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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  • November

    • Anchoring in wakeful presence of body and mind

      With: Barbara Märtens, Friederike Tröscher

      Join us for an exploration of mindfulness and awareness through simple meditation and movement practices from the traditions of Body-Mind Centering® and Shambhala Buddhism. Open to all.

       
  • December

    • Opening the Eye, Unfolding the Heart – Winter Retreat

      With: Jessica Sarapoff

      During this retreat, we invite you on a joyful and profound path of exploration where contemplative photography, creativity, mindfulness, and the beauty of the world come together in a single dance.

       
  • February

    • Protector Practice Weekthün

      With: Lennart Krogoll, Shunya Ladendorff, Clemens Wilson-Reissmann

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

       
    • Birth of the warrior – Shambhala Training Level 2 – Open to All

      With: Sylvie Deraime

      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).

       
    • April

      • European Leadership Gathering

        Now is the right time to come together as a community to explore the meaning and practice of leadership within today's Shambhala. This is an opportunity to exchange ideas and strengthen and focus our energy. Please join us!

         

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