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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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  • December

    • Opening the Eye, Unfolding the Heart – Winter Retreat

      With: Jessica Sarapoff

      During this retreat, we invite you on a joyful and profound path of exploration where contemplative photography, creativity, mindfulness, and the beauty of the world come together in a single dance.

       

  • February

    • 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.

         

      • March

        • Calm & Clear: A Meditation Retreat for Beginners

          Discover the art of meditation in the serene beauty of Dechen Chöling. This retreat is designed especially for beginners, offering a gentle introduction to mindfulness, contemplation, and cultivating our innate wisdom.

           

        • Awakening the Five Freedoms within the Mandala of Space

          With: Lee Worley

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

           

        • April

          • 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.

             

          • Traditional Chinese Qigong Retreat • Level 3

            With: Mathias Pongracz

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

             

            • European Leadership Gathering

              Now is the right time to come together as a community to explore the meaning and practice of leadership within today's Shambhala. This is an opportunity to exchange ideas and strengthen and focus our energy. Please join us!

               

              • Traditional Chinese Qigong Retreat • Level 4

                With: Adrian Kobelt

                Cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through the practice of qigong as presented by two distinct Taoist schools. Prerequisite Level 3

                 

                • Qigong for Spinal Health

                  With: Eva Wong

                  This programme is open to all who have completed Qigong levels 1 - 4.

                   

                  • Qigong level 7 – Part 1 – The cultivation and transmutation of jing

                    With: Eva Wong

                    This programme is only open to advanced students of Eva Wong (graduates of Level 6). Please see the detailed requirements below.

                     

                    • Warrior in the World – Shambhala Training Level 3

                      With: Catherine Eveillard

                      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).

                       

                      • 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.

                         

                        • Shambhala Sacred Path: The Four Dignities- Meek & Perky, Outrageous & Inscrutable

                          With: Catherine Eveillard, Tessa Racine

                          Save the date - registration opens soon!

                           

                        • May

                        • July

                          • Warrior Assembly

                            With: Daniele Bollini, Alfonso Taboada, Eve Rosenthal, John Rockwell

                            Save the date - registration opens soon!

                             

                          • Werma Sadhana Retreat

                            With: Daniele Bollini, Alfonso Taboada, Eve Rosenthal, John Rockwell

                            This is an opportunity to enter into, connect, refresh and explore the practice and meaning of The Roar of the Werma Sadhana. Open to all Warrior Assembly graduates and Werma practitioners.