ABOUT US
La Casa de Loto is a small Buddhist retreat centre committed to transmit a traditional path to awakening which leads to inner peace, clarity and mindfulness, through the practices of:
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Buddhist meditation (samatha and vipassana as taught in the Dujdom Tersar lineage of Tibetan Buddhism)
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Hatha yoga
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Periods of Noble Silence
OUR STORY
La Casa De Loto was born from an unexpected journey. When Pema arrived in Colombia in 2014 seeking a simple yogi life in the jungle, he quickly found himself battling a deadly disease in a Medellín hospital. However, instead of despairing, he offered solace to others through his calming meditation guidance. Soon, these informal sessions grew into his first meditation students.
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After a year in Medellín, he met his wife María at a children's foundation, where she worked as a secretary and he taught yoga and meditation to the kids. United by compassion, they formed a beautiful partnership and soon left the city behind, transforming a quiet farm into a small retreat center open to all spiritual seekers. In 2016, La Casa De Loto opened its doors, offering refuge to people from all over the world seeking a deeper connection with themselves, nature, and others.
PEMA (Founder & Lead Meditation Teacher)
Pema is an experienced meditation teacher and yogi with over a decade of dedicated practice in Tibetan Buddhism, specifically in the Dzogchen tradition. He learned from respected teachers like H.H. The Dalai Lama, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, and his Guru, Loppon Jigme Rinpoche.
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Losing both parents deeply affected Pema during his childhood, sparking a strong desire to understand the meaning of life. He initially found comfort in music, which led to a successful career. However, despite his achievements, he felt an ongoing emptiness. This inner struggle eventually led him into very deep depression.
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At his lowest point, on the brink of despair, he realized that all thoughts and emotions are merely essence-less projections of the mind. Renouncing material attachments, Pema set out on a journey around the world to explore the workings of the human mind. He studied with some of the greatest Buddhist masters and yogis, and spent years in intensive meditation retreats.
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Pema's teachings are rooted in tradition but are also practical, offering insights from his own experience and wisdom.