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  • 15 May 2026

    Message from Sun Camp Europe

     
  • 3 February 2026

    Dechen Chöling has a new gardener!

     
  • 20 October 2025

    An Interview with David Hope

     
  • 7 July 2025

    Interview with Yeshe Fuchs

     
  • 15 May 2025

    Shambhala Sun Camp : A Week of Discovery, Joy and Authentic Presence

     
 

Upcoming programmes

  • Refuge Vow Ceremony

    18 August 2026

    With: Barbara Märtens, John Rockwell

    Dechen Chöling offers a Buddhist refuge vow ceremony, with Barbara Märtens and John Rockwell. This is open to everyone who would like to take the refuge vow. The ceremony will be in English.

     
  • Dathün – LAST TWO WEEKS

    19 August 2026 – 2 September 2026

    With: Barbara Märtens, John Rockwell

    Register here if you would like to join this month-long meditation retreat for the last two weeks only. Open to all.

     
  • Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony

    1 September 2026

    With: Barbara Märtens, John Rockwell

    Dechen Chöling offers a bodhisattva vow ceremony, with Barbara Märtens and John Rockwell. The ceremony will be in English.

     

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