kindness toward the earth and all sentient beings.
Dorje Denma Ling sits high on a hill overlooking the Northumberland Strait, surrounded by forest and a big sky above. There are 4 meditation halls of various sizes, a simple but comfortable lodge for guests who prefer to be indoors; cabins and tents for those who prefer to camp. The main building houses the Dragon shrine room, a commercial kitchen and dining room. Lovely stained glass art and exquisite Tibetan tankas create an atmosphere of sacredness in this otherwise simple retreat centre.
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Although the kitchen does accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free needs, it does not operate like a restaurant. Some meat may be served, but meals are largely plant-based.
The Halifax International airport is the just over an hour from Dorje Denma Ling. Information on taxis, shuttles and how to get here by car can be found on our website at this location: https://dorjedenmaling.org/participant-info/getting-here/.
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Winter haiku John McQuade
A lovely series of sharing haiku, with interesting insights re contemplative writing from John, through the dark of Winter. The retreat was also very well run and prepared by Dan. Both are a credit to Dorje Denma Ling. It was much appreciated, thank-you.
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(Online) Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart
It was a great opportunity to complete Level IV online. The zoom format worked perfectly and although we were not physically together, it still gave us a sense of being in community. I highly recommend it.
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Deep Resonance - Haiku
I very much enjoyed the class with John McQuade. I felt supported in exploring my own attempts at Haiku and appreciated the depth of knowledge expressed in each class. I found the process of writing Haiku to be deeply supportive in being with this uncertain time.
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Dorje Denma Ling, 2280 Balmoral Rd, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia B0K 1V0, Canada
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