May 2-9, 2026
​Italy Thangka Painting Retreat​
€108 discount for the first 10 Registrants!

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​Set in a beautiful new location in Umbria, the ‘Green Heart of Italy,’ this retreat is for anyone who is interested in Buddhism and Art.

You do not need to have drawing or painting experience, Carmen will guide you personally and will bring you to a higher level.

You can choose from different subjects, including GREEN TARA.
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​The first 10 registrants get a €108 discount and pay €382 for the retreat part instead of €490 (lodging and full board is paid separately)

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Green Tara Thangka Retreat in The Netherlands. This subject is also offered in the Italy Thangka Painting Retreat, see above.

19 t/m 22 Feb, 2026, Veluwe​
​Groene Tara

De Vrouwelijke Manifestatie van Actieve Compassie

Met alternatief voor wie al eens Groene Tara heeft getekend/geschilderd

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​Carmen over Groene Tara:​
​“Wat heerlijk om mijn favoriete onderwerp na vele jaren weer eens te geven! Ik zeg altijd ‘Groene Tara is mijn rolmodel.’ Ooit wil ik ik zijn zoals zij: deze sterke vrouwelijke energie, die krachtig en liefdevol tegelijk is, onverschrokken in het leven staat, tot liefdevolle actie overgaat waar nodig, en die bovendien absoluut vrij is van welke angst dan ook, dat is ook zo’n belangrijk kenmerk van haar.”
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Inclusief drie overnachtingen en alle maaltijden.​
Alle info staat op de website. De aanmeldlink bij Maitreya Instituut wordt zo snel mogelijk gemaakt, waarna je je kunt registreren.
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NB: Omdat verwacht wordt dat deze cursus snel vol zal zitten, wordt er bij teveel aanmeldingen een tweede cursus gegeven van ma 23 t/m do 26 februari.​
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TV portrait with English Subs

Broadcasted two weeks ago on Dutch national TV, I’ve now put this 8min video portrait of me, my work and my students on my Youtube channel with English subs:

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For Last Minute Deciders

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Any questions? Just reply to this email and I’ll get back to you asap.

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Unfortunately we will have to postpone it, as I’ve come to the conclusion that, with all the different parts in organizing in Nepal that is involved, much more time is needed before I can open registrations. And this affects you, because you also need enough time to make your plans, take time off work and book flights.

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I’m really sorry that this tour does not work out in 2026, but I hope to offer it in 2027 (in the same period).

And if all this goes well, you’ll be the first to know!

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Best wishes,

CarmenYou are receiving this email because you’ve shown interest in the Nepal Buddhist Art Retreat and Sightseeing Tour that was announced as a possibility for early march.

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Unfortunately we will have to postpone it, as I’ve come to the conclusion that, with all the different parts in organizing in Nepal that is involved, much more time is needed before I can open registrations. And this affects you, because you also need enough time to make your plans, take time off work and book flights.

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I’m really sorry that this tour does not work out in 2026, but I hope to offer it in 2027 (in the same period).

And if all this goes well, you’ll be the first to know!

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Best wishes,

Carmen

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biocultural anthropologist and Tibetan medical doctor

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