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Jean Jacques Mathieu

Jean Jacques Mathieu

Jean-Jacques Mathieu joined the Shambhala centre of Leiden (Netherlands) in 2003 and moved near Dechen Chöling (France) in 2011. He began his buddhist studies following a course offered by a Kagyü lineage and the Shambhala path under the benevolent guidance of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. He has been a meditation instructor for 9 years and teaching the Way of Shambhala courses for 5 years.
He teaches with a wish to give and exchange. He has two children who live in The Netherlands. He lives near DCL with his dog who teaches him to ‘just be’. His motto is ‘Whatever it is, this too will pass’.

 
 

Blog

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    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

     
  • 30 December 2024

    Moments of Magic: Our 2024 Journey at Dechen Chöling

     
  • 23 December 2024

    From Stillness to Action

     
 

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  • Maitri: Balancing our five energies of wisdom

    18 October 2025 – 26 October 2025

    With: Tessa Racine

    An exploration of how the Tibetan Buddhist teachings on the Five Wisdoms can be put into practice in all our interpersonal relationships. Open to all, no meditation experience necessary.

     
  • Silent Mindfulness Retreat

    26 October 2025 – 2 November 2025

    With: Mathias Pongracz

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

     
  • Discover Lucid Dreaming

    28 October 2025 – 2 November 2025

    With: Robert Eckstein

    In this immersive lucid dreaming retreat join us for the experience how to transform the third of our lives that we spend asleep by learning how to dream lucidly and develop a nocturnal practice. Open to all!

     

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