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Upcoming retreats

One Week Silent Retreat in October 2025

Following our very successful first retreat in May 2025 Lama Choga will be leading another 7 day silent retreat from October 15th – 22nd, 2025 at KDOL Retreat Centre, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada.

 
The retreat is specifically designed for beginners who are new to meditation so they can develop some experience in dedicated practice. You can join in person or remotely over Zoom.
 
Please use the following Google form to apply for a place:
 
To find out more about the recent retreat please read these testimonials from the participants.
Who can attend the meditation retreat in BC?

Our silent meditation retreat in BC, Canada, could be suitable if:

  • you have a genuine wish to come to a deeper understanding of your mind. 
  • you are happy to contribute to the meditation retreat by offering your help in daily chores.
  • you are willing to make a commitment to stick to the rules which includes silence and switching off all your devices.

Beginners and advanced practitioners, Buddhists and non Buddhist are welcome.

The silent meditation retreat will be led by Lama Choga, a Tibetan-Buddhist monk of Canadian origin. He completed a strict 4 year Vajrayana retreat in Scotland and spent afterwards 8 years in a retreat center in Nepal. Under the guidance of his teacher he intensively studied the scriptures and meditation.

Approximate schedule:

0500- Early morning Zazen

0700- *Breakfast

0800- Morning teachings

1000- Private practice/ interviews/ or relaxation

1100- Optional Yoga class

1200- *Lunch

1300- Afternoon meditation

1600- Afternoon teaching

1800- *Tea break

1900- Evening Meditation

N.B. *All meals are vegetarian.

The meditation workshop will be hosted at Kunzang Dechen Osel Ling. KDOL is retreat centre near Vancouver B.C.. It is located off grid on top of Mt. Tuam, Salt Spring Island, rabout 2.5 hours away from Vancouver, BC. Participants will be picked up at the ferry and transferred to the meditation retreat. 

The accommodation is simple but practical, and the location is stunningly beautiful with expansive sea views. Everybody will have their own room

10 Day Silent retreat in Florida April 2026

We are happy to announce a new retreat planned for 24th April until 3rd May 2026 at The Gainsville Retreat Centre, Gainsville Florida, USA.

https://gainesvilleretreatcenter.com/

We are now accepting applications for this 10 day silent retreat. Please use the Google form posted below to secure your place.