Shambhala Training

Developed by Chögyam Trungpa in 1976, Shambhala Training offers teachings based on the vision that each of us have a natural source of innate wakefulness that we can discover, cultivate and express in our life.

This path is open to anyone seeking to develop gentleness and strength through meditation. Shambhala Training is a series of five contemplative workshops suited for both beginning and experienced meditators. The simple and profound technique of mindfulness and awareness that is used can benefit people of any spiritual tradition and way of life.

Meditation practice helps us to examine our states of mind without trying to change them. This practice encourages openness to ourselves and to our surroundings. It transforms the way we habitually see our life and our world, making our old habits and patterns more transparent and leaving room for a more direct appreciation of situations.

Altogether, Levels 1 to 5 of the Shambhala Training provide a strong foundation in mindfulness-awareness meditation practice, emphasizing the development of genuineness, confidence, humour, and dignity within the complexity of daily life.

Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior

Our practice of meditation will allow us to observe moments of relaxation in which we can not only touch our profound nature but also see how we create a cocoon of habits that prevents us from living fully.

No prerequisites – you may register even if you have not yet done Level 1 of the Shambhala Training.

Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Shared lunch on site.
Content of each day:

Meditation and presentation session, contemplative walks and compassionate exchanges.

For those who wish to stay on site:

Day of arrival: Friday 17 January at 6pm or Saturday 18 January between 8.30am and 9am.
Please specify by email the day and time of arrival to: [email protected]

Day of departure: Sunday 19 January at 17:30.

This programme will be taught in French and translated into English on request.

Repeater special price

If you are participating in this programme (level 2) for the second time, a reduction of 50 EUR will be applied to the regular price below. To benefit from this repeater special price, please make sure you mention this option in the “comment” section when registering.

“Pay what you can” pricing

In an effort to make this programme accessible to as many people as possible, we will be applying a “pay what you can policy”. When you register, please let us know what you can pay for the programme (suggested regular price: 50 EUR / day, 100 EUR / weekend). For food and accommodation, our usual prices apply.


Programme price

Regular100 €
Patron208 €Help support lower income participants
Under 30 years of age50 €

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

Accommodation and food

Full board60 € *

* 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.
  • 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 0.20 € 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.