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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.

NOTE: Find our regular online practice offerings here!


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  • September

    • Kado-Ikebana Instructor Training 2026

      With: Marcia Shibata

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

       

    • October

      • 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.

         

      • 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.

         

        • Aikido and Meditation

          With: Ivan Troescher, Jörg Kretzschmar

          In this program we bring together the living traditions of Aikido with the Shambhala “warrior” meditation tradition introduced in the West by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

           

          • Silent Mindfulness Retreat

            With: Mathias Pongracz

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

             

            • Maitri: Transforming confusion into wisdom

              With: Tessa Racine

              Let us explore the teachings of the five wisdoms to see how we can balance them in our lives and transform confusion into wisdom. Open to all, no meditation experience necessary.

               

            • November

              • Sunday Meditation for All

                With: Herbert Elsky

                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.

                 

              • Dance is every moment: Moving in relational practice

                With: Nita Little

                This five-day workshop is for anyone who wishes to deepen their skills of improvisation in daily life, easy movement and relational levels of engagement. Open to All.

                 

                • The Art of Being Human – Shambhala Training Level 1

                  With: Elizabeth Anscutter, Franck Le Naourèse

                  An introductory weekend to meditation. Corresponds to Level 1 of the Shambhala Training - open to all!

                   

                  • 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.

                       

                      • Less Screen, More Life

                        A Retreat for Meditation, Nature and Digital Wellbeing.

                         

                      • 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

                          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.

                                 

                              • 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).

                                       

                                    • March

                                      • 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: 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.

                                         

                                        • 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.