Mahakala Retreat
Summary: In his six-armed form, Mahakala is considered to be an emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. It is believed he manifested in this form to provide a more direct protection to practitioners, combining the aspects of compassion with the power to overcome obstacles.
Dates: Friday Sept 4 – Monday Sept 7, 2026 (4 days)
Price: $425
Led By: Lama Tenzin Sherpa
Prerequisite: None. Practice of calm abiding meditation or Vipassana meditation is helpful.
Travel Advisory: It is important to pre-book both directions for your ferry if you are driving from Vancouver, or arrive to the ferry early in Crofton/Victoria as holiday weekends and summer demand of the ferries is unpredictable.
Notes: Retreats include meals, room, teachings, and pick up and drop off from Fulford Harbour included if needed. Deposit or full payment required upon registration.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/XtXeLGcJsxgpAYMY7
General Schedule (subject to change):
FRIDAY PM
6:00PM-7:00PM Dinner
7:15PM–8:30PM Orientation & Introduction
SATURDAY, SUNDAY
6:00AM Wake Up Gong
6:25AM Practice Gong
6:30AM-7:45AM Shamatha & Instruction
8:00AM-9:00AM Breakfast
9:00AM-10:15AM Instruction/Meditation
10:15AM-10:30AM Tea Break
10:30AM–12:15PM Instruction/Meditation
12:25PM Meal Gong
12:30PM-1:55PM Lunch & Rest
1:55PM Practice Gong
2:00PM-3:15PM Instruction/Meditation
3:15PM-3:30PM Tea Break
3:30PM–5:00PM Instruction/Meditation
5:10PM Meal Gong
5:15PM–6:10PM Dinner
6:10PM Practice Gong
6:15PM-8:00PM Instruction/Meditation
MONDAY AM
6:00AM Wake Up Gong
6:25AM Practice Gong
6:30AM-7:30AM Instruction/Meditation
8:00AM-9:00AM Breakfast
