Study of Tibetan Buddhism
Shanti Deva Buddhist Tibetan Retreat
with Gen La Geshe Pema Dorjee & the Venerable monk Lobsang Tsering
- 22 – 27 June 2027
- 30 July – 4 August 2027
- 6 – 11 August 2027
Available Dates
Retreat 1
22 – 27 June 2027
5 nights (6 days)
Retreat 2
30 July – 4 August 2027
5 nights (6 days)
Retreat 3
6 – 11 August 2027
5 nights (6 days)
All three retreats follow the same programme, so please choose and register for one retreat only.
Meet the teachers
Gen La Geshe Pema Dorjee
A life devoted to learning, service and the Dharma.
Geshe Pema Dorjee was born in Tibet and fled with his family in 1959, growing up in Dharamsala, India. He studied Buddhist philosophy and in 1995 was awarded the Geshe degree - the highest academic title in Tibetan Buddhism. For over 20 years he taught and served as principal at the Tibetan Children's Village. At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, he founded the Bodong Research Center and a monastery in Kathmandu. He has also led extensive humanitarian projects, including schools, orphanages, water systems, and earthquake relief in Nepal. Since 1997 he has been teaching worldwide, known for his clarity, warmth, and compassion.
Venerable Lobsang Tsering
Buddhist monk Lobsang Tsering co-leads the retreat with Gen La Geshe Pema Dorjee and supports the programme of Buddhist study, meditation and discussion.
The Programme
Study, practise and live together - the same programme on all three retreats.
Joyful Effort
The seventh chapter of Shantideva's The Bodhisattva's Way of Life.
Mahayana Buddhism
Introduction to and study of the Mahayana path.
Meditation
What is meditation and how do we meditate?
Retreat Details
Location
A countryside farm in the Netherlands
Farm address: Duisterendijk 2, Wijhe, Netherlands
Getting there
- 15 minutes by car from Zwolle; by train, change at Zwolle for Wijhe (Schiphol Airport to Zwolle takes 1h15)
- Free pickup from Wijhe train station between 14:00 and 16:00 on arrival day
- Return transport to Wijhe train station is arranged by the organisers
Daily Rhythm
Every retreat runs from an arrival afternoon, through the study days, to a closing morning.
Arrival day
Study days
Final day
Afternoon workshops include Tibetan momo cooking, painting Tibetan motifs and calm yoga.
What's Included
Accommodation
- 5 nights (6 days)
- Shared rooms of 2-4 participants
- One couple room with a double bed, subject to availability
- Bedding & towels (pool/sauna towel not included)
Board, farm & workshops
- Full vegetarian meals throughout the retreat
- Hot drinks & water
- Small ecological swimming pond, sauna, hot tub & fire circle
- Tibetan momo cooking, Tibetan motif painting and calm yoga workshops
Price & Registration
Places are limited to 10-15 participants per retreat.
Total per participant
€795
Base €657 + 21% VAT €138
Includes accommodation, full vegetarian meals, hot drinks & water, and all workshops.
Register onlineRegistration runs through the organiser's form and opens in a new tab.
Download the brochure (PDF)Payment
- €200 deposit on registration
- Balance of €595, due four months before your retreat
- The balance may be split into 2 or 3 instalments on request
Cancellation
- Full refund up to 4 months before the retreat starts
- 50% refund between 4 and 2 months before the start
- From 2 months before the start: no refund, unless a replacement participant is found (then a full refund)
Questions? Get in touch
Not sure yet, or want to know more before you register? Send a message and you will get everything you need to know.
Contact Tete Dagani, the retreat organiser