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Programme archives – Page 3

  • Family and Community Camp / Rites of Passage

    25 July 2024 – 3 August 2024

    With: Catherine Eveillard, Herbert Elsky

    For families, single parents, and children aged from 3 to 10. Activities for children are organized in the mornings, giving adults the opportunity to meditate, read or just relax.

    • Meditation Retreats for all
    • Society Sangha
    • Society Family, Children, Youth
     
  • Kyudo: The Way of the Bow – Advanced

    24 July 2024 – 31 July 2024

    With: Kanjuro Shibata Sensei XXI

    Training for advanced Kyudo practitioners. The programme will be led by Onyumishi Kanjuro Shibata XXI, Sensei.

    • Culture Body and Mind
     
  • This Sacred Earth: An Eco-Dharma Gathering

    15 July 2024 – 22 July 2024

    With: Adam Lobel

    Learn from and exchange with spiritual teachers from many traditions, thought leaders, land artists, farmers, and inspiring compassionate activists. If you love this sacred planet and are holding the pain of our Earth in your heart, this retreat is f

     
  • Tiger Lion Garuda Dragon Glory

    3 July 2024 – 12 July 2024

    With: Daniele Bollini, Catherine Eveillard, Eve Rosenthal

    This is a Shambhala retreat for Warrior Assembly Graduates and Werma practitioners. Its central focus will be the commentary by the Dorje Dradul for the text received at Warrior Assembly.

     
  • Shambhala Europe Meditation Instructor and Teacher Training

    25 June 2024 – 1 July 2024

    With: Sabine Rolf, Arnd Riester

    For current and aspiring meditation instructors and teachers within the Shambhala Europe mandala seeking authorization. Please inquire with your local Shambhala Practice and Education directorship or Dechen Chöling Programs to confirm your eligibility.

    • Society Sangha
    • Meditation Way of Shambhala
    • Society Leadership
     
  • Two-week meditation retreat

    7 June 2024 – 22 June 2024

    With: David Hope, Tessa Racine

    Join us for a two-week group meditation retreat of mindfulness-awareness practice in the serenity of our magnificent natural surroundings. All experience levels are welcome. This program satisfies Shambhala levels 1-3, and/or a half-dathun.

    • Meditation Retreats for all
    • Society Psychology, Emotions, Relationships
    • Society Leadership
     
  • Two-week meditation retreat: SECOND WEEK ONLY

    14 June 2024 – 22 June 2024

    With: David Hope, Tessa Racine

    Register here if you would like to join this group meditation retreat for the second week only. Meditation experience required.

    • Meditation Retreats for all
    • Society Psychology, Emotions, Relationships
    • Society Leadership
     
  • Two-week meditation retreat: FIRST WEEK ONLY

    7 June 2024 – 15 June 2024

    With: David Hope, Tessa Racine

    Register here if you would like to join this group meditation retreat for the first week only. Open to all.

    • Meditation Retreats for all
    • Society Psychology, Emotions, Relationships
    • Society Leadership
     
  • Sunday Meditation for All

    9 June 2024

    With: Herbert Elsky

    A free programme open to everyone. The day consists of periods of meditation, talks and group discussions. It is suitable for both beginners and more experienced meditators. Taught in French. *** NEW DATE: NOW ON JUNE 9!!

    • Meditation Retreats for all
    • Meditation Discovery Weekends & Sundays
     
  • Teachings by Her Eminence Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche

    14 May 2024 – 16 May 2024

    For participants wanting to join only for the two days of teachings given by Her Eminence Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche. For those who wish, Rinpoche will bestow the Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows in a ceremony.

    • Meditation Retreats for all
     
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    • Sunday Meditation for All

      1 June 2025

      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

      7 September 2025

      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.

       
    • Traditional Chinese Qigong Retreat • Level 3

      27 September 2025 – 28 September 2025

      With: Ute Schneider

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

       
    • Sunday Meditation for All

      5 October 2025

      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

      2 November 2025

      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.

       

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