How can we become dignified, honest and enlightened human beings?
How can we behave well in society, without projecting our neuroses onto others or ourselves?

According to the vision of Chögyam Trungpa, meditation master and founder of the Shambhala Training, the nature of reality and of all living beings is fundamentally good. This principle of fundamental goodness is the fulcrum that can change the direction of our lives, both individually and socially.

“My main intention is to make the Shambhala Path available to the world, which is for everyone, women and men, without anyone having to commit to a particular religion or spirituality. The necessary commitment is to live our lives fully and correctly, that is, to lead our lives based on confidence, fearlessness and elegance…

Chögyam Trungpa, The Wisdom of Shambhala, Ed. du Seuil, 2002

The practice of meditation is about appreciating our own goodness, which enables us to appreciate reality, the earth, the rivers, the colours, other beings and everything else that makes up our world. This appreciation of what we have is the starting point for a rich and challenging inner journey. This is the invitation of this weekend.
More informations about “The art of being human” – Level 1 of the Shambhala training.

Weekend programme: we will alternate between periods of sitting and walking meditation, teachings, discussion groups and individual talks on the practice of meditation.

For those who wish to stay on site:

Day of arrival: Friday 13 November at 7pm or Saturday 14 November between 8.30am and 9am.
Please specify by email the day and time of arrival to: [email protected]

Day of departure: Sunday 15 November at 17:30.

This programme will be taught in French. 

“Pay what you can” pricing

In an effort to make this programme accessible to as many people as possible, we will be applying a “pay what you can policy”. When you register, please let us know what you can pay for the programme (suggested regular price: 50 EUR / day, 100 EUR / weekend). For food and accommodation, our usual prices apply.


Do not hesitate to contact our office to register for a scholarship at [email protected].

Price information

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.