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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

Nestled in a quiet and beautiful wooded area on the Dutch-German border, our Retreat Center welcomes people from all backgrounds.

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

Address: Kreilweg 1, 7108AK Winterswijk-Woold

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Retreats

Nourishment for body, mind and spirit.

Upcoming retreats

Transforming stress into wellbeing

Transforming Stress into Wellbeing
  • Fri 21 Nov
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  • Sun 23 Nov 2025
Tensions are part of life, but stress is unnecessary. Learn how! With Thieu Berkhout en Inge Barmentlo
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Lebendige Stille
  • Fri 28 Nov
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  • Sun 30 Nov 2025
Meditation und Kum Nye Yoga weekend with Sanghaseveka en Angelika Menzel
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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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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

Organisatie

Stichting World Peace Stupa Center Europe operates under the spiritual guidance of Tibetan Lama Tarthang Tulku. Born in 1935 in Golok, Tibet, he studied under many renowned masters among whom his root teacher Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro. The preservation of Tibetan-buddhist texts and heritage is one of his life’s works. He has written over 40 books translated in many languages.

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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, members are offered a range of benefits.

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