March 13-27, 2023
Several volunteers came to give us a hand in getting Dechen Chöling in shape and beautiful, to celebrate the arrival of spring. The goal was to combine this noble objective with a daily morning and evening meditation practice and regular instructions. For many, this experience was also a way to reconnect with the practice of meditation in an open and collaborative setting. Much work was also done outside in the garden and the park in full spring bloom.
The eight participants offered their efforts with such good will that the very small staff of Dechen Chöling was invigorated. We had a great time together.
In the evenings, we watched the “Elefant Whisperer”, had an Ikebana Demonstration..; and finished with banquet… with dance .. and very good food. Coordinator Dagmar Waldau tells us that the combination of work and practice in a mindfulness setting provides an extraordinary look at the mind and its usual complaints about work, housework, and other people’s quirks… “At the end of the two weeks,” she tells us, “my mind was as clean and clear as the big windows of DCL. Not a trace of complaint!”
We hope to invite you twice a year to come and work and polish your mind!
The next one will be in November 2023, watch the calendar!
