World Peace Stupa Center

Our silent retreat will now take place at the World Peace Stupa Retreat Center, a serene Buddhist retreat site nestled in the tranquil National Landscape of Winterswijk, near the Dutch-German border. It sits in a beautiful, quiet rural setting of woodlands, brooks and traditional farmland. One of the most peaceful and unspoilt parts of the Netherlands. The Stupa Center is being developed as a place for inner peace, reflection and healing, open to people from all backgrounds. At its heart is the vision of the World Peace Stupa a symbolic structure rooted in ancient Buddhist tradition that represents peace, compassion and harmony. The venue offers comfortable guest rooms and welcoming communal spaces, including a shared living and dining area, as well as quiet corners indoors and outdoors for contemplation and meditation. Almost all bedrooms have a private bathroom, offering comfort and privacy during your stay. In the Garden Wing there are eight small bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. In addition, there is one larger double bedroom and one small single room that share one bathroom. At the end of this wing is a spacious panorama room with wide views, where we meditate and practise yoga. Surrounded by nature, it’s an ideal backdrop for resting the mind, deepening awareness, and coming home to yourself. Meals are shared in the large dining hall, and when the weather allows, there are several tables outside. In another building, there is a beautiful, large meditation room, where we can also meditate and practise yoga.