John Rockwell

John Rockwell has been a student, teacher, follower, and leader on the Shambhala Buddhist path for 47 years. His inspiration is to open the heart and senses on the spot.

Upcoming Teaching at Dechen Chöling

Programmes
Category	Programme	Date
Meditation	Refuge Vow Ceremony	18 August
Meditation	Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony	1 September
Society	Dathün – LAST TWO WEEKS	19 August–2 September

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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