In 2020 and 2021, due to the Corona virus outbreak, Bodhicharya Summer Camp happened via Zoom. This year, Rinpoche has kindly agreed to teach live, at Casa da Torre. Sessions will also be broadcasted, making it possible to attend via Zoom.
Like every year, Summer Camp will be accessible to everyone, even to those who do not have a deep knowledge of the Buddhist path and did not attend previous years’ sessions.
Casa da Torre is a Christian retreat house, in the North of Portugal. The facilities are excellent, with single and double rooms with twin beds. At a short walking distance flows a river where one can swim or just refresh oneself. There is a fluvial beach and a small terrace, perfect to sit, relax and enjoy a drink.
Participants may also relax and enjoy the activities available around the center. Families are most welcome, however, we are not in a position to provide childcare.
The main venue where the teachings are held and the meals taken. All the rooms are en suite, WI-FI access – sheet and towels included. The following prices include everything: accommodation, meals and teachings for the whole duration of Summer Camp.
All the meals are taken at the main venue, Casa da Torre. The center offers 3 vegetarian meals a day, starting with dinner on July 25th, until lunch on July 31st.
If you want to look for accommodation elsewhere, you can attend the teachings and share lunch with the rest of the Sangha.
The details for payment will be sent when your registration is confirmed.
We have tried to keep the price of the Summer Camp as low as possible – if you can’t participate because of the price, please contact us.
If you have any questions, please send us an email.
The teachings will be given in English. There will be simultaneous translations into French and Portuguese. If you need translation, bring a FM radio.
Click here to download the prayers before and after the sessions
DownloadCasa da Torre | 4730-570 Soutelo | Vila Verde | tel: +351 253 310 400
The closest international airport is Porto (OPO). Many low-cost airlines fly to Porto from a great number of places. See here the measures implemented in Portugal concerning covid-19
There will be buses collecting those who arrive at the airport and taking them back on the last day.
On arrival : 2 buses, one at 14:00 and a second one at 17:00
On departure : 2 buses, both at 14:00
Shuttles costs are included in Summer Camp price.
The closest train station is Braga. From there you can take a taxi to Casa da Torre. It costs around 15€.
Click here for the Portuguese Railway webpage
Timetable for trains Porto / Braga
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Summer Camp online attendance will be on a donation basis. Donations will be used for offerings to Rinpoche, as well as to the translators and technical team. We deeply value your contribution.
25th – 08 pm
26th – 10 am – 05 pm
27th – 10 am – 05 pm
28th – 10 am – 05 pm
29th – 10 am – 05 pm
30th – 10 am – 05 pm
31st – 09 am
UTC time
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