| dalailama2018.nl | The Buddhist Eye | From September 14th to 17th, 2018, the Dalai Lama visited the Netherlands, presenting a program with public lectures and lessons. The website also publishes a documentary titled ‘My Religion is Kindness,’ which explores the impact of the Dalai Lama on society, focusing on the Dutch connection and the visits of the exiled monk. In addition to the events and the documentary, the site offers transcripts of lectures, information on Tibetan Buddhism, and stories about the essence of compassion as described by the Dalai Lama. | Training → Lectures 171 Events → Conferences & Meetings 5381 | buddhism 86 compassion 185 documentary 1081 lecture 1624 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| nalandabodhi.nl | Nalandabodhi Nederland | The association supports people with meditations and courses, and offers a community (Sangha) that embraces the wisdom of the Buddha. Various paths are offered, including a Path of Study, a Path of Meditation, and a Path of Mindful Living, as well as specific programs such as the Sadhana or Khadiravanitara. The organization offers both physical gatherings in Rotterdam, Zutphen, and Arnhem/Wageningen, as well as online activities throughout the country, including open meditations and courses. | Spirituality → Spiritual Development 278 Adult & Continuing Learning → Spiritual Education 231 | buddhism 86 path 466 meditation 2400 teacher 2890 community 7931 course 14728 | Gelderland → Zutphen 2690 |
| medicijnboedha.nl | Medicijnboedha.nl | The Medicine Buddha is considered the highest healer, residing in a realm beyond the physical world, and is immediately present when invoked. He is a fully awakened Buddha who makes his healing powers available to all on a physical, mental, and spiritual level, with the primary goal of healing ignorance. The website provides information about the Medicine Buddha's mantra, experiences of others, and a video of a havan ceremony in Rishikesh. | Mind & Body → Mind 96 | mantra 56 | |
| karmakagyu.nl | Stichting Karmapa | The center offers daily recitations, lectures, workshops, and the opportunity for individual retreats. It is open to everyone seeking peace and reflection, and offers opportunities for volunteer work or donations. The center is located in Hantum, Friesland, and features a stupa where circumambulations (Kora's) can be performed for the well-being of all beings. | | center 1115 retreat 1638 donation 5110 volunteer 8367 | Northeast-Friesland → Hantum 15 |
| sakya.nl | Stichting Sakya Thegchen Ling | The foundation is located in The Hague and is dedicated to the practice of Sakya Buddhism, under the guidance of Khenchen Sherab Gyaltsen Amipa. The website offers various information, including an agenda of activities, a library evening, opportunities to request pujas and prayers, and an overview of sponsorship projects. The foundation also organizes meditation courses and offers a free trial meditation class, and has an internal trust officer, Timothy Meijer, who is the contact person. | | trust officer 34 trial class 311 meditation 2400 agenda 4374 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| dhonden.nl | Dhonden Foundation | The foundation provides support to monks through projects such as running hospitals, providing daily meals, maintaining a library, and offering accommodation. Recently, the foundation released a book about the Ganden Jangtse monastery in Tibet, written by Geshe Sonam Gyaltsen, which explains rituals and their meaning. The publication of the book took place during a ceremony where representatives of the monastery were present, and the foundation is committed to preserving the tantra tradition within the monastery, unique to Ganden Jangtse. | International Regions → International Culture 193 | monk 23 monastery 151 tradition 736 culture 3922 book 11396 | |
| giftedpigeons.nl | Center for Sensitive Intelligence | The website describes various training programs, including Compassion Training CSI and Compassion Training MBCL, as well as individual MBSR, MBCL coaching and children’s training. Meditation groups are also offered, including audio and children’s meditations, and a commission for the study of compassion. The center offers a secure environment, the ‘Stalstudio’, in Vijfhuizen, and provides information about research, media attention, references, alumni and an agenda. | Wellness → Spiritual Travel 197 | compassion 185 mindfulness 1789 meditation 2400 coach 25810 training 28133 | North-Holland → Haarlem 8674 |
| dzjindag.nl | Stichting Dzjindag | The foundation focuses on facilitating meditation, study, and other activities within various spiritual traditions based on oral transmission. ‘Dzejndag,’ the name of the foundation, refers to the concept of sponsorship in Buddhist traditions, providing support to teachers and institutions. The foundation offers financial and practical support to Buddhist teachers, supports long retreats, and collects donations for Buddhist centers in Europe and Asia. | International Regions → International Culture 193 | tradition 736 meditation 2400 sponsorship 2686 donation 5110 | |
| diamantweg-boeddhisme.nl | Diamantweg Boeddhisme | Diamantweg Buddhism focuses on practical Buddhist lessons and meditations tailored for daily life. The center has locations in various cities, such as Amsterdam, Arnhem, Groningen and Rotterdam, and operates through over 600 Diamantweg centers worldwide, founded by Hannah and Lama Ole Nydahl, under the spiritual guidance of the Karmapa. The website offers information on Buddhism, meditation, the historical figure Buddha, the Buddhist way of life, and the Karma Kagyu lineage. | | karma 19 buddhism 86 lineage 87 center 1115 meditation 2400 teacher 2890 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| jewelheart.nl | Jewel Heart Nederland | The website provides information on various retreats, courses, and activities, including introductory courses, advanced groups, and activities related to Vajrayana and acts of compassion. There is also a blog with news and updates, and a calendar with planned activities and open days. Additionally, there is a library and an archive of materials about Gelek Rimpoche. The organization offers volunteer opportunities and membership information, and organizes rituals and ceremonies, as well as a working group focused on themes around death. | | retreat 1638 meditation 2400 volunteer 8367 blog 13392 course 14728 | |
| bcatriratna.nl | Boeddhistisch Centrum Amsterdam | The center offers various activities, including meditation sessions, courses, and workshops, and is accessible to people without prior experience with Buddhism. The website presents information about Buddhism, the teachings of the Buddha, and specific activities such as Sangha walks and full moon evenings. The center is affiliated with Triratna and this year celebrates the 100th birthday of Urgyen Sangharakshita, the founder of the movement. | | dharma 19 buddhism 86 meditation 2400 course 14728 event 45199 | |
| negenwerelden.nl | The Nine Worlds | The association organizes open rituals and afternoons in the outdoors to connect and present its organization. After the Covid-19 pandemic, members value physical meetings and sharing ideas with other pagans, with the goal of building connections. The next activity is a joint ritual followed by a Heiden picnic on May 11th, where participants should bring their own cup, food, and possibly something to sit on. | Religion → Paganism 22 | picnic 79 ritual 506 article 6000 association 8562 | |
| lamadans.nl | Stichting Dhonden | Monks from the Ganden Jangtse monastery in India visited the Netherlands to perform Lamadances and create Sand Mandalas, with the goal of raising awareness for Tibetan culture and the monasteries of Tibetan refugees in India. In October and November 2009, nuns from the Khachoe Ghakyil nunnery in Kopan, Nepal, created Sand Mandalas in the Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden and the Museon in The Hague, where they also performed ritual singing and dancing. The website offers information on the meaning of Sand Mandalas as symbolic representations of a pure world and on the origin and performance of Lamadances in Tibet, including a video report. | International Regions → International Culture 193 | monk 23 monastery 151 ritual 506 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| himalayansorig.nl | Stichting Himalayan Sorig Foundation | The foundation was established based on engagement with others and the contribution of Tibetan Buddhism. All proceeds from webshop purchases are fully donated to the foundation and used to fund projects. Donations help achieve the foundation's goals and promote generosity and spiritual merit. | Humanitarian Organizations → International Organizations 734 | buddhism 86 donation 5110 foundation 6678 | |
| kadamcholing.nl | Kadam Chöling | Kadam Chöling is an organization founded in 1992 dedicated to promoting Tibetan Buddhism in the Netherlands, guided by the revered Dagpo Lama Rinpochee Jhampa Gyatso. The organization comprises two entities: the Kadam Chöling church community and the Kadam Chöling Foundation, rooted in the lineages of the Dagpo monastery and the Kadampa and Gelugpa schools. The website offers details on teachers, events, donations, links to related websites, and an explanation of Buddhism and the pursuit of happiness. | Social Organization → Humanitarian Organizations 1135 | buddhism 86 happiness 653 teacher 2890 foundation 6678 | |
| theosofiedenhaag.nl | Loge Den Haag TVN | The website provides information about courses, study and meditation groups, and public lectures and discussions, aiming to help people view the world from a different perspective. Loge Den Haag encourages the comparative study of religion, philosophy, and science and offers various study opportunities, including online courses. Potential members can register via the email address tvndenhaag@gmail.com and find more information about membership on the Leden page. | Spirituality → Esotericism 36 | theosophy 11 study group 25 meditation 2400 member 10154 course 14728 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| goedlevenensterven.nl | goedlevenensterven.nl | The website explores the relationship between living consciously and preparing for dying, based on the Tibetan Buddhist vision. The website references the Tibetan Book of the Dead and the books of Sebo Ebbens, which offer further insights into this philosophy. A specific section of the website is dedicated to the ‘7 Life Lessons from the Tibetan Book of the Dead,’ which are freely available. | Life Events → Death 687 | life 2673 | |
| stichtingbodhisattva.nl | Bodhisattva Foundation | The foundation falls under a religious organization due to the recognition of Buddhism as one of the five world religions and has an idealistic aim to promote Buddhism without favoring any particular school of thought. The foundation offers a variety of activities, including dharma lessons, silent meditations, Buddhist courses, lectures, theme days, and Jataka gatherings, led by several Tibetan teachers and drs. Dorien Quik. A library with a rich collection of Buddhist books and spiritual thought is available to visitors who wish to deepen their knowledge. | | buddhism 86 library 988 meditation 2400 teacher 2890 course 14728 | |
| tapiritsa.nl | Stichting Tapiritsa | The website details the teachings and activities of several lama teachers, including H.E. Yongdzin Lopon Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche, Khenchen Tenpa Yungdrung Rinpoche, and others, who lead meditation sessions and offer guidance. The site includes an agenda for upcoming meditation retreats and oefengroepen (practice groups), with specific dates and times listed for Khenchen Tenpa Yungdrung's retreat in October 2025 and ongoing oefengroepen in Amsterdam. Furthermore, the website features a library of books and transcriptions, galleries of images of Buddhas and Dakinis, and links to other Buddhist centers and resources such as Triten Norbutse, Menri, Shenten Dargye Ling, and Ligmincha Nederland. | Spirituality → Spiritual Development 278 | library 988 retreat 1638 meditation 2400 | |
| rigdzin.nl | Rigdzin Community Nederland | The website provides information about Rigdzin Community Nederland, its teachings, and upcoming events, specifically focusing on Dharma teachings and empowerments delivered by various Rinpoches. Recent teachings include workshops on ‘Transforming Suffering and Happiness into Enlightenment’ and ‘Magnetising Power of Kurukulle,’ alongside details about a Long Life Empowerment on the Khandro Thugtik. The center’s activities are centered around Buddhist practices, including prayer, empowerments, and teachings based on the lineage of Dudjom Rinpoche and Yeshe Tsogyal. | Language Learning → Religious Education 345 | dharma 19 lineage 87 empowerment 115 teaching 278 practice 9089 | |
| dharmahouse.nl | Tibetan Buddhist Center Dharmahuis Amsterdam Netherlands | The website provides information on various meditation techniques, including Shamatha, Tonglen, and historical Buddha meditation. Beginner’s courses in Buddhism are offered, and attention is paid to topics such as Tara’s Triple Excellence and the question of truth. The website provides space for community gatherings and provides support for enriching life with the loving wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism, both in person and online. | | buddhism 86 center 1115 meditation 2400 community 7931 course 14728 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| deckerspe.nl | Familie Deckers | The site contains information about the family members Sam, Esther, and Patrick and their activities. The family lives an ecologically conscious life, with a plant-based diet, electric transportation, and energy generation through solar panels. Additionally, the website covers topics such as environmental organizations, holidays, nature, a plant-based food system, music, film tips, meditation courses, and the team behind the site. | Social → Personal Blog 2718 | meditation 2400 film 3007 environment 4873 family 6462 sustainability 18451 | |
| tulkusonam.nl | Stichting Tulku Sonam Choedup Rinpoche | Tulku Sonam Choedup Rinpoche regularly visits the Netherlands, and the website features photos, news, an agenda, a newsletter, and donation options. The foundation of Tulku Sonam focuses on supporting the education of children from the tulku's birthplace, with results such as the start of school in 2014, but still needing assistance. Donations to the foundation are tax-advantaged due to the ANBI status and the available annual reports and policy plan. | | meditation 2400 donation 5110 foundation 6678 | |
| sangha-nijmegen.nl | Sangha Nijmegen | Mindfulness means being present with more attention, avoiding autopilot, and better managing stress. It’s often difficult to find happiness because we frequently operate on autopilot and miss details in our daily lives. Mindfulness originates from Buddhism and has been made accessible to modern people by Jon Kabat-Zinn. | | happiness 653 mindfulness 1789 meditation 2400 stress 3965 | |
| lotuszencentra.nl | Lotus Zen Centers Netherlands | The website provides information about zen meditation courses, both in group settings and individually, as well as intensive weekend and week-long retreats (sesshins). Lotus Zen Centers has multiple locations in the Netherlands, including Arnhem, Den Bosch, Eindhoven, Groningen, Lelystad, Nijmegen, and Meerlo. The site emphasizes the importance of developing an inner compass, supported by compassion and the connection between heart, mind, and abdomen, to cultivate an authentic and caring approach to life. | | zazen 16 compassion 185 center 1115 retreat 1638 meditation 2400 teacher 2890 | Horst aan de Maas → Meerlo 53 |
| dharma-talks.nl | Dharma-Lotus | The organization has six locations in the Netherlands and a retreat center in Northern France. The website provides online Dharma Talks, courses, and a wiki with information on Buddhism, tantra, and meditation. Dharma-Lotus facilitates retreats and pilgrimages to various countries in Asia, aiming to provide peace, balance, and space to visitors. | | wiki 49 founder 52 buddhism 86 retreat 1638 meditation 2400 | |
| vajravidya.nl | Vajra Vidya | The center is inspired by Tibetan Buddhism and has ceased activities in Soest following a relocation to Zutphen, but still provides (online) activities. Visitors can meditate, learn about Buddhism, and participate in activities focused on managing emotions, suffering, and understanding the mind, utilizing various techniques. Vajra Vidya also supports projects that contribute to the preservation of Tibetan language and culture and promote education in Nepal. | Adult & Continuing Learning → Spiritual Education 231 | buddhism 86 meditation 2400 | Gelderland → Zutphen 2690 |
| stildetijd-zijnsorientatie.nl | Stil de Tijd | The learning space is located in the center of Deventer and provides facilities for meditation, individual conversations and study groups. Visitors can find information about the vision behind the offerings, general information about meditation and coaching, as well as details about the retreats and the current concrete offerings. The website also offers practical information and an introduction to Maya Fischer, the owner and Zijnsoriëntatie teacher. | | study group 25 retreat 1638 meditation 2400 coach 25810 | Overijssel → Deventer 4751 |
| aboundlessheart.nl | A Boundless Heart | The website provides information about the group, its practice methods such as Chenrezig and Guru Yoga, and the inspiration from Thaye Dorje, the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa. The website outlines the group's schedule, both in person and online. The site features a quote from Thaye Dorje, the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, about the relationship between purity and earthly existence. | Social Organization → Religious Organizations 1069 | buddhism 86 meditation 2400 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| boeddhisme-nu.nl | Diamantweg Boeddhisme Nederland | The magazine covers topics such as meditation, the lives of various teachers (such as Karmapa, Shamar Rinpoche, and Jamgon Kongtrül Rinpoche), and the history of Buddhism. There are interviews with prominent figures in Buddhism, such as Hannah Nydahl and Lama Ole Nydahl, on topics such as inner wealth and the preparation for Tibetan Buddhism. The website also contains tips for meditation, a list of key terms (tags), and navigation through the various articles. | Periodical Publications → Magazines 1001 | buddhism 86 tradition 736 interview 1371 magazine 2182 meditation 2400 teacher 2890 | |
| spiritfortibet.nl | Stichting Spirit for Tibet | The foundation focuses on preserving Tibetan culture and identity, both within and outside Tibet. In September 2018, the Dalai Lama visited the Netherlands and gave lectures in Rotterdam Ahoy, focusing on compassion. The program included a lecture with Richard Gere, a discussion about the Dalai Lama's life, and a film about the Dalai Lama and research into emotional regulation. | Humanitarian Organizations → International Organizations 734 | compassion 185 lecture 1624 film 3007 foundation 6678 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| stichtingpotala.nl | Stichting Potala | The foundation was established based on a request from a monk at the steps of the Potala Palace in Tibet to provide support to the Tibetans. The foundation actively strives to provide mental and practical support, sharing the views of the Dalai Lama, as evidenced by its involvement in the case of Tenzin Delog Rinpoche. The foundation urgently needs volunteers and offers trips to support Tibetans. | International Regions → International Culture 193 | trip 2032 foundation 6678 volunteer 8367 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| tibetcommunity.nl | Tibetan Community Netherlands | The website includes a statement by His Holiness the Dalai Lama regarding the continuation of his institution, dated 2011. It provides an overview of recent, upcoming, and historical events, including the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and the Tibet Festival. The website describes the history and mission of ‘Tibetan Community Netherlands,’ an organization dedicated to strengthening the ties between Tibetans in the Netherlands and supporting their interests. The organization emphasizes a non-sectarian and non-regionalist approach. | Humanitarian Organizations → International Organizations 734 | statement 83 buddhism 86 event 45199 | Groningen → South-> Europapark 19 |
| tilburg-yoga.nl | Yogacentrum Oost-West | The yoga center offers Hatha and Yin yoga classes, which are available every workday, with specific days for each discipline. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the group size of yoga classes has been reduced to a maximum of 9 students, and extra attention is paid to differentiation and individual corrections. In addition to yoga and therapies such as energy therapy and breathing training, the center also hosts a study group for Tibetan Buddhism and publishes news with preventive health measures. | Alternative Medicine → Qigong 113 | buddhism 86 class 2076 meditation 2400 yoga 3704 therapy 7448 | North-Brabant → Tilburg 8759 |