KDOL Mount Tuam Buddhist Retreat Center

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KDOL Mount Tuam Buddhist Retreat Center

Kunzang dechen osel ling (KDOL) is a quiet mountain top retreat center located on Salt Spring Island in the beautiful Gulf islands of BC, Canada.

KDOL provides both group programs and individual retreat support for people with an established practice.

08/30/2026

We are excited to welcome our retreat participants for the Mahakala retreat with Lama Tenzin.

We are preparing your cabins, tending the gardens and this sacred land. There is a quiet rhythm of care that unfolds before each retreat begins.

See you soon.

08/28/2026

There is still time to join us this September for a Mahakala Retreat led by Lama Tenzin.

Through teachings, meditation, and traditional practice, participants will explore the transformative qualities of Mahakala, cultivating protection, clarity, and unwavering strength.

Registration closes soon.

08/24/2026

Birdsongs, forest air, and the quiet rhythm of Mt. Tuam.

Our rustic cabins offer a peaceful place to rest. If you can't make it to a retreat, you are welcome to book a private stay. Please email us or reach out directly for more information.

08/22/2026

Preparing a meal together. Sharing stories over tea.

Our communal kitchens support a simple and mindful approach to retreat living, with healthy vegetarian cooking and welcoming gathering spaces.

08/20/2026

Prayer flags dancing in the breeze, the woven tapestries and statues found throughout KDOL, remind us of the many enlightened qualities cultivated through Buddhist practice, from compassion and wisdom to courage and generosity.

If you're curious about spirituality, seeking deeper meaning, or simply looking for space to slow down and reconnect, we would be honoured to welcome you to KDOL Retreat Centre.

08/18/2026

There is a reason people return to this sacred land.

Not just for the teachings or the retreats, but for moments like this. The land. The moment when the sun slips behind the Southern Gulf Islands, the mountain reminds us how naturally stillness can arise.

Come experience it.

08/15/2026

"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."

These words, attributed to the Buddha, remind us that the path to peace begins not in the world around us, but in the way we meet it.

08/13/2026

The Mahakala Retreat offers an opportunity to explore a traditional Buddhist practice dedicated to protection, strength, clarity, and the removal of obstacles, both within ourselves and along our path.

Join Lama Tenzin September 4th-7th for this powerful retreat.

Please send us an email at [email protected] or send us a direct message to book your retreat.

08/10/2026

In Buddhism, the Noble Eightfold Path is a practical guide for living with wisdom, compassion, and mindfulness. It isn't a destination to reach, but a way of moving through the world with greater awareness.

May every path we walk invite us a little closer to peace.

We are honoured to teach more about our lineage and practice to the world and those who visit KDOL in Salt Spring Island, BC. Please reach out if you have any questions or curiosity.

Address

268 Mount Tuam Road
Salt Spring Island, BC

Telephone

+12506688955

Website

http://kkc-kdol.org/, https://www.kdolretreats.com/

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