Vipassana 5-days Retreat (Dutch spoken)

Vipassana Retreat – Registration from January 2, 2026

The Vipassana retreat takes place at the beautiful Oxerhof estate, near Deventer. This special location offers peace and spaciousness, making it easy to turn inward.

What is Vipassana?

Vipassana means insight: seeing things as they truly are. Through this, it becomes clear who you are in essence, beyond what you have become through experiences and conditioning. Although vipassana is often regarded as a technique, it is in fact an art form that does not belong to any religion.

Naropa’s unique approach

Naropa brings this practice in a unique, tantric way. This creates a combination of intensity, relaxation, and playfulness that awakens your essence. He calls his approach tantric vipassana because everything is interconnected. Another meaning of tantra is expansion. This form of meditation takes you beyond the limits of the mind, allowing awareness to awaken. Another word for awareness is love: love is awareness in action.

Integration plays an important role in this process. Meditation is not something that happens outside of life, but is fully connected to it.

In combination with the Gayatri Mantra and the daily sharings with Naropa, this retreat forms a powerful path toward awakening.

Silence and full attention

During the retreat, we observe complete silence. Therefore, we do not use phones, books, writing materials, or other distractions during these days. Everything is oriented toward turning inward, so you can meet yourself in a direct and unfiltered way.

🔗 Meer info: vipassana.nl

Meals

This year, meals are prepared by Dharani Dhara, our new cook from the Hare Krishna movement, who prepares traditional Vedic meals. The food is vegetarian but not vegan.

To preserve the simplicity and quiet atmosphere of the retreat, we are unable to accommodate dietary preferences or adjustments.
Only in the case of a medical indication can participation be discussed in advance. This must be communicated at the time of registration.

Prices (5-day retreat)

• Shared room (3–4 people): €470 per person

• Double room: €520 per person

• Single room: €580 per person

Discounts for participants with a low income are available upon request.

Registration & payment

Your registration is confirmed once the full amount has been received. Payment must be made in one single transfer; deposits or installment payments are not possible. Upon receipt, you will be placed directly on the participants list.

Payment to:
Naropa Parivartan
IBAN: NL71RABO0129796999
BIC: RABONL2U

Please mention:
“Vipassana retreat” + month of participation + your name.
An invoice is available upon request.

Cancellation policy

• More than 4 weeks before the retreat: €100 will be withheld from the payment

• Less than 4 weeks: 50% refund of the total amount

• Less than 10 days: no refund possible

Tip: travel or cancellation insurance often covers these costs.

📍 Location

Oxerhof Study Center
Oxerhoflaan 6
7428 MB Deventer
The Netherlands

📰 Article by Naropa

“The New Revolution in Vipassana”
Read it at: https://vipassana.nl