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With a château and farm buildings nestled among grand trees on peaceful cow-grazed meadows, with views over our lake and to a wide horizon, Dechen Chöling provides an ideal environment for meditation, yoga, retreats, and study. We are dedicated to hosting authentic lineage teachers whose teachings can have a positive impact on your well-being and personal development, and help create a kinder, saner world. We invite you to participate in our programmes, schedule some time for your personal retreat and renewal, and enjoy the serenity of this place.

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  • November

    • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

      With: Tessa Racine

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

       

      • Qigong 1 & 2: Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind

        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

          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.

           

        • Warrior in the World – Shambhala Training Level 3

          With: Sylvie Deraime, Dominique Pagès

          Our greater capacity for gentle self-examination leads us to want to emerge from our cocoon. We become more fearless and desire to approach the world more directly in all our activities. Taught in French (translation upon request).

           

          • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

            With: Tessa Racine

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

             

            • Into the Turning: A winter meditation and writing retreat

              With: Amy Hollowell

              Step out of your busy daily life and into deep silence and creative contemplation at the turning of the year. Open to all.

               

            • January

              • 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.

                 

              • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

                With: Tessa Racine

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

                 

                • Qigong 3: The Gourd and Cauldron: Chinese Medicine and Qigong

                  With: Damien Sauvezie

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

                   

                • February

                  • 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.

                     

                  • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

                    With: Tessa Racine

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

                     

                    • Anchoring in wakeful presence of body and mind

                      With: Barbara Märtens, Friederike Tröscher

                      Join us for an exploration of mindfulness and awareness through simple meditation and movement practices from the traditions of Body-Mind Centering® and Shambhala Buddhism. Open to all.

                       

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

                        With: Tessa Racine

                        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).

                         

                        • Exploring Groundlessness

                          With: Marcia Shibata

                          Open to all Kado-Ikebana practitioners who are ready to crack open and let a little or more light in.

                           

                        • March

                          • Kado-Ikebana: A two-day introduction

                            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.

                             

                          • 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.

                             

                            • Kado-Ikebana: 5-day course

                              With: Marcia Shibata

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

                               

                              • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

                                With: Tessa Racine

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

                                 

                              • April

                                • 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.

                                   

                                • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

                                  With: Tessa Racine

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

                                   

                                  • Qigong 4 – Iron and Silk: Strengthening the Body, Cleansing the Internal Organs

                                    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.

                                     

                                    • Qigong 5 – Limitless Qi, Limitless Consciousness

                                      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 4.

                                       

                                      • Qigong level 7 – Part 2 – The Transmutation of Jing into Qi

                                        With: Eva Wong

                                        This programme is only open to advanced students of Eva Wong (graduates of Level 7.1).

                                         

                                        • Let us shine Dechen Chöling

                                          With: John Seex

                                          Come and join us for a week of volunteer work at Dechen Chöling to help prepare our beautiful center for the season ahead. Together, we’ll celebrate the arrival of spring by rolling up our sleeves and bringing out the best in Dechen Chöling.

                                           

                                        • May

                                          • 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.

                                             

                                        • April

                                          • Silent Mindfulness Retreat

                                            With: Mathias Pongracz

                                            Open to all who are ready to commit to a transformative week of mindfulness in silence.

                                             

                                        • May

                                          • Playing in the Mandala of Space

                                            With: Lee Worley

                                            Join us for a 10-day Mudra & Maitri Space Awareness Retreat. Open to all.

                                             

                                          • June

                                            • 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.

                                               

                                            • Dreams of Awakening Retreat: Lucid Dreaming on the Spiritual Path

                                              With: Charlie Morley

                                              In this immersive lucid dreaming retreat - especially aimed at spiritual practitioners - Charlie Morley shows us how to transform the third of our lives that we spend asleep by learning how to dream lucidly and sleep consciously.

                                               

                                            • July

                                              • Kyudo: The Way of the Bow – Combined

                                                With: Kanjuro Shibata Sensei XXI, Max Baltin

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

                                                 

                                                • Kyudo: The Way of the Bow – Advanced

                                                  With: Kanjuro Shibata Sensei XXI

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

                                                   

                                                • August

                                                  • Meditation Instructor and Teacher Training

                                                    With: Sabine Rolf, Janet Solyntjes

                                                    Shambhala Europe and Dechen Chöling are very happy to announce a Meditation Instructor and Teacher Training, co-taught by Sabine Rolf and Janet Solyntjes.

                                                     

                                                  • Shine and Store – summer take down week in Dechen Chöling

                                                    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.

                                                     

                                                  • October

                                                    • Silent Mindfulness Retreat

                                                      With: Mathias Pongracz

                                                      Open to all who are ready to commit to a transformative week of mindfulness in silence.