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Janet Solyntjes

Janet Solyntjes

Janet Solyntjes leads programs and silent retreats in both the Shambhala tradition and in the MBSR-based style of secular mindfulness. She is a certified MBSR teacher and the co-founder of the Center for Courageous Living which offers mentoring, coaching, and training in mindfulness.

Janet has served on the faculty of Naropa University, the Center for Mindfulness, the Engaged Mindfulness Institute, and Mindful Leader. She facilitates the annual leadership retreat: Do Nothing: Learning to Live Your Life with Genuine Care for entrepreneurs and supports business leaders and teams in the integration of mindfulness into workplace settings.

 

Upcoming Teaching at Dechen Chöling

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Meditation Instructor and Teacher Training 19–29 August
 
 

Blog

  • 15 May 2026

    Message from Sun Camp Europe

     
  • 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

     
 

Upcoming programmes

  • Refuge Vow Ceremony

    18 August 2026

    With: Barbara Märtens, John Rockwell

    Dechen Chöling offers a Buddhist refuge vow ceremony, with Barbara Märtens and John Rockwell. This is open to everyone who would like to take the refuge vow. The ceremony will be in English.

     
  • Dathün – LAST TWO WEEKS

    19 August 2026 – 2 September 2026

    With: Barbara Märtens, John Rockwell

    Register here if you would like to join this month-long meditation retreat for the last two weeks only. Open to all.

     
  • Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony

    1 September 2026

    With: Barbara Märtens, John Rockwell

    Dechen Chöling offers a bodhisattva vow ceremony, with Barbara Märtens and John Rockwell. The ceremony will be in English.

     

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