A Tibetan Buddhist institute with sites in Amsterdam and Loenen. This guide is compiled from the place's own published information; we have not visited, and it is not a review.
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The place
The Maitreya Instituut's site (in Dutch, with English event titles) explains that the name Maitreya comes from the Sanskrit Maitri, loving-kindness. It runs programmes in Amsterdam and Loenen, with a calendar covering courses, meditation, retreats and special Buddhist days such as full moon and new moon days.
What it offers
- A Discover Buddhism course for beginners and a Basic Program.
- Pujas such as Guru Puja, Medicine Buddha and Tara.
- Events like a city weekend with Ven. Gendun (14 to 15 November) and a Mahamudra retreat (30 November to 6 December).
- Thangka drawing workshops.
Before you go
- Read what Vajrayana is.
- See the Amsterdam directory.
- Check the calendar on maitreya.nl (Dutch).
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