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Abiding in Peace: A meditation retreat for all

With: David Hope

Discover the art of meditation in the serene beauty of Dechen Chöling. This retreat is designed especially for beginners, offering a gentle introduction to mindfulness, contemplation, and cultivating our innate wisdom.

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It is noticeable that whenever a pause in the action occurs, there is an almost automatic space of contemplation; the mind wastes no time in dwelling on its anxieties but finds within its own solitude, as well as in the stillness of nature, the means of refreshment and renewal.” – Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Through guided meditation sessions from experienced teachers, moments of quiet reflection, opportunities to immerse oneself in nature, and the teachings of meditation masters Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Western Buddhist nun Pema Chodron, you will learn how to reconnect with your inner stillness and rediscover balance in your daily life.

What to Expect:

  • Meditation: Accessible practices to cultivate awareness and presence.
  • Rejuvenation: A peaceful environment to slow down, relax, and nourish body and mind.
  • Connection with Self: Tools and guidance to deepen self-awareness and confidence.
  • Nature’s nourishment: Walks and contemplative time in the tranquil French countryside.

Whether you’re new to meditation or seeking a gentle reset, this retreat offers a supportive space to pause, reflect, and recharge.

Join us for a week of self-discovery, opening, and inspiration.

Practical information

Arrival day: Saturday 7, June. You’re invited to come from 4 pm in order to register and settle in your room. Dinner is served at 6.30 pm, and the orientation talk is at 8 pm. 

End of program: Friday 13, June. Closing circle and banquet in the evening

Departure day: Saturday 14, June. You may leave anytime (no programme). You’re welcome to stay for lunch.

This programme is taught in English and will be translated in French. Requests for interpretation in other languages must be made in advance and confirmed (please indicate your request for interpretation on the registration page).

Programme price

Regular280 €
Patron388 €Help support lower income participants
Early Bird238 €Expires 7 March 2025
Under 30 years of age140 €

If you require financial assistance to attend this programme please contact [email protected].

Accommodation and food

Full board60 €/ night *

* includes standard accommodation and all meals.

Price information

  • Regular: this is the regular price for participating in the programme. Occasionaly (if specified in the programme description), there may be an additional fee for materials, to be paid upon arrival.
  • Patron: for those who can offer more than the regular price, your generosity in paying the Patron Price helps cover the costs for others who are not able to pay the full programme price and provides support to Dechen Chöling.
  • Early Bird: 15% discount on the regular programme price is possible only if you register and pay the total cost of your stay upfront, 3 months prior to the start of the programme, i.e. before 7 March 2025.
  • Under 30 years of age: 50% reduction on the regular programme price for persons under 30 years at the start of the programme.

Accommodation: the standard accommodation we provide is in a dormitory for the winter and a furnished two-person tent in the summer. Extra fees for room upgrades can be paid upon arrival. Additionally, room tax will be charged at 0.22 € per person, per night.

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Note: participation in any programme offered by the association of Dechen Chöling requires you to be up-to-date with the association’s annual fee (15 €), which can be settled upon arrival.

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