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Everyone is welcome. Come as you are.
Leave a little more at peace.

Retreats, projects and open stays at a Buddhist retreat center
on a serene location in Winterswijk.

Upcoming Retreats

Traditional and modern

The path to world peace opens through inner peace. We offer a path rooted in the Tibetan buddhist Nyingma lineage, with both traditional and modern teachings especially suited for present society.

Open for all

We are a buddhist center with retreat programs open for people from all backgrounds. We also offer open stays with a tailor made or personal program with art, writing, nature a.o..

Sustainable

We offer delicious and locally sourced organic vegetarian meals. We make use of renewable energy. We are a volunteer community in close cooperation with the long established German and Dutch Nyingma-City Centers.

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Winterswijk

Our retreat center is a hidden gem in nature: 12 guest rooms, shared spaces for quiet and community, and calm outdoor corners tucked into the landscape. Surrounded by forests and fields, it’s a place designed to refresh your mind, body, and spirit.

Whether you’re looking for calm surroundings, guided retreat programs, or nourishing vegetarian meals, we offer flexible stays with tailor-made or personal programs for people from all backgrounds.

Address: Kreilweg 1, 7108AK Winterswijk-Woold

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Retreats

Nourishment for body, mind and spirit.

Upcoming retreats

The Joy of Dancing
  • Fri 12 Dec
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  • Sun 14 Dec 2025
Weekend Kum Nye Dancing. Your mind will discover the treasures the body offers. Weekend with Ton van der Scheer and Jurgen Boetcher
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Boeddha en de Vier Edele Waarheden
  • Fri 16 Jan
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  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
De Vier Edele Waarheden is de eerste lering die Boeddha gaf. Tijdens deze retraite werken we met vragen die deze basislering oproept.
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Digital Detox
  • Fri 30 Jan
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  • Sun 01 Feb 2026
In this weekend of Digital Detox retreat we will explore how to loosen the grip of our digital habits and rediscover a more natural way of being with Elske van de Hulst and Charlotte van Leeuwen.
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All retreat types

Open Stays

Enjoy the peaceful environment at your own pace following your own program

Retreats

Practice a weekend, midweek or week in a friendly group of fellow seekers guided by certified instructors

Minding Work Business Retreats

Ideal for professionals seeking better balance and more meaningful work relationships, using personal development budgets

Buddhist & Advanced Retreats

For those with experience on the path, we offer programs that deepen your journey

Organization

The World Peace Stupa Center Europe is guided by Tibetan Lama Tarthang Tulku, born in 1935 in Golok, Tibet. A devoted scholar and author of over 40 books, he has dedicated his life to preserving Tibetan Buddhist texts and culture, sharing their spiritual and emotional teachings worldwide in ways that resonate with contemporary audiences.

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"When I came here for the first time I immediately felt at home"
Alois
I like Kreilweg because of its harmony with nature. Silence, beautiful trees, lots of birds, and stunning views in a landscape with a rich history.
Hans
"I am happy to have found a poistive project to work on. It protects me from all the fear and threats that are in the air. Wonderful to work on a World Peace Stupa for Europe."
Elske

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World Peace Stupa retreat Center

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We warmly invite you to support the mission of peace and harmony at the new World Peace Stupa Center Europe by joining the Circle of Support. Circle Members help sustain the daily operations of the retreat center, and in appreciation, they receive a range of special benefits.

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