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  • December

    • Sunday Meditation for All

      With: Tessa Racine

      A free programme open to everyone on one Sunday 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. No translation.

       
    • Meditation and ecology: cultivating serenity in a time of ecological crisis

      With: Tessa Racine

      How to change the way we look at the world by developing active hope: a meditative approach to ecological issues. Our winter meditation retreat will be a valuable opportunity for reflection and renewal at the winter solstice.

       
    • March

      • Social Presencing Theater

        With: Arawana Hayashi, Agathe Peltereau-Villeneuve, Anne-Sophie Dubanton

        Social Presencing Theater is a rich offering that brings together the contemplative arts tradition, experimental systems change work methods from Theory U, along with mindfulness and compassion-based practices.

         
      • Karuna Training – Session 1 out of 4

        With: Barbara Märtens, Sylvie Deraime

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

         
      • April

        • Undeniable Presence

          With: Barbara Märtens, John Rockwell

          Direct Experience. Heart Exchange. Sacred Sparks.

           
        • The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva

          With: Mathias Pongracz

          Written in the 14th century, the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva offers a complete approach to living the life of a bodhisattva: How to live a life benefiting our world and all beings in it. Beginners welcome!

           
        • May

          • Qigong Level 6

            With: Eva Wong

            In 2024 Eva Wong is offering Qigong level 6 for those who are eligible and are confirmed by application. This is the first level 6 to be offered by Eva Wong for many years and it will not be offered again until 2028.

             
          • Lewis Deep Democracy

            With: Myrna Lewis

            Embark on a unique and transformative journey at this exclusive, three-day gathering expertly facilitated by Myrna Lewis, a thought leader and practitioner in transformative leadership.

             
          • June

            • Shambhala Europe Meditation Instructor and Teacher Training

              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.

               
          • July

            • The Sacred World of Heaven and Earth: an Eco-Dharma symposium

              With: Adam Lobel

              A learning journey at the intersection of contemplative inquiry, ecology, and transformative politics. Together, we will transmute ecological anxiety to discover the magic of our sacred world.

               
              • 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.

                 
                • Kyudo: The Way of the Bow – Combined

                  With: Max Baltin, Kanjuro Shibata Sensei XXI

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

                   
                  • Family and Community Camp

                    With: Catherine Eveillard, Herbert Elsky, Aurélie De Schoutheete

                    Please join the Family and community Gathering to create a society of peers, listening and practicing, deepening our insights, exchanging our experiences and aspirations for the future of the world we inhabit together.

                     
                    • Shambhala Sun Camp

                      Sun Camp is an outdoor, sleep-away summer camp for children aged 10-16. It is a place to have fun, make friends and learn to take responsibility for oneself and one's world in a gentle and playful environment.

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

                        With: Kanjuro Shibata Sensei XXI

                        Open to all. Kyudo is a living tradition of meditative archery. Learn and practice this powerful and highly refined contemplative art. Taught in English by Kanjuro Shibata XXI, Sensei. Open to all.

                         
                      • August

                        • Karuna Training – Session 2 out of 4

                          With: Barbara Märtens, Sylvie Deraime

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

                           
                        • September

                          • 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.

                             
                          • Kado-Ikebana: An introduction week-end

                            With: Marcia Shibata

                            Kado, the Way of Flowers.

                             
                            • Kado-Ikebana: 5-day course

                              With: Marcia Shibata

                              Discover your true nature through Nature.

                               
                            • October

                              • Silent Mindfulness Retreat (MBSR)

                                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.

                                 
                              • 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.

                                 
                              • February

                                • Karuna Training – Session 3 out of 4

                                  With: Barbara Märtens, Sylvie Deraime

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

                                   
                              • July

                                • Karuna Training – Session 4 out of 4

                                  With: Barbara Märtens, Sylvie Deraime

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

                                   
                              • October

                                • Karuna Training – Graduation

                                  With: Barbara Märtens, Sylvie Deraime

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