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. Vegetables and fruit are grown by the community itself and taste absolutely delicious.

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 rates for the Summer Camp are fixed: the full week’s rates must be paid even for partial attendance.