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Healthy Planet, Happy Life - Caring for Nature, 20-22 February 2026

We are facing three global crises that are of great concern: global warming, pollution and biodiversity loss. For many people these crises cause anxiety as they seem too vast to address in our personal lives. However, during this weekend we will see that we can contribute to the solution by caring for ourselves and for the nature around us. You will gain insight into what you can do in your own home, garden, and neighbourhood to help protect the planet. This will provide both clarity and motivation for action. In this weekend scientific information, Caring, Kum Nye Dancing and nature are blended to form an inspiring and energizing weekend.

"Paying attention, staying aware, offering care; these are important in every endeavor, every area."

How can I contribute to a better climate and improve biodiversity?

This weekend, you and nature take centre stage. How can you contribute to a better climate and improve biodiversity? There will be lectures with the latest scientific insights into the importance of biodiversity and the role of trees in climate mitigation. We will go out into nature for inspiration. We will share experiences and there will be room for questions and reflection. Together, you will work on a plan for more biodiversity in your own garden, balcony or neighbourhood. Because what you do in this field matters. And it feels good to contribute to a healthy planet. Relaxing and energizing Kum Nye yoga sessions will enhance our feeling of positive energy.

Programme February 20 - 22

The retreat starts on Friday 20 February at 4 p.m. The retreat ends on Sunday 22 February at lunchtime at 2 p.m.

Friday
16.00 - 16.30 Arrival and check-in
16.30 - 17.30 Retreat session one
18.00 - 19.30 Dinner and clean-up
19.30 - 21.00 Retreat sessions two

Saturday
07.00 - 07.45 Early morning practice
08.00 - 09.00 Breakfast and clean-up
10.00 - 11.30 Retreat session three
11.30 - 12.00 Tea/coffee break
12.00 - 13.00 Retreat session four
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch and clean-up
14.00 - 15.30 Private time for rest, walking, practice or work (kitchen or garden)
15.30 - 16.00 Tea/coffee break
16.00 - 17.30 Retreat session five
18.00 - 19.30 Dinner and clean-up
19.30 - 21.00 Retreat session six

Sunday
07.00 - 07.45 Early morning practice
08.00 - 09.00 Breakfast and clean-up
10.00 - 11.30 Retreat session seven
11.30 - 12.00 Tea/coffee break
12.00 - 13.00 Retreat session eight
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch and clean-upClick here for a detailed time schedule.

The cost for the weekend is €295,- for a shared room with two beds and €395,- per person for a private room with two beds. The retreat price includes all home-cooked meals.

Language: English/Dutch

Instructors

Guda van der Lee
Guda trained as a scientific researcher in physical geography. In 2004, she made the switch to Montessori education, until she was given the opportunity to work at the Nyingma Centre at Dharma Publishing in 2012. Since 2017, Guda has also been teaching Caring classes and Tibetan at the Nyingma Centre Netherlands. Guda lives and works with her husband Hans in the new Stupa Centre.

Hans Renssen
Hans is a retired professor in climate change research. His main research interest is the impact of climate change on the environment, with a focus on climate changes in the past 150,000 years and in relation to the ongoing warming of climate. Hans lives at the Stupa Center.

Jürgen Boettcher
Jürgen Boettcher has been teaching and practicing Kum Nye at the Nyingma Center in Köln and in Odiyan/CA. Jürgen first got into contact with the 'gestures' of Kum Nye Dancing at Ratna Ling/CA and was enthusiastic from the very beginning. Jürgen worked as a school teacher and as a trainer for other teachers to help them to relax and treat the difficulties of their job.