Guests meditating with Pema
Guests meditating with Pema
WELCOME
Are you looking to reconnect with yourself, others, and nature?
Welcome to La Casa de Loto, a meditation and yoga retreat center nestled in the lush mountains of Guatapé, near Medellín, Colombia. Inspired by the Buddha’s forest retreat tradition, our sanctuary offers a peaceful and comfortable space where meditation and yoga are not only taught, but lived. Surrounded by jungle-clad hills, fresh spring water, vibrant birds, and breathtaking views of the sacred El Peñón de Guatapé, La Casa de Loto invites you to step away from the noise of modern life and return to what truly matters.
We offer both flexible open retreats and silent Buddhist retreats immersions:
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Open Retreat: Designed for those seeking flexibility, La Casa de Loto welcomes guests year-round. Enjoy daily morning yoga and pranayama sessions to awaken the physical and subtle body, alongside guided open-awareness meditation in the evenings to calm and settle the mind. Whether you stay for a few days or several weeks, this is a profound opportunity to practice, rest, and immerse yourself in a peaceful, contemplative environment.
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Buddhist Retreat: A structured, immersive experience offering authentic instruction in Shamatha (calm-abiding) and Vipassana (insight) meditation as taught in the Dudjom Tersar tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. These retreats combine daily meditation, Hatha yoga, and pranayama with periods of noble silence, all supported by a dedicated retreat environment.
PEMA (OUR FOUNDER)
Losing both parents in childhood, followed by the loss of his inheritance, set Pema on a lifelong search for meaning. These early experiences revealed the fragile nature of worldly security at a young age. While music initially became a refuge and eventually led to a successful international career, the unresolved pain of his youth later gave rise to a profound inner crisis.
At his lowest point, a deep insight into the transient nature of thoughts, emotions, and the mind itself reshaped his life. Rather than turning away, he began to meet his experience directly. Pema left behind his career and possessions to devote himself fully to the Dharma, spending the next fifteen years immersed in Tibetan Temples, Colombian mountain retreats, and study within the yogic and Tibetan Buddhist traditions, particularly Dzogchen. He has studied under esteemed masters such as the Dalai Lama, Dr. Alan Wallace, and his root teacher, Loppon Jigme Rinpoche.
Following years of retreat, Pema founded La Casa De Loto as a sanctuary for people to reconnect with themselves, others, and nature through meditation, yoga, and contemplative practice. His teachings are grounded, direct, and free from spiritual pretense.
At La Casa de Loto, you’ll find an enriching and transformative experience designed to bring positive change to your life. Our retreats offer guidance in mindfulness and foundational Buddhist meditation practices (Vipassana and Shamatha), daily Hatha Yoga sessions, and periods of Noble Silence to encourage deep contemplation and inner transformation.
Inspired by the tranquility of the Buddha's forest retreat tradition, La Casa de Loto offers a space for meditation and mindfulness practices amidst the beauty of nature. Our thoughtfully designed eco-friendly cabins, nestled in the forest with a mountain creek flowing by, offer comfortable spaces for relaxation and enchanting views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and listen to the calming sounds of nature.
At La Casa de Loto, we enjoy serving you delicious, healing Ayurveda inspired dishes. Our thoughtfully assembled meals feature locally grown vegetarian food and sustainably sourced ingredients, prepared with lots of love. We believe in the healing power of Food, and craft our meals carefully to balance the bodies doshas (the element constitutions), promoting overall well-being and health.
La Casa de Loto is located in the magical mountains of Guatapé offering mesmerizing views, abundant wildlife, nature, and a refreshing breath of fresh air, inviting you to experience a world of natural beauty and tranquility.
Travel from MDE airport usually takes around 80 minutes, and around 2 hours from Medellin City (el Poblado).