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  • July

    • Kyudo: The Way of the Bow – Open to all

      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.

       
  • August

    • Body-Mind Centering® meets Maitri Space Awareness

      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.

       
    • Karuna Training – Session 1 out of 5

      With: Barbara Märtens, Sylvie Deraime

      Training in contemplative psychology. This is the first in a series of five in-person retreats combining Tibetan Buddhist principles with contemplative practice, skills development, embodiment training, ongoing group interaction and community support.

       
      • Review of Qigong Levels 1 & 2

        With: Damien Sauvezie

        A one-day review programme open to all those who have ALREADY completed Qigong Levels 1 & 2 with a teacher accredited by Eva Wong. Taught in French.

         
      • September

        • Sunday Meditation for All

          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.

           
        • Kado-Ikebana: 5-day course

          With: Marcia Shibata

          This course includes the Kado-Ikebana weekend programme, adding an extra three days to deepen your practice.

           
          • Kado-Ikebana: An introductory weekend

            With: Marcia Shibata

            A weekend programme open to all. Discover the Way of Flowers through the contemplative floral practice of Kado-Ikebana! No experience or equipment necessary.

             
          • October

            • Silent Mindfulness Retreat

              With: Mathias Pongracz

              Open to all. Intended for mindfulness teachers or aspiring teachers of mindfulness, fulfilling the prerequisites for attending the MBSR professional training and continuous training. Taught in French. Translation upon request.

               
            • Sunday Meditation for All

              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.

               
              • Kado-Ikebana Instructor Training 2024

                With: Marcia Shibata

                This teacher’s training continues to cultivate a mind/heart that is always open. The programme is by invitation only.

                 
                • Maitri: The Five Wisdoms in relationships with others

                  With: Tessa Racine

                  An exploration of how the Tibetan Buddhist teachings on the Five Wisdoms can be put into practice in all our interpersonal relationships. Open to all, no meditation experience necessary. Offered in French only.

                   
                  • Alexandre Jollien and Sarah Coleman: Celebrating the legacy of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

                    Led by long-time student of Trungpa and Buddhist teacher Sarah Coleman and Swiss philosopher Alexandre Jollien, this week-long programme is a deep dive into the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

                     
                  • November

                    • Sunday Meditation for All

                      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 • Levels 1 & 2

                      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.

                       
                    • December

                      • Sunday Meditation for All

                        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.

                         
                    • February

                      • Karuna Training – Session 2 out of 5

                        With: Barbara Märtens, Sylvie Deraime

                        Training in contemplative psychology. The Karuna curriculum is made up of five in-person retreats combining Tibetan Buddhist principles with contemplative practice, skills development, embodiment training, ongoing group interaction and community support.

                         
                      • Sit – Breathe – Walk – Sing: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness and Creativity

                        With: Dorothea Gädeke, Alex Paterson

                        Plunging into the practices and teachings on The Four Foundations of Mindfulness, as taught by Chögyam Trungpa, we explore how they connect to creativity, playfulness and improvisation, including practices of movement and voice. Open to everyone!

                         
                      • May

                        • Exploring Energetic Terrain

                          With: Eva Wong

                          This programme is open to all who have completed Qi Gong levels 1 & 2. It is also required for graduates of Level 6 before continuing to Level 7.

                           
                          • Stoking the Scholar and Warrior Fire

                            With: Eva Wong

                            This programme is only open to advanced students of Eva Wong (graduates of Level 6) and a pre-requisite to Qi Gong Level 7.

                             
                          • July

                            • Karuna Training – Session 3 out of 5

                              With: Barbara Märtens, Sylvie Deraime

                              Training in contemplative psychology. The Karuna curriculum is made up of five in-person retreats combining Tibetan Buddhist principles with contemplative practice, skills development, embodiment training, ongoing group interaction and community support.

                               
                          • October

                            • Karuna Training – Session 4 out of 5

                              With: Barbara Märtens, Sylvie Deraime

                              Training in contemplative psychology. The Karuna curriculum is made up of five in-person retreats combining Tibetan Buddhist principles with contemplative practice, skills development, embodiment training, ongoing group interaction and community support.

                               
                          • January

                            • Karuna Training – Session 5: Graduation

                              With: Barbara Märtens, Sylvie Deraime

                              Final session in the Karuna training. The Karuna curriculum is made up of five in-person retreats combining Tibetan Buddhist principles with contemplative practice, skills development, embodiment training, ongoing group interaction and community support.