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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’.

 
 

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  • Loving Life on Earth

    23 May 2026 – 29 May 2026

    With: Catherine Eveillard, Solen Amk Penchevre

    Spring Retreat: Buddhist meditation and shamanic approach - a journey of truth, light, and compassion for the Earth.

     
  • The Sacred Path: Golden Key

    6 June 2026 – 7 June 2026

    With: Herbert Elsky

    Deepen your meditation practice, and continue along the path of the Shambhala teachings on warriorship during this weekend retreat.

     
  • Discover Lucid Dreaming

    23 June 2026 – 28 June 2026

    With: Robert Eckstein

    In this immersive lucid dreaming retreat, Robert Eckstein shows us how to transform the third of our lives that we spend asleep by learning how to dream lucidly and develop a nocturnal practice.

     

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