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Blog

  • 7 July 2025

    Interview with Yeshe Fuchs

     
  • 15 May 2025

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

     
  • 3 May 2025

    Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will be teaching in Dechen Chöling this summer

     
  • 30 December 2024

    Moments of Magic: Our 2024 Journey at Dechen Chöling

     
  • 23 December 2024

    From Stillness to Action

     
 

Upcoming programmes

  • The Art of Being Human – Shambhala Training Level 1

    11 October 2025 – 12 October 2025

    With: Elizabeth Anscutter, Franck Le Naourèse

    An introductory weekend to meditation. Corresponds to Level 1 of the Shambhala Training - open to all!

     
  • Maitri: Balancing our five energies of wisdom

    18 October 2025 – 26 October 2025

    With: Tessa Racine

    An exploration of how the Tibetan Buddhist teachings on the Five Wisdoms can be put into practice in all our interpersonal relationships. Open to all, no meditation experience necessary.

     
  • Silent Mindfulness Retreat

    26 October 2025 – 2 November 2025

    With: Mathias Pongracz

    Open to all who are ready to commit to a transformative week of mindfulness in silence.

     

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Centre Shambhala Dechen Chöling
Le Mas Marvent
Rue du Château 640
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