Program
Nunnery currently offers weekend meditation retreats designed to support both beginners and experienced practitioners. Each program includes: Introductory and in-depth teachings on the central theme, guided meditations and instruction, silent sitting and walking meditation, mindful eating practice, group discussions and Q&A sessions. Retreats size is intentionally small, with 5 to 10 participants per retreat. Please bring your lunch box. Soup and bread will be provided on Saturday evening. Tea, coffee and water are available throughout the day. Retreat Schedule: Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. All teachings are offered for free. However, Dāna, a voluntary donation*** is warmly welcomed.
Retreats in October 2025
4-5 October (Vipassana for Beginner)
11-12 October (First Foundation of Mindfulness, Advanced level)
18-19 October (Mudita Weekend, All levels)
25-26 October (Second Foundation of Mindfulness, Advanced level)
Retreats in November 2025
November 1-2 (Vipassana for Advanced)
November 8-9 (Third Foundation of Mindfulness, Advanced level)
November 15-16 (Buddhanussati Weekend, All levels)
November 22-23 (Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness. Advanced level)
Retreats in December
December 6-7 (Four Great Elements Meditation, All levels)
December 13-14 (Mindfulness of Breathing, Anapanasati Meditation, All levels)
December 20-21 (Upekkha Weekend, Buddhist Equanimity, All level)
Christmas Retreat with Dhammadipa in Amsterdam (Dates to be announced, please see Dhammadipa announcements too )
New Year Retreat 27-28-29-30-31 December (5 Days overnight retreat for women, conducted in Myanmar language, translation available both to Dutch and English)
Online Program, 2025 and 2026
Starting from the 6th November, we will meet every Thursday from 1:00 to 2:30 PM for an Online Dhammapada Reading Session .
Each session includes reading approximate 8/9 verses and reflection on them, followed by discussion from each participant, silent meditation, a short Metta and sharing of merits. We will be using Gil Fronsdal translation of the Dhammapada, any version, either digital or paper, is recommended to have with you during the session. Zoom link and participation guidelines will be provided upon registration.
However, it is required to register for each session you join. As we keep the group up to 8-10 participants to create a calm and personal atmosphere, this allows everyone the opportunity to join and share the space equally.
***Dhamma teachings are offered to all for free. Donations are intended for the teacher's livelihood, nunnery facilities and maintenance: enabling us to continue with the work of sharing Buddha's Dhamma with the community. Donations received beyond necessary amount will be directed towards our priority projects which are:
1. For orphan young nuns, victum of war and earthquake in Myanmar: ''Sasana Ramsi Nunnery, Yae Ta Gung Hill, Patheingyi Township, Mandalay, Myanmar'' providing health care, shelter and education for them under the guidance of senior compassionate nuns.
2. For food bank in Lelystad. We aim to support regularly.
3. When possible, a permanent Nunnery in the Netherland: a woman-led lasting home for Dhamma study and practice, to be eventually entrusted to a future qualified Dutch nun.