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  • October

    • 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.

             
          • 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

                                              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.

                                                   
                                                • 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.