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Catherine Schmit

Catherine Schmit

Catherine is a social worker and a practicing dancer. Based in Limousin since 2012, she lived in Dechen Chöling for four and a half years before building her family with her partner and son. Trained in contemplative psychology, she organizes meetings to foster the Karuna training path in France.

“The great adventure of becoming a parent often brings me back to the essential need to exchange with other parents.This responds to the need I feel to find a fertile “ground”, rich in human values in order to offer my son a spiritual baggage in a society that has become so materialistic.”

 
 

Blog

  • 3 February 2026

    Dechen Chöling has a new gardener!

     
  • 20 October 2025

    An Interview with David Hope

     
  • 7 July 2025

    Interview with Yeshe Fuchs

     
  • 15 May 2025

    Shambhala Sun Camp : A Week of Discovery, Joy and Authentic Presence

     
  • 3 May 2025

    Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will be teaching in Dechen Chöling this summer

     
 

Upcoming programmes

  • Let us shine Dechen Chöling

    19 April 2026 – 26 April 2026

    With: Herbert Elsky

    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

    27 April 2026 – 3 May 2026

    With: Catherine Eveillard, Tessa Racine

    Retreat to deepen your understanding of the Sacred Path of Shambhala.

     
  • Diamond Sky Dancer – Vajrayogini Retreat

    14 May 2026 – 24 May 2026

    With: Sarah Coleman, Lama Brian Hilliard, Mark Nowakowski

    A 10-day retreat for advanced Vajrayana practitioners (see prerequisites below).

     

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