Online Weekend Program

Besides day visits, Nunnery offers online weekend meditation and study program for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Each program includes: Introductory and in-depth teachings on the central theme of the weekend (see below), guided meditations and instruction, silent sitting and walking meditation, mindful eating practice, Dhamma discussions and Q&A sessions. All teachings are offered for free. However, a voluntary donation** is warmly welcomed.

Retreat Schedule: Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM,  Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 

Retreat schedule and son link will be sent upon registration, a couple of days before retreat begins.

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 non-residential retreat for women, conducted in Myanmar language, translation available both to Dutch and English)

 Study Retreats in January 2026

January 3-4 (Study weekend on Applied Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, Turning the wheel of New Year with Compassion and Wisdom) 

January 10-11 (Applied Abhidhamma, The Buddhist Psychology, Level 1A)  

January 17-18 (Weekend for Renewal of Faith and Strength in Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha)

January 24-25 (Applied Abhidhamma, The Buddhist Psychology, Level 1B)

Retreat in February

February 7-8 (Contemplation on the value of spiritual friends, Sangha)

February 14-15 (Gratitude weekend for the lineage of teachers)

February 21-22 (Exploring Ovada Patimokkha, A Buddhist guide to peaceful coexistence in the modern world )

Retreat in March

 March 7-8 (Dhamma and family) 

March 14-15 (Dhamma seed, individual's future potential)

March 21-22 (Buddhist Four Elements Detail Analysis for overcoming attachment and deconstructing the self)

March 28-29 (Exploring Sila, Buddhist moral for building and maintaining a safe society)

Dhamma Reading 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 small to create a calm and personal atmosphere, this allows everyone the opportunity to join and share the space equally.  *Thursdays that overlap with other long retreats we run are exceptions that they are not mentioned in registration form.