Building on the Heart of Warriorship and the Sacred Path programmes, Warrior Assembly introduces powerful practices and teachings on the Ashe principle. This Assembly focuses on how to develop fearlessness in engaging as a warrior in the world. Participants receive transmission and training in advanced Shambhala practices along with a text written by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

At Warrior Assembly, the combination of profound teachings and practices, strong container, drala-filled environment and supportive community of fellow warriors unleashes the power of this programme. It is a potent opportunity for the European community to make a fresh start. 

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for Warrior Assembly are:

  • Successful completion of the Heart of Warriorship Series (Shambhala Training Levels 1-5).
  • Successful completion of The Sacred Path Series (Great Eastern Sun through Golden Key).

If you are missing some requirements please make sure to speak about the programme with the person you are asking to recommend you and indicate it in your letter of application.

Applying and Registering: Two Steps for New Warriors 

  1. Apply through Dechen Chöling and wait to receive your letter of acceptance. The applications will be processed in a timely manner, though in some cases, it may take up to four weeks. Apply here
  2. Only after you have been accepted, you will be able to register on the DCL website

Practical information

Arrival day (July 5, Sunday): Orientation talk at 8 pm. You’re invited to come from 4 pm in order to register and settle in your room. Dinner is served at 6.30 pm.

End of programme (July 15, Wednesday): End of the retreat in the evening.

Departure day (July 16, Thursday): You may leave anytime (no programme). You’re welcome to stay for lunch.

This programme is taught in English. The programme will be translated into French and Spanish. We will also be using AI assistance for translation into other languages. Requests for interpretation in other languages need to be made in advance and confirmed (please indicate your are requesting interpretation on the registration page).

There will be an extra fee for the material and texts that you will need.

General Information: If you are a new warrior, don’t forget to start your registration process. If you are a repeater, you can register directly.


Programme price

Regular760 €
Patron868 €Help support lower income participants
Early Bird646 €Expires 7 June 2026
Under 30 years of age380 €

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

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, 4 weeks prior to the start of the programme, i.e. before 7 June 2026.
  • 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.

Total price

ItemPrice
Total standard price1,477.42 €
Programme price (Early Bird)646.00 €
Full board: 11 nights (74 € per night - Shared 2-person room) *814.00 €
Room tax: 11 nights2.42 €
Dechen Chöling association’s annual fee **15.00 €

* Includes Shared 2-person room and all meals. Other accommodation options available during registration.
** Legal yearly obligation (calendar year) for every participant or visitor.