Dharma Retreat (Year One): Foundations, Practice & Service

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Save Up to $859 CAD Off Regular Tuition & Payment Plans!

A Deep Immersion in the Foundations of the Dharma Path

The Special Offer with other Payment Plan Options is Valid Until February 27, 2025! Save Up to $597 CAD Off Regular Tuition!

Retreat

  • Instructor: Carlos de León 
  • Residential Retreat of 6 Days and 5 Nights
  • Dates: May 25 through 30, 2026
  • Program language is English. Spanish interpretation will be provided if requested by a group of 6 or more.

About the Retreat

Step into a sacred container of intensive inner work designed to support the unfolding of consciousness, compassion, and clarity. The Dharma Facilitator Training Immersion Retreat (Year One) is a six-day residential program offering a profound opportunity to deepen your Dharma service practice, receive empowerments for the path, and cultivate essential tools for personal healing and spiritual facilitation. Through direct transmission and embodied practice, this immersive retreat awakens understanding, activates transformation, and strengthens your capacity to serve with presence and integrity.

Guided by Carlos de León, this foundational retreat establishes the developmental path of the Dharma Facilitator Certification Program. It also welcomes sincere practitioners ready to deepen their commitment to personal and collective awakening.

Retreat Highlights

  • Prayer Practice & Inner Connection: Establish a personal and devotional relationship with the Divine. Use prayer as a gateway to clarity, inspiration, and a heart-centred connection that nourishes your spiritual path.
  • Dharma Service & Emotional Regulation: Cultivate present-moment awareness while gaining practical tools to recognize, stabilize, and transform emotional states—within yourself and in those you support.
  • Meditation & Awakening the Natural Mind: Train in meditative presence to access deeper consciousness, self-awareness, and spiritual insight. Learn to hold space infused with peace, stillness, and compassion.
  • Reincarnation & Liberation: Explore the soul’s journey across lifetimes. Understand how to orient this life toward spiritual liberation and meaningful service aligned with the greater good.
  • Karma Purification: Receive techniques for clearing negative karmic imprints—restoring integrity, lightness, and joy by releasing energetic burdens that cloud your clarity.
  • Karma Rectification: Work consciously with your past to realign with a liberated, purposeful future, embracing spiritual responsibility and empowered agency.
  • Phowa & Support in the Dying Process: Learn the sacred practice of Phowa to assist others in the profound transition of death. Offer peace, presence, and liberation at life’s end—among the most sacred acts of Dharma service.
  • Guided Teachings & Practices: Led by Carlos de León in a fully residential setting designed to foster immersion, integration, and transformation.
  • Experiential Tools: Embody Dharma principles in everyday life and service to others.
  • Exploration of Key Foundations for the Dharma Facilitator Path: Holding space, guiding others, and attuning to the transpersonal field.
  • Community: Connect with fellow seekers walking the path of awakening and service.

Whether you are at the beginning of your Dharma Facilitator journey or seeking a sacred space to renew and refine your personal practice, this intensive retreat is designed to nourish your evolution.

Date, Time & Location

Program Format: Residential Retreat of 6 Days and 5 Nights

Program Dates: May 25 through 30, 2026

  • May 25, 2026: Retreat Registration opens at 2:00 p.m. for room check-in and a light lunch. The program session starts at 4:00 p.m. 
  • May 30, 2026: The closing session ends at approximately 1:00 p.m., followed by a light lunch before your return. 

Session Times: (Estimates only, due to the nature of Carlos de Leon's teaching style)

  • May 25, 2026: 4:00 to 10:00 pm 
  • May 26 to 29, 2026: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm 
  • May 30, 2026: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 

Host Location:  Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
Nestled on the shores of a pristine lake within the University of British Columbia's Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, Loon Lake is a secluded oasis of tranquillity, located just 1.5 hours from downtown Vancouver. Surrounded by forest trails and wildlife, it offers the perfect environment for deep reflection, healing, and spiritual immersion.

Tel: (604) 463-8149; Toll-Free: (866) 463-8165
Address: 14500 Silver Valley Road, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada, V4R 2R3
Website: http://www.loonlake.ubc.ca 

Language: The program will be conducted in English. Spanish interpretation will be provided upon request for groups of 6 or more participants.

Program Access & Material: To support the integration of the teachings, audio files and PDFs will remain available for your personal download for two months following the retreat's conclusion. After this period, the program materials will be removed from the website.

Prerequisites for Attendance

To attend this retreat, students must meet the following prerequisite: 

Completion of the Dharma Training (Year One): Foundations, Practice & Service (Live-Streaming or On-Demand)

This includes foundational teachings and practices that establish the context for the retreat work. The Immersion & Empowerment Retreat is designed to build upon this base of knowledge, ensuring participants are equipped to enter more advanced transpersonal processes and receive the initiations and transmissions offered during the program.  

If you have not yet completed the Year One Series and are interested in attending the retreat, don't hesitate to contact our team at info@ontogony.com for guidance on fulfilling the prerequisites.
IMPORTANT: Before registering for your choice of lodging, please email us at info@ontogony.com to confirm availability. Spaces are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Retreat Pricing

KOERNER LODGE

Enjoy 10 monthly installments at the same rate as the Special Offer Full Payment Option!

  • Special Offer Launch Payment Plan: Koerner Lodge Single Room (Ten Instalments): $2,495.59 CAD. The first payment of $249.56 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus nine equal payments on the same day of the following months.
  • Special Offer Launch Payment Plan: Koerner Lodge Double Room (Ten Instalments): $2,330.21 CAD. The first payment of $233.02 CAD is due at the time of registration, plus nine equal payments on the same day of the following months.
  • Special Offer Launch Payment Plan: Koerner Lodge Quad Room (Ten Instalments): $2,221.54 CAD. The first payment of $222.15 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus nine equal payments on the same day of the following months. 

Single Room

  • Special Offer: Koerner Lodge Single Room (Payment in Full): $2,495.59 CAD, due at the time of registration. 
  • Special Offer: Koerner Lodge Single Room (Three Instalment Payment Plan): $2,620.37 CAD. The first payment of $873.46 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus two equal payments on the same day of the following months.  
  • Special Offer: Koerner Lodge Single Room (Six Instalment Payment Plan): $2,745.15 CAD. The first payment of $457.52 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus five equal payments on the same day of the following months. 

Double Room

  • Special Offer: Koerner Lodge Double Room (Payment in Full): $2,330.21 CAD, due at the time of registration.
  • Special Offer: Koerner Lodge Double Room (Three Instalment Payment Plan): $2,446.72 CAD. The first payment of $815.57 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus two equal payments on the same day of the following months.
  • Special Offer: Koerner Lodge Double Room (Six Instalment Payment Plan): $2,563.23 CAD. The first payment of $427.21 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus five equal payments on the same day of the following months.

Quad Room

  • Special Offer: Koerner Lodge Quad Room (Payment in Full): $2,221.54 CAD, due at the time of registration. 
  • Special Offer: Koerner Lodge Quad Room (Three Instalment Payment Plan): $2,332.61 CAD. The first payment of $777.54 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus two equal payments on the same day of the following months.   
  • Special Offer: Koerner Lodge Quad Room (Six Instalment Payment Plan): $2,443.69 CAD. The first payment of $407.28 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus five equal payments on the same day of the following months.

Single Room

  • Early Bird: Koerner Lodge Single Room (Payment in Full): $2,772.88 CAD, due at the time of registration.  
  • Early Bird: Koerner Lodge Single Room (Three Instalment Payment Plan): $2,911.52 CAD. The first payment of $970.51 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus one equal payment on the same day of the following months.  (This Payment Plan is Available until April 15, 2026) 

Double Room

  • Early Bird: Koerner Lodge Double Room (Payment in Full): $2,589.13 CAD, due at the time of registration.
  • Early Bird: Koerner Lodge Double Room (Three Instalment Payment Plan): $2,718.58 CAD. The first payment of $906.19 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus one equal payment on the same day of the following months.  (This Payment Plan is Available until April 15, 2026)

Quad Room

  • Early Bird: Koerner Lodge Quad Room (Payment in Full): $2,468.38 CAD, due at the time of registration. 
  • Early Bird: Koerner Lodge Quad Room (Three Instalment Payment Plan): $2,591.79 CAD. The first payment of $863.93 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus one equal payment on the same day of the following months. (This Payment Plan is Available until April 15, 2026)

Single Room

  • Regular Tuition: Koerner Lodge Single Room (Payment in Full): $3,050.16 CAD, due at the time of registration. 

Double Room

  • Regular Tuition: Koerner Lodge Double Room (Payment in Full): $2,848.04 CAD, due at the time of registration. 

Quad Room

  • Regular Tuition: Koerner Lodge Quad Room (Payment in Full): $2,715.21 CAD, due at the time of registration. 

JOHNSON YEW & PANABODE

Enjoy 10 monthly installments at the same rate as the Special Offer Full Payment Option!

  • Special Offer Launch Payment Plan: Johnson Yew and Panabode Single Room (Ten Instalments): $2,330.21 CAD. The first payment of $233.02 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus nine equal payments on the same day of the following months.
  • Special Offer Launch Payment Plan: Johnson Yew and Panabode Double Room (Ten Instalments): $2,221.54 CAD. The first payment of $222.15 CAD is due at the time of registration, plus nine equal payments on the same day of the following months.
  • Special Offer Launch Payment Plan: Panabode Quad Room (Ten Instalments): $2,112.86 CAD. The first payment of $211.29 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus nine equal payments on the same day of the following months. 

Single Room

  • Special Offer: Johnson Yew and Panabode Single Room (Payment in Full): $2,330.21 CAD, due at the time of registration. 
  • Special Offer: Johnson Yew and Panabode Single Room (Three Instalment Payment Plan): $2,446.72 CAD. The first payment of $815.57 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus two equal payments on the same day of the following months.  
  • Special Offer: Johnson Yew and Panabode Single Room (Six Instalment Payment Plan): $2,563.23 CAD. The first payment of $427.21 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus five equal payments on the same day of the following months. 

Double Room

  • Special Offer: Johnson Yew and Panabode Double Room (Payment in Full): $2,221.54 CAD, due at the time of registration.
  • Special Offer: Johnson Yew and Panabode Double Room (Three Instalment Payment Plan): $2,332.61 CAD. The first payment of $777.54 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus two equal payments on the same day of the following months.
  • Special Offer: Johnson Yew and Panabode Double Room (Six Instalment Payment Plan): $2,443.69 CAD. The first payment of $407.28 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus five equal payments on the same day of the following months.

Quad Room

  • Special Offer: Panabode Quad Room (Payment in Full): $2,112.86 CAD, due at the time of registration. 
  • Special Offer: Panabode Quad Room (Three Instalment Payment Plan): $2,218.51 CAD. The first payment of $739.50 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus two equal payments on the same day of the following months.   
  • Special Offer: Panabode Quad Room (Six Instalment Payment Plan): $2,324.15 CAD. The first payment of $387.36 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus five equal payments on the same day of the following months.

Single Room

  • Early Bird: Johnson Yew and Panabode Single Room (Payment in Full): $2,589.13 CAD, due at the time of registration.  
  • Early Bird: Johnson Yew and Panabode Single Room (Three Instalment Payment Plan): $2,718.58 CAD. The first payment of $906.19 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus one equal payment on the same day of the following months.  (This Payment Plan is Available until April 15, 2026) 

Double Room

  • Early Bird: Johnson Yew and Panabode Double Room (Payment in Full): $2,468.38 CAD, due at the time of registration.
  • Early Bird: Johnson Yew and Panabode Double Room (Three Instalment Payment Plan): $2,591.79 CAD. The first payment of $863.93 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus one equal payment on the same day of the following months.  (This Payment Plan is Available until April 15, 2026)

Quad Room

  • Early Bird: Panabode Quad Room (Payment in Full): $2,347.63 CAD, due at the time of registration. 
  • Early Bird: Panabode Quad Room (Three Instalment Payment Plan): $2,465.01 CAD. The first payment of $821.67 CAD is due at the time of registration; plus one equal payment on the same day of the following months. (This Payment Plan is Available until April 15, 2026)

Single Room

  • Regular Tuition: Johnson Yew and Panabode Single Room (Payment in Full): $2,848.04 CAD, due at the time of registration. 

Double Room

  • Regular Tuition: Johnson Yew and Panabode Double Room (Payment in Full): $2,715.21 CAD, due at the time of registration. 

Quad Room

  • Regular Tuition: Panabode Quad Room (Payment in Full): $2,582.39 CAD, due at the time of registration. 

Retreat Cancellation Policy

For details on the retreat-specific cancellation policy, click here. To view our general Cancellation Policy, click here.

Questions or Need Support?

We’re happy to help you prepare for the retreat or determine whether this path is right for you. Contact the Ontogony Team at info@ontogony.com to request a Zoom meet-and-greet with a member of our team.

This retreat is a portal into deeper knowing, greater clarity, and the sacred responsibility of being a conscious, compassionate presence in the world.  

We warmly welcome you to begin—or continue—your Dharma Facilitator journey with us.

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