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Buddhist Classes: Is Buddhism a philosophy or a religion?

With: Tessa Racine

Why do we suffer? What is karma? What is samsara?

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This seven-week course offers an in-depth exploration of the Hinayana path and focuses on the fundamental principles of ‘the wheel of life’ as taught by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. 

Topics to be explored include: 

  • The 4 noble truth
  • The 3 poisons
  • The 5 skhandas

The classes will take place on sunday afternoons from 13:30 to 17:00. The afternoons will also include sitting, walking and other kinds of meditation practice.

Who is it for?

This program is open to all. Whether you are a seasoned meditator, a practitioner on the Shambhala path looking to better understand our Buddhist roots, or are new to the study and practice of meditation, all are welcome. 

The course is taught in French. 

Dates:

12.10.2025, 16.11.2025, 14.12.2026, 18.1.2026, 15.2.2026, 15.3.2026 and 19.4.2026 from 13:30 to 17:00.

Programme price

Regular70 €
Patron178 €Help support lower income participants
Under 30 years of age35 €

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

Accommodation and food

Full board € *

* 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.
  • 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 0.22 € 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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