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Programme archives

  • Refuge Vow Ceremony

    18 August 2026

    With: Barbara Märtens, John Rockwell

    Dechen Chöling offers a Buddhist refuge vow ceremony, with Barbara Märtens and John Rockwell. This is open to everyone who would like to take the refuge vow. The ceremony will be in English.

    • Meditation Way of Shambhala
     
  • The Sacred Path: Golden Key

    6 June 2026 – 7 June 2026

    With: Herbert Elsky

    Deepen your meditation practice, and continue along the path of the Shambhala teachings on warriorship during this weekend retreat.

    • Meditation Way of Shambhala
     
  • Qigong for Spinal Health

    11 April 2026 – 12 April 2026

    With: Eva Wong

    This programme is open to all who have completed Qigong levels 1 - 4.

    • Culture Body and Mind
     
  • Traditional Chinese Qigong Retreat • Level 4

    9 April 2026 – 10 April 2026

    With: Eunice Adachi

    Cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through the practice of qigong as presented by two distinct Taoist schools. Prerequisite Level 3

    • Culture Body and Mind
     
  • Traditional Chinese Qigong Retreat • Level 3

    7 April 2026 – 8 April 2026

    With: Mathias Pongracz

    Cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through the practice of qigong as presented by two distinct Taoist schools. Prerequisite Level 1 & 2

    • Culture Body and Mind
     
  • Traditional Chinese Qigong Retreat • Levels 1 & 2

    5 April 2026 – 6 April 2026

    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.

    • Culture Body and Mind
     
  • Kado-Ikebana: A two-day introduction

    28 February 2026 – 1 March 2026

    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.

    • Culture Contemplative Arts & Creativity
     
  • Shambhala Training Level 3 – Dathun

    21 November 2025

    With: David Hope, Tessa Racine

    Dathün 2024

    • Meditation Way of Shambhala
     
  • Shambhala Training Level 1 – Dathun

    21 November 2025

    With: David Hope, Tessa Racine

    Dathün 2024

    • Meditation Discovery Weekends & Sundays
    • Meditation Way of Shambhala
     
  • Shine and Store – summer take down week in Dechen Chöling

    6 September 2025 – 13 September 2025

    With: Dagmar Waldau

    Come and join us for a week of practice and volunteer work at Dechen Chöling to help prepare our beautiful center for the winter season ahead.

    • Meditation Retreats for all
    • Society Psychology, Emotions, Relationships
    • Society Leadership
     
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    Local programmes

    • Sunday Meditation for All

      6 September 2026

      With: Franck Le Naourèse

      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.

       
    • Sunday Meditation for All

      4 October 2026

      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.

       
    • Sunday Meditation for All

      1 November 2026

      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.

       
    • The Art of Being Human – Shambhala Training Level 1

      14 November 2026 – 15 November 2026

      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

      15 November 2026

      With: Tessa Racine

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

       

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