Promoting the goodness of human society

Dechen Chöling offers a range of meditation retreats and practices, contemplative arts, societal experimentations, and ecological transformation to provide a path that unifies personal and societal awakening. Dechen Chöling is part of the Shambhala network.

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  • December

    • Winter retreat: Miksang and contemplative journaling

      With: Jessica Sarapoff

      As the year comes to a close, come create, dream and recharge your batteries with the contemplative practices of Miksang photography, writing and creativity.

       

  • January

    • Shambhala Training Level 2 – Open to All

      With: Eric Rugani

      Having experienced a taste of basic goodness in Level 1, we want to go forward. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habit. Taught in French (translation upon request).

       

  • February

    • Weekend meditation retreat: “Awakened Heart” (Level 4)

      With: Tessa Racine

      A weekend retreat to connect with your heart and your world through the practice of meditation. Corresponds to Level 4 of the Shambhala Training. Prerequisites: Shambhala Levels 1, 2 and 3.

       

    • Protector Practice Weekthün

      With: Laura Puts, Lennart Krogoll

      A programme about meditation and compassion in action - open to all!

       

    • March

      • Dathün – A Month of Meditation

        With: Peter Nowak, Anne Von der Eltz, Sylvie Deraime

        One month of sitting in meditation: Take a radical step out of daily life to deepen your experience of who you are, touch your basic humanity and make friends with the simple reality of just being.

         

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