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A sacred and healthy space to learn meditation, deepen your practice,
and embrace a variety of contemplative arts

Meditation sessions
open for all

Sitting meditation
and talks

Monday evening

20:00 - 21:30

Every first sunday of the month

10:00 - 17:00

Next time
sunday december, 7 2008

Meditation instruction is available for everyone.

More information:
tél. 05 55 03 55 52

How to get here

Upcoming European Buddhist Youth Festival

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December 27- January 1
Schloss Heinsheim, Germany
More info

Dechen Chöling is the residential practice centre of the European Shambhala Buddhist community. The centre sits in a land of rolling meadows and magnificent old trees near Limoges, France. People from around the world come to learn and practice meditation, and to relax within the beauty of the land. Throughout the year, Dechen Chöling offers programmes ranging from basic meditation and contemplative arts to advanced Buddhist and Shambhala teachings taught by renowned teachers.

 

 

 

Upcoming

Zen rohatsu Sesshin

with Michael Newhall


November 29 - December 7, 2008

The word "sesshin" means to embrace and sustain, to care for, to concentrate attention,and to gather together, the heart and mind. "Rohatsu" means December 8th, bodhi day, or the time of awakening. This is a traditional time that acknowledges and participates in the awakening of the Buddha. It is said that after the Buddha's enlightenment, he spent seven days sitting, enjoying and consolidating his experience. Thoughout the world, at this time, many, many Buddhists sit down together, gathering heart and mind, being "bodhi." More information...

Winter retreat: Werma Intensive *

with Acharya Mathias Pongracz


December 26, 2008 - January 10, 2009

With the Rigden Abhisheka, the Werma sadhana has become the central practice for assembling our Shambhala sangha. People who received the Werma Sadhana at Kalapa Assembly or at Rigden Abhisheka are warmly invited to attend this Werma Intensive, led by Acharya Mathias Pongracz. The retreat is a step towards the practice of the Scorpion Seal retreat. More information...

Winter retreat: Shamatha-vipashyana Intensive

with Tessa Isabelle Racine


December 26, 2008 - January 3, 2009

Meditation helps bring out the inherent clarity, stability and sensitivity of the mind. We will present the basic techniques and practice together in an atmosphere of gentleness. More information...

Winter retreat: Ngöndro Intensive *

with Simon La Haye


December 26, 2008 - January 10, 2009

A programme of intensive group practice for Kagyü or Primordial Rigden Ngöndro . There will be talks on view, meditation, and action related to all four stages of ngöndro. More information...

Shiatsu of the 5 Senses

with Philippe Ronce


January 31, 2009 - February 6, 2009

Revitalize your life by the 5 senses of shiatsu. Experience 5 days of energy and seasonal practice of shiatsu on oneself. More information...

All programs

Support Dechen Chöling

There are many developments planned at Dechen Chöling: a new housing building, building a Stupa, renovation of the chateau and more. For information about future developements and how you can support them, see the Upcoming Developments page.

Living & Working 

Do something that makes sense! Come, work and live at Dechen Chöling. There are still positions available.