Five day Kum Nye Intensive retreat with Andis Egle – Live in Amsterdam & online
Through Kum Nye we learn to appreciate the completely wholesome quality of living experience. Through this quality the whole body becomes refreshed, as if showered within by pure spring water. Not only the physical body quickens, but the mind and all senses are invigorated as well; sense impressions and thoughts come to life. A quality of relaxation informs every activity, even walking or eating. Our lives function smoothly, and we become healthy and balanced.
From Kum Nye Relaxation p 4.
Exploring the Three Levels of Kum Nye Relaxation
In this five day Kum Nye Intensive we will experientially tap into living the Kum Nye experience by exploring all three levels of relaxation described by Tarthang Tulku in his Kum Nye books. Feelings will be released to flow, dense areas will be gently invited to melt and little by little old residues of patterning will be transcended.
There will be practices from all three Kum Nye books: Kum Nye Relaxation, The Joy of Being and Kum Nye Dancing. Participants are recommended to bring a notebook for personal notes and if possible their Kum Nye books.
Nyingma Centrum Nederland invited Andis Egle, Kum Nye teacher at Dharma Publishing Academy to present a residential retreat in Amsterdam. We are happy that he accepted the invitation. Andis invited Iloy Scheerhorn to assist him.
Retreat instructors
Andis Egle received degrees from both the College of Arts of Riga and the Academy of Arts of Latvia. He has been a student of the Tibetan master, Tarthang Tulku, since 2009. During this time, he has created numerous sculptures in the Buddhist tradition, along with studying and practicing various forms of Kum Nye
Iloy Scheerhoorn has been a student of Tarthang Rinpoche since 2016. After his studies in economics and psychology, Iloy has become more involved in the Nyingma organization and finished the Kum Nye teacher training in 2023. Right now Iloy is living in the Nyingma Center in Amsterdam and before he lived at Odiyan. At Odiyan and Ratna Ling Iloy has been leading Kum Nye classes and worked as a pressman printing the Kangyur – Words of the Buddha.
Practical information and registration
Time: Tuesday, February 18 – Sunday, February 23, 2025
Place: Nyingma Centrum Amsterdam or online through Zoom
Language: The retreat will be conducted in English.
Costs: € 595,- including all vegetarian meals, coffee, tea and snacks.
Please read our policy in case of cancellation after registration and payment.
For participants living outside Amsterdam a limited number of beds is available in the center at no extra cost. This is simple accommodation in shared rooms. Please let us know timely by email if you want to apply.
In person participation is encouraged, but online participation through zoom is also possible. This will be the same price. Please indicate in the registration form whether you will join in person or online.
Retreat schedule
Tuesday February 18
17.00-18.00 arrival and check-in
18.00-19.00 welcome dinner
19.30-21.00 retreat opening session
Wednesday February 19 – Saturday February 22
07.00-08.00 early morning practice
08.00-10.00 breakfast and clean-up
10.00-11.30 morning session 1
11.30-12.00 tea break
12.00-13.00 morning session 2
13.00-14.30 lunch and clean-up
14.30-16.00 private practice or
16.00-17.30 afternoon session
18.00-19.30 dinner and clean-up
19.30-21.00 evening session
Sunday February 23
07.00-08.00 early morning practice
08.00-10.00 breakfast and clean-up
10.00-11.30 retreat closing session