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With a château and farm buildings nestled among grand trees on peaceful cow-grazed meadows, with views over our lake and to a wide horizon, Dechen Chöling provides an ideal environment for meditation, yoga, retreats, and study. We are dedicated to hosting authentic lineage teachers whose teachings can have a positive impact on your well-being and personal development, and help create a kinder, saner world. We invite you to participate in our programmes, schedule some time for your personal retreat and renewal, and enjoy the serenity of this place.

NOTE: Find our regular online practice offerings here!


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  • September

    • Kado-Ikebana Instructor Training 2026

      With: Marcia Shibata

      This teacher’s training continues to cultivate a mind/heart that is always open. The programme is by invitation only.

       

  • October

    • Sunday Meditation for All

      A free programme open to everyone on the first Sunday of each month. The day consists of periods of meditation, talks and group discussions. It is suitable for both beginners and more experienced meditators. Taught in French.

       

    • Aikido and Meditation

      With: Ivan Troescher, Jörg Kretzschmar

      In this program we bring together the living traditions of Aikido with the Shambhala “warrior” meditation tradition introduced in the West by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

       

      • Silent Mindfulness Retreat

        With: Mathias Pongracz

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

         

        • Maitri: Transforming confusion into wisdom

          With: Tessa Racine

          Let us explore the teachings of the five wisdoms to see how we can balance them in our lives and transform confusion into wisdom. Open to all, no meditation experience necessary.

           

        • November

          • Sunday Meditation for All

            With: Herbert Elsky

            A free programme open to everyone on the first Sunday of each month. The day consists of periods of meditation, talks and group discussions. It is suitable for both beginners and more experienced meditators. Taught in French.

             

          • Dance is every moment: Moving in relational practice

            With: Nita Little

            This five-day workshop is for anyone who wishes to deepen their skills of improvisation in daily life, easy movement and relational levels of engagement. Open to All.

             

            • The Art of Being Human – Shambhala Training Level 1

              With: Elizabeth Anscutter, Franck Le Naourèse

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

               

              • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

                With: Tessa Racine

                Seven Sunday afternoons to explore the fundamental teachings of the Mahayana, from bodhicitta to emptiness.

                 

                • Qigong 1 & 2: Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind

                  With: Damien Sauvezie

                  Cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through the practice of Qigong as presented by two distinct Taoist schools. Open to all. Taught in French.

                   

                  • Less Screen, More Life

                    A Retreat for Meditation, Nature and Digital Wellbeing.

                     

                  • December

                    • Sunday Meditation for All

                      With: Tessa Racine

                      A free programme open to everyone on the first Sunday of each month. The day consists of periods of meditation, talks and group discussions. It is suitable for both beginners and more experienced meditators. Taught in French.

                       

                    • Warrior in the World – Shambhala Training Level 3

                      With: Sylvie Deraime, Dominique Pagès

                      Our greater capacity for gentle self-examination leads us to want to emerge from our cocoon. We become more fearless and desire to approach the world more directly in all our activities. Taught in French (translation upon request).

                       

                      • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

                        With: Tessa Racine

                        Seven Sunday afternoons to explore the fundamental teachings of the Mahayana, from bodhicitta to emptiness.

                         

                        • Into the Turning: A winter meditation and writing retreat

                          With: Amy Hollowell

                          Step out of your busy daily life and into deep silence and creative contemplation at the turning of the year. Open to all.

                           

                        • January

                          • Sunday Meditation for All

                            A free programme open to everyone on the first Sunday of each month. The day consists of periods of meditation, talks and group discussions. It is suitable for both beginners and more experienced meditators. Taught in French.

                             

                          • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

                            With: Tessa Racine

                            Seven Sunday afternoons to explore the fundamental teachings of the Mahayana, from bodhicitta to emptiness.

                             

                          • February

                            • Sunday Meditation for All

                              A free programme open to everyone on the first Sunday of each month. The day consists of periods of meditation, talks and group discussions. It is suitable for both beginners and more experienced meditators. Taught in French.

                               

                            • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

                              With: Tessa Racine

                              Seven Sunday afternoons to explore the fundamental teachings of the Mahayana, from bodhicitta to emptiness.

                               

                              • Anchoring in wakeful presence of body and mind

                                With: Barbara Märtens, Friederike Tröscher

                                Join us for an exploration of mindfulness and awareness through simple meditation and movement practices from the traditions of Body-Mind Centering® and Shambhala Buddhism. Open to all.

                                 

                                • Birth of the warrior – Shambhala Training Level 2 – Open to All

                                  With: Tessa Racine

                                  Having experienced a taste of basic goodness in Level 1, we want to go forward. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habit. Taught in French (translation upon request).

                                   

                                • March

                                  • Kado-Ikebana: A two-day introduction

                                    With: Marcia Shibata

                                    A two-day programme open to all. Discover the Way of Flowers through the contemplative floral practice of Kado-Ikebana! No experience or equipment necessary.

                                     

                                  • Sunday Meditation for All

                                    A free programme open to everyone on the first Sunday of each month. The day consists of periods of meditation, talks and group discussions. It is suitable for both beginners and more experienced meditators. Taught in French.

                                     

                                    • Kado-Ikebana: 5-day course

                                      With: Marcia Shibata

                                      This course includes the Kado-Ikebana two-day programme, adding an extra three days to deepen your practice.

                                       

                                      • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

                                        With: Tessa Racine

                                        Seven Sunday afternoons to explore the fundamental teachings of the Mahayana, from bodhicitta to emptiness.

                                         

                                      • April

                                        • Sunday Meditation for All

                                          A free programme open to everyone on the first Sunday of each month. The day consists of periods of meditation, talks and group discussions. It is suitable for both beginners and more experienced meditators. Taught in French.