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Programme archives – Page 4

  • Body-Mind Centering® meets Maitri Space Awareness

    10 August 2024 – 20 August 2024

    With: Barbara Märtens, Friederike Tröscher

    Drawing on both the Maitri Space Awareness and Body-Mind Centering® approaches, we will learn to open our heart and senses with courage, mindfulness and respect. A journey of discovery into our innate wisdom: a compass for navigating challenging times.

    • Meditation Retreats for all
    • Culture Contemplative Arts & Creativity
    • Society Psychology, Emotions, Relationships
    • Society Leadership
     
  • Kyudo: The Way of the Bow – Combined

    24 July 2024 – 4 August 2024

    With: Max Baltin, Kanjuro Shibata Sensei XXI

    Instructor training for Kyudo practitioners combining the advanced and public programs led by Onyumishi Kanjuro Shibata XXI, Sensei.

    • Culture Body and Mind
     
  • Kyudo: The Way of the Bow – Open to all

    28 July 2024 – 4 August 2024

    With: Kanjuro Shibata Sensei XXI

    Open to all - a living tradition of contemplative archery. Celebrate 25 years of Kyudo at Dechen Choling with a special ceremony (July 30, 10:30 to noon) led by Shinto priest Mr Kamimura.

    • Culture Body and Mind
     
  • Shambhala Sun Camp

    23 July 2024 – 4 August 2024

    Sun Camp is an outdoor, sleep-away summer camp for children aged 10-16. A whole week of offline fun, it's a chance to make friends from around the world while learning to take responsibility for oneself and one's world in a gentle and playful environment.

    • Society Family, Children, Youth
     
  • 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
     
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    Local programmes

    • Sunday Meditation for All

      7 December 2025

      With: Tessa Racine

      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 Sacred Path: Drala

      13 December 2025 – 14 December 2025

      With: Herbert Elsky

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

       
    • Sunday Meditation for All

      11 January 2026

      With: Catherine Eveillard, Tessa Racine

      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 February 2026

      With: Catherine Eveillard

      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.

       
    • Birth of the warrior – Shambhala Training Level 2 – Open to All

      21 February 2026 – 22 February 2026

      With: Sylvie Deraime

      Having experienced a taste of basic goodness in Level 1, we want to go forward. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habit. Taught in French (translation upon request).

       

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