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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 november, 2 2008
Meditation instruction is available for everyone.
More information:
tél. 05 55 03 55 52
Upcoming European Buddhist Youth Festival
December 27- January 1
Schloss Heinsheim, Germany
More info
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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. |
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UpcomingZen rohatsu Sesshinwith Michael Newhall
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... Winter retreat: Shamatha-vipashyana Intensivewith Tessa Isabelle Racine
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... Winter retreat: Werma Intensive *with Acharya Mathias Pongracz
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... Winter retreat: Ngöndro Intensive *with Simon Lahaye
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... |
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Support Dechen ChölingThere 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 & WorkingDo something that makes sense! Come, work and live at Dechen Chöling. There are still positions available. |
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