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Meditation Retreats

  • October

    • Silent Mindfulness Retreat

      18 October 2026 – 25 October 2026

      With: Mathias Pongracz

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

       
  • November

    • The Art of Being Human – Shambhala Training Level 1

      14 November 2026 – 15 November 2026

      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

      15 November 2026

      With: Tessa Racine

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

       
    • December

      • Warrior in the World – Shambhala Training Level 3

        12 December 2026 – 13 December 2026

        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

        13 December 2026

        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

          26 December 2026 – 2 January 2027

          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

          • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

            17 January 2027

            With: Tessa Racine

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

             
        • February

          • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

            14 February 2027

            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

            12 February 2027 – 20 February 2027

            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

              20 February 2027 – 21 February 2027

              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

              • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

                14 March 2027

                With: Tessa Racine

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

                 
            • April

              • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

                11 April 2027

                With: Tessa Racine

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

                 
              • Let us shine Dechen Chöling

                17 April 2027 – 24 April 2027

                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.

                 
                • Silent Mindfulness Retreat

                  25 April 2027 – 2 May 2027

                  With: Mathias Pongracz

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

                   
                • May

                  • Buddhist Classes – Discovering the Mahayana Path – hybrid

                    16 May 2027

                    With: Tessa Racine

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

                     
 

    Local programmes

    • Sunday Meditation for All

      1 November 2026

      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.

       
    • The Art of Being Human – Shambhala Training Level 1

      14 November 2026 – 15 November 2026

      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

      15 November 2026

      With: Tessa Racine

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

       
    • Sunday Meditation for All

      6 December 2026

      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

      12 December 2026 – 13 December 2026

      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).

       

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