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Alexandre Jollien and Sarah Coleman: Celebrating the legacy of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Led by long-time student of Trungpa and Buddhist teacher Sarah Coleman and Swiss philosopher Alexandre Jollien, this week-long programme is a deep dive into the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

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Conducted in a retreat environment, this programme will include talks, discussion, meditation and contemplations. 

Buddhist teacher Sarah Coleman will share experiences of learning from Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, while philosopher Alexandre Jollien will contribute his experiences of how Trungpa’s teachings influenced and benefitted him.

Author of several books, including works co-authored with Matthieu Ricard and Christophe André, Jollien has long been interested in Buddhism and especially in the teachings of Trungpa. Click here to see him speaking at a conference in Paris with Matthieu Ricard.

Practical Information

Arrival day (Saturday October 27): You’re invited to come from 4 pm in order to register and settle in your room. Dinner is served at 6.45 pm.

End of programme (Saturday November 2): Closing circle in the evening.

Departure day (Sunday November 3): You may leave anytime (no programme). You’re welcome to stay for breakfast.

This programme is taught in French and in English, with translation.

Programme price

Regular770 €
Patron878 €Help support lower income participants
Early Bird655 €Expires 27 July 2024
Under 30 years of age385 €

If you require financial assistance to attend this programme please contact [email protected].

Accommodation and food

Full board60 €/ night *

* includes standard accommodation and all meals.

Price information

  • Regular: this is the regular price for participating in the programme. Occasionaly (if specified in the programme description), there may be an additional fee for materials, to be paid upon arrival.
  • Patron: for those who can offer more than the regular price, your generosity in paying the Patron Price helps cover the costs for others who are not able to pay the full programme price and provides support to Dechen Chöling.
  • Early Bird: 15% discount on the regular programme price is possible only if you register and pay the total cost of your stay upfront, 3 months prior to the start of the programme, i.e. before 27 July 2024.
  • Under 30 years of age: 50% reduction on the regular programme price for persons under 30 years at the start of the programme.

Accommodation: the standard accommodation we provide is in a dormitory for the winter and a furnished two-person tent in the summer. Extra fees for room upgrades can be paid upon arrival. Additionally, room tax will be charged at 0.20 € per person, per night.

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Note: participation in any programme offered by the association of Dechen Chöling requires you to be up-to-date with the association’s annual fee (15 €), which can be settled upon arrival.

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