Youth Leadership

Youth Leadership is an opportunity for young people, ages 16-30 to spend the summer at a meditation retreat center with their peers, make new friends from around the world, help out the local community, and explore the many riches of the Shambhala Path, Dechen Choling and the surrounding French countryside. More information About Youth Leadership

Kyudo Advanced

with Kanjuro Shibata Sensei

This programme is for students who are experienced in long-distance shooting and who are willing to help other students on the path of Kyudo. More information About Kyudo Advanced

Cadet Command Workshop *

This is a three-day period where the older Sun Camp participants prepare the ground and learn about leadership as a way of caring for others. More information About Cadet Command Workshop *

* "Prerequisites apply

International Family Camp

Blazing camp fires, muddy shoes, nature walks, ease, joyful children, great friends, story telling, laughter, simplicity, child-friendly food, meditation practice, art, song, swimming, rolling in the grass, and more. This programme is a Dechen Chöling tradition, and an opportunity to enjoy both play and practice within the mandala of family life. More information About International Family Camp

Shambhala Summer Sun Camp *

A presentation of the philosophy and experience of basic goodness, for children aged 10-16, in a culture of Shambhala Warriorship. More information About Shambhala Summer Sun Camp *

* "Prerequisites apply

Kyudo: the Way of the Bow

with Kanjuro Shibata Sensei

Kyudo, "the way of the bow", is a living tradition of meditative archery, rooted in the warrior traditions of Japan. The Samuraï considered Kyudo the perfect mastery of the bow, and an art form with no other goal than the highest experience of here and now - beyond any strategies of thought and concept. More information About Kyudo: the Way of the Bow

Rites Of Warriorship *

This the Shambhala rites of passage for teenagers. More information About Rites Of Warriorship *

* "Prerequisites apply

Entering the Vajra World *

Join us for this prerequisite for attending Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary. More information About Entering the Vajra World *

* "Prerequisites apply

Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary *

with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Acharya Robert Puts

The Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary introduces the student into the Vajrayana teachings and practices of our Shambhala and Buddhist lineages. Students will receive training in the Primordial Rigden Ngöndro under Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche's personal guidance. More information About Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary *

* "Prerequisites apply

Vajra Garchen *

with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

This programme will contain groups for Primordial Rigden Ngöndro and Kagyü Ngöndro, Werma, Vajrayogini practices. In case of limited space, early registrations will take priority. More information About Vajra Garchen *

* "Prerequisites apply

Scorpion Seal Assembly *

with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

This group retreat with the Sakyong, is for vajrayana practitioners who are inspired to move toward the solitary Scorpion Seal retreat in the future. Scorpion Seal Assemblies will provide the path of training that will prepare students to enter into the solitary retreat. More information About Scorpion Seal Assembly *

* "Prerequisites apply

Ngöndro Intensive *

A programme of intensive group practice for Kagyü or Primordial Rigden Ngöndro . There will be talks on view, meditation, and action related to all four stages of ngöndro. More information About Ngöndro Intensive *

* "Prerequisites apply

Teacher Academy

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Kado Instructors Training *

with Marcia Shibata-Blundell

Instructor Training and deepening Kado practice for experienced Kado practitioners. Participation by invitation only. More information About Kado Instructors Training *

* "Prerequisites apply

Autumn Mahayana Dathün

with Chris de Block and Bart Landstra

During this one-month group retreat, we will study the mahayana path of dedicating one's life and practice to rousing awakened heart. More information About Autumn Mahayana Dathün