Study of Tibetan Buddhism
Shanti Deva Buddhist Tibetan Retreat
with Gen La Geshe Pema Dorjee & the Respected monk Lobsang
Available Dates
First retreat
June 19-24, 2026
5 nights (6 days)
Second retreat
August 4-9, 2026
5 nights (6 days)
Who is Geshe Pema Dorjee?
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.
Retreat Details
Location
A countryside farm in the Netherlands
Farm address: Duisterendijk 2, Wijhe, Netherlands
Accessibility
- 15 minutes by car from Zwolle (1h15 by train from Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam)
- Free pickup from Zwolle train station (14:00-16:00)
- Shared transport back to the station at the end: ~€10 per person
Daily Schedule
Arrival Day
- 14:00-17:00Arrival & Room Check-in
- 17:00-18:00Farm Tour
- 18:00-19:00Dinner
- 19:00-20:00Introduction & Program Overview
Study Days
- 07:00-08:00Guided Meditation
- 08:00-09:00Breakfast
- 09:00-12:00Morning Teaching (with short break)
- 12:00-13:00Lunch
- 14:00-17:00Afternoon Teaching (with short break)
- 18:00-19:00Dinner
- 19:00-20:00Q&A Session
Final Day
- 07:30-08:30Breakfast
- 08:30-10:00Closing Session & Q&A
- 10:00-12:00Free Time
- 12:00Check-out
A Tibetan Momo Cooking Workshop will be held on one of the retreat days.
What's Included
Accommodation
- 5 nights (6 days)
- Double rooms
- Rooms for 3-4 people
- Single room
- Option to stay in a tent or caravan at reduced price
Services
- Bedding & towels (pool/sauna towel not included)
- 3 vegetarian meals daily + drinks & snacks
- Use of all farm facilities - Outdoor hot tub, Sauna, Ecological pool and more
Pricing
€640
per participant (tax included)
Price Breakdown
Payment Terms
- First payment (deposit): €140 upon registration
- Second payment: €500, four months before retreat
Cancellation Policy
- Up to 4 months before start: full refund of deposit
- After second payment (full payment): 25% refund
- If a replacement participant is found: full refund
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10-15 participants
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