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Buddhist Practice*
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Spiritual Practice
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Position at Dechen Chöling
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Motivation
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Tell us more about your motivation for coming to Dechen Chöling. Have you ever lived in a community before? If so, where and for how long? What interests you about living in a spiritual community?
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Winter retreat: Miksang and contemplative journaling

27 December 2024 – 2 January 2025

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.
Sit – Breathe – Walk – Sing: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness and Creativity

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With: Dorothea Gädeke, Alex Paterson

Start off 2025 with this retreat on The Four Foundations of Mindfulness, as taught by Chögyam Trungpa. We will explore how these teachings connect to creativity, playfulness and improvisation, including practices of movement and voice. Open to everyone!
Shambhala Training Level 2 – Open to All

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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).

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