# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mahakala Retreat
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: 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
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cowichan-bay/mahakala-retreat/200030201988345
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cowichan Bay
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 268 Mount Tuam rd, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada, British Columbia
- **lat**: 48.73538
- **long**: -123.50473
- **full address**: 268 Mount Tuam rd, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada, British Columbia, 268 Mt Tuam Rd, Capital, BC V8K, Canada, Cowichan Bay

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mahakala Retreat being held?
  - **A:** Mahakala Retreat takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am at 268 Mount Tuam rd, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada, British Columbia, 268 Mt Tuam Rd, Capital, BC V8K, Canada, Cowichan Bay.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mahakala Retreat?
  - **A:** Mahakala Retreat is organized by KDOL Mount Tuam Buddhist Retreat Center.

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