New Year Solo Retreat Opportunity
Join us for a guided personal practice retreat, supported by core teachers Terry Hagan and Mala Sikka.
Renew, revitalize, and rejoice in the peaceful surroundings of the Dharma Centre property.
Retreat Overview
During this season of reflection and renewal, reconnect with your aspirations and New Year's intentions for growth and unfoldment. Engage in your own choice of practice, with opportunities for:
1. Individual Instruction: Personalized guidance from our experienced teachers.
2. Group Meditation Sessions: Meditate with like-minded individuals.
3. Amerta Movement and Body Work Sessions: (optional) Cultivate awareness and ease in movement
4. Exploration and Relaxation: (optional) Experience the Dharma Centre's winter wonderland trails via skis, snowshoes, or walking (bring your own).
Flexibility and Options
Choose to attend for all or part of the retreat dates, or extend your stay for a solo retreat. Please connect with Mala and Terry ahead of time to clarify your practice intentions.
For enquiries about retreat contact Vanessa, our course coordinator, at vanessm7(AT)gmail.com while Mala and Terry are in retreat till 20th Dec.
Please note that this retreat is designed for those with an existing meditation practice or seeking to refresh their practice.
Mala Sikka and Terry Hagan have committed most of their lives to Dharma and have been practicing meditation for over 40 years. Together they completed an intensive three year retreat in India under the guidance of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche.
Both Terry and Mala enjoyed their roles as resident teachers of the Dharma Centre of Canada for over a decade, while also being spiritual advisors to the board. They have shared their work here for over twenty years . Terry also served a three year term as a spiritual director for the Dharma Centre. At present, they serve as the resident teachers of the Namgyal Dharma House and continue to support the Dharma Centre as Core Teachers.
Important Details
When: Dec 28, 2024 - Jan 2, 2025.
Please plan to arrive between 3-5pm on the first day. The retreat will begin with a property orientation at 5:30pm followed by a light supper and the first evening class and will finish at 5pm on the last day.
Rates: $385- non-members $350- members
(To find out how to become a member please visit our membership page)
Rates include: Single accommodation NOT including meals. They do not include instructor fees. Mala and Terry are sharing their experience within the traditional Buddhist understanding of Dana. To understand more about Dana, please read the following:
What is Dana? Teachers give the teachings of awakening (Dharma) freely so that anyone, no matter their financial means can attend classes. Each time one receives teachings, it is an opportunity to consciously practice generosity. Giving money and other means of support expresses gratitude and support to the teacher and helps to ensure that these teachings continue. Each person receiving Dharma teachings determines the kind and amount of Dāna according to one’s heart and one’s financial means. When deciding how much to offer, one should think about what these teachings mean to you and try to give accordingly. It is recommended that students make an offering of dāna at the beginning of a class or retreat to establish the intention to make the most of this opportunity for one’s own progression and for the benefit of all others.
Deposit: A 50% deposit is required to hold your space upon registration.
Cancellation policy:
All cancellation are subject to a fee of $100. These funds will support other low income practitioner (Practitioner Support Fund).
Loss of 50% of deposit if cancel within 14 days ( = 25% of the retreat cost) – Funds to go into the Renewal Project (Buildings Renewal Fund)