Caring from the Heart

Would you like to do more for others, but feel unsure where to begin? Do caring for those around you, or tending to your environment, seem difficult to fit into your daily life? Or perhaps you feel you simply do not have the mental space for it right now? Then this is an invitation to care for yourself first.

When did you last make time for your own well-being? When was the last moment you truly relaxed? When did you last allow yourself to do something that simply feels good? We often assume that intentionally setting aside time for ourselves is selfish. In fact, the opposite is true.

"A willingness to care for ourselves expands our ability to care for others because our hearts are open to the warmth of what is precious in each of us."
Caring, p. xxi

From 20/11/2026 4:00 pm until 22/11/2026 2:00 pm

By taking good care of yourself, you also create more space to care for others. This is what we mean by caring from the heart. According to the Tibetan Buddhist lama Tarthang Tulku, caring means cherishing ourselves and others, and recognizing all life as a precious gift. His desire for people to become more caring toward themselves was one of the reasons he wrote Caring. As we cultivate caring, or self-care, new possibilities for joy, health, and meaning begin to unfold in our lives.

Respect, Friendship, and Forgiveness
During the "Caring from the Heart" retreat, you will explore the qualities of caring within yourself across six sessions. These qualities — respect and self-respect, unconditional friendship, and forgiveness — can support you in continuing to care for yourself even in difficult circumstances. The course material for this retreat is based on Tarthang Tulku's recent book Caring (available in English or Dutch through Lotusdesignwinkel or in German at DharmaPublishing.de).

This Caring retreat offers an experiential, dynamic journey of self-discovery. Throughout our time together, we will explore a broader and deeper understanding of caring through guided meditation practices, Tibetan yoga exercises, interactive reflection, and open group sharing.

Meditation and Yoga
We warmly invite you to step into new experiences and discover fresh insights into how to care for your body, emotions, and mind in the midst of challenging situations. In the classes, we will explore Kum Nye yoga, guided meditation, and self-massage. We will also engage in interactive reflection by sharing our experiences with one another.

A Meaningful Life
As this renewed sense of care grows, it can create space for a life that feels more enjoyable, healthier, and more meaningful.

"A willingness to care for ourselves expands our ability to care for others because our hearts are open to the warmth of what is precious in each of us."
– Tarthang Tulku

For who?
The retreat is recommended for all.