Rather than providing mere wellness getaways our aim is to promote true spiritual growth, and the development of compassion and insight, as is taught in the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition.
Retreats available under the guidance or our teacher Lama Choga
- New retreats for 2026
- Group silent retreats in BC.
- Private retreats
- 14 day Karma Yoga retreats.
Silent meditation retreats in BC, Canada
What to expect from a silent retreat?
Rising early in the morning to the sound of the session gong, we dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly to practice throughout the day. We meditate 6 to 8 hrs. per day and listen to teachings explaining the meaning of the Path. We remain mindful throughout the day whether walking, eating, sitting, standing, or just relaxing.
Personal one-to one guidance is available from Lama Choga, and there is an optional daily yoga class to keep the body limber and the mind clear.
Everyone is expected to contribute to the smooth running of the retreat by volunteering to do small jobs like helping prepare the food or cleaning up.
Why do we facilitate these silent retreats?
Upcoming retreats:
One Week Silent Retreat at the Drolung Discovery Hermitage BC
Following on from a successful first year of silent retreats in 2025 we are happy to announce that we will be hosting the first retreat on our own property in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia from May 31st to June 7th, 2026.
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.
Who will the teacher be?
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.
Private Retreats
Private retreats can be arranged at The Drolung Hermitage. Please contact Lama email us to arrange a chat with Lama Choga.
N.B. Anyone wishing to arrange a longer term retreat (3-6 months) needs to have sucessfully completed a silent retreat with the Insight Sangha, likewise to be eligible for a long retreat of one year or more you must have completed a 3-6 month retreat.
Karma Yoga (work retreat) in September 2026
The retreat will run from Monday the 14th of September until the 28th at The Drolung Discovery Hermitage British Columbia. All accommodation and food will be provided.
You are welcome to come at any time during this two week period, and stay for as many days as you like. If you intend to stay overnight it is essential that you confirm the dates in advance. We want to make sure everyone has a place to stay and that there is enough food for everyone.
Look forward to meeting everyone and coming together to build the community and the hermitage.
Lama Choga and the team at the Insight Sangha.