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 August 2025
| 2 - 3 Aug | Building mental streagth, Jhāna Meditation-workshop (Beginner level) |
| 9 - 10 Aug | Wisdom & Clarity on the body, First Foundation of Mindfulness (Beginner level) |
| 16 - 17 Aug | Culitvating unconditional friendliness, Metta Meditation Weekend (All levels) |
| 23 - 24 Aug | Understanding our feelings, Second Foundation of Mondfulness (Beginner level) |
Retreats in September 2025
| 6 - 7 Sept | Upgrading mental streanth, Jhāna meditation-retreat, (Advanced level)) |
| 13 - 14 Sept | Understanding our mental states, Third Foundation of Mindfulness, (Beginner level) |
| 20 - 21 Sept | Understanding suffering and culitvating unconditional compassion, Karuna Weekend (All levels) |
| 27 - 28 Sept | Meeting our inner potentials, Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness (Beginner level) |
Retreats in October 2025
| 4 - 5 Oct | Purifying our vision, Vipassana Meditation-Workshop (Beginner level) |
| 11 - 12 Oct | Wisdom & Clarity on the body, First Foundation of Mindfulness (Advanced level) |
| 18 - 19 Oct | Culitvating unconditional appreciation and keeping depression at bay, Mudita weekend (All levels) |
| 25 - 26 Oct | Understanding our feelings, Second Foundation of Mindfulness (Advanced level) |
***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. Teachers support: enabling Dhamma Teachers to join annual polishing retreat, that they can deepen their knowledge and wisdom to continue sharing them with others.
4. 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.