Courses
Lamrim Meditation with Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang NamkhyenSep 02, 2010 to Dec 16, 2010
Lamrim is a series of 21 meditations which contain all the essence of Buddha's teachings and which are arranged in a logical order. Through practising Lamrim we can gain control over our mind and develop good qualities like love, compassion and wisdom. Through this we will come to experience a deep inner peace and satisfaction. Lamrim is very suitable for people who try to integrate meditation with a busy lifestyle, because the meditations are practical and easy to use in all aspects of daily life.
time: 19:30 to 21:00
cost: 10
How to Lose Weight and Feel Great!
Sep 09, 2010
Weight gain is becoming more and more common around the world. In the Netherlands, half of the population is overweight. This lecture will explain the causes of weight gain, including the roles of nutrition, diet, lifestyle and hormonal imbalances. Natural treatment programs will also be discussed to not only prevent weight gain, but to help you lose weight and feel great.
time: 19:30 to 21:00
cost: 10
Chinese Language Course
Sep 14, 2010 to Dec 07, 2010
Our Chinese courses are designed for anyone, for example students and young professionals, who want to develop a basic knowledge of the Chinese language. This is a good investment for an internship or job in China, or for (future) business relationships with China, or for people who have a personal interest in the Chinese language and culture. Course runs September 14 to December 7 2010 (excluding October 26).
time: 19:30 to 21:30
cost: Euro 239 for 12 weeks
Basic Photography Course
Sep 15, 2010 to Dec 08, 2010
In six lessons we will cover the most basic and important elements of Photography such as composition, angle of view, lighting and depth of field, as well as learn how to optimize your use of the camera.
time: 20:00 to 22:00
cost: 240
Dutch for Expats - Absolute Beginners Course
Sep 20, 2010 to Nov 29, 2010
This course is meant for absolute beginners with no knowledge of Dutch.
time: 10:30 to 12:00
cost: 260, includes materials
Dutch for Expats - Absolute Beginners Course
Sep 22, 2010 to Dec 01, 2010
This course is meant for absolute beginners with no knowledge of Dutch.
time: 18:00 to 19:30
cost: 260, includes materials
Dutch for Expats - Beginners Plus
Sep 22, 2010 to Dec 01, 2010
Beginners course block 2 (level 0 →A1)
time: 20:00 to 21:30
cost: 260, includes materials
Business Vocabulary Building Course
Sep 25, 2010 to Dec 11, 2010
The course is aimed at pre-intermediate students who wish to improve their spoken and written vocabulary in business English. It will run on Saturday mornings for 10 weeks, September 25th to December 11th 2010.
time: 11:00 to 12:30
cost: 185, plus course materials (approx 29)
Read your way to better English
Sep 27, 2010 to Jun 06, 2010
This course is for people who like to read, and who would like to improve their spoken and written English. Students will be given a chance to improve their English through reading some of the greatest story writers in the English language and discussing how they construct their stories. Writers will include Joyce, Hemingway and OHenry.
time: 18:00 to 19:30
cost: 185 for course, includes materials
Tai Chi Workshop
Oct 09, 2010
What is Tai Chi? Why do people practice Tai Chi? What are the short term and long term benefits? These and many more questions will be answered throughout this interactive workshop.
time: 13:00 to 17:00
cost: 60
Special Focus:The American Book Center | |
Just a two-minute walk from the Treehouse! Drop in for a large selection of Books, Magazines, Games...
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TEDx: Breakthrough
De Bres, Elise|11/2009|€ 24.99 |
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The Book of Samuel
Raschke, Erik|10/2009| |
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Spontaneous Evolution: Our Positive Future (and a Way to Get There from Here)
Lipton, Bruce H.|08/2010|€ 19.99 |
| 4. |
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Tolle, Eckhart|08/2004| |
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The Purposeful Universe: How Quantum Theory and Mayan Cosmology Explain the Origin and Evolution of Life
Calleman, Carl Johan|10/2009| |
| 6. |
Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires
Hicks, Esther|10/2004|€ 17.99 |
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