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International Theosophical Centre Naarden (ITC-Naarden)
The ITC aims to foster the principle of Universal Brotherhood and Peace under the inspiration of the highest human values, with the will to serve the world and having regard to the Oneness of Life in all living beings.
Since 1925 a wide range of activities has been contributing to the unique and special atmosphere of the Centre. The Centre could be considered as a portal, providing a focus on the finer energies which greatly contribute to its ‘wholeness’ and ‘sacredness’. Visitors, when in quietness and openness, can thus be greatly helped and inspired. This can be considered as the special role of ITC Naarden.
Mission statement
To serve humanity as a spiritual study and retreat Centre, inviting people to work on inner transformation.
| Name of Centre: | International Theosophical Centre, Naarden, Nethalands (ITC-Naarden) |
| Address: | Valkeveensleaan 19 1411 GT Naarden, Netherlands. |
| Telephone: | 0031 (0)35 6945121 |
| Email: | info@itc-naarden.org |
| Website: | www.itc-naarden.org |
| Contact Person for information: | Ingmar de Boer, Secretary |
| Do you have a Newsletter: | Yes, Centre News, an English quarterly e-newsletter |
| Ho To Subscibe to Newsletter: | Send email request to: info@itc-naarden.org |
| Aims | |
| Aims of the Centre: | The ITC aims to foster the principle of Universal Brotherhood and Peace under the inspiration of the highest human values, with the will to serve the world and having regard to the Oneness of Life in all living beings. |
| Mission Statement: | To serve humanity as a spiritual study and retreat Centre, inviting people to work on inner transformation. |
| What are our core values (ethical guidelines): | Human regeneration through personal transformation, Freedom of thought, Beauty and Service. |
| Date of establishment: | September 1925 |
| What is unique about the Centre: | Since 1925 a wide range of activities have been conducted to the unique and special atmosphere of the Centre. The Centre could be considered as a portal, providing a focus on the finer energies which greatly contribute to its 'wholeness' and 'sacredness'. Visitors, when in quietness and openness, can thus be greatly helped and inspired. This can be considered as the special role of ITC Naarden. |
| Programs | |
| Is the centre in use year-around or seasonally: | Year-around |
| What kind of programs are offered: | Seminars, retreats, study days, meditation courses |
| In what languages: | Dutch and English |
| Facilities | |
| Short description location and size (acres or hectares) | Beautiful estate: 15 hectates woodland and gardens with different buildings for workers and guests |
| How to reach the centre? | Some 25 km east of Amsterdam, near old city of Naarden. Easiest to reach by plane and then train to Naarden-Bussum railway station |
| Capacity number of sleeping guests | Crystal House 20 rooms with 30 beds, own bathrooms. Lotus House 10 rooms, 12 beds, own bathrooms. Including cottages in total some 50 guests max. |
| Capacity dining hall | Crystal Hall 80 persons, Lotus House 40 persons |
| Types of food served (vegetarian, vegan etc) | vegetarian, vegan |
| What trends have you observed in meal service? | increasingly only dairy products in the morning, rest of the day vegan |
| A library? | yes, in Besant Hall with some 10,000 books, mainly English and Dutch. |
| A meditation room? | Yes, small one in Besant Hall. Other buildings are also used as meditation room |
| A bookshop? | Yes, in Besant Hall |
| Are there other facitlities, not yet mentioned? | three self catering cottages for individual study or retreats |
| Vistors | |
| Are TS travelers welcome? | Yes |
| What are the conditions to stay? | Any stay at the Center is meant to promote quietness of mind, peace and a harmonious life. Therefore, smoking or using drugs on the estate is not allowed; furthermore, only vegetarian meals and non-alcoholic beverages may be consumed. |
| Indication of fees? | Some EUR 32 per day, excluding food |
| Can I stay when there are no programs? | Yes, but no individual programs organised |
| What programs for volunteer workers? | work in the woods and gardens |
| Possible internship? | not yet |
| Other Issues | |
| Renting out to third paries? (Yes, no) | yes, a broad range of very positive spiritual organisations |
| What conditions: | Meeting with the core values and house rules (non-smoking or using drugs, no alcohol, only vegetarian meals). |
| Who to contact: | Manja van der Toorn, head Booking Office |
| email address | verhuur@itc-naarden.org |
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