Postfestival 2026

Summer Retreat

A Practical Path to Lasting Happiness

Guen Rabten will guide a retreat with clear and practical instructions on how to embark on and progress along this joyful and swift path to enlightenment, the ultimate purpose of our human life.

This retreat is open to everyone, in a beautiful setting that encourages the discovery of inner peace, clarity, and lasting personal transformation.

Information

DATE
mon, Aug 10 – sun, Aug 16
OPTIONS
- Full program (6 nights, 7 days)
- Extended weekend (Thursday–Sunday)
- Single-day attendance
PRICE
from €100
LOCATION
Kadampa Meditation Center Montserrat

Teacher

With Guen Kelsang Rabten
National Spiritual Director of Australasia, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan

Prices

FULL EVENT (teachings + accommodation + meals)

Single room €460
Double room (per person) €400
Shared room €340
Camping/camper van €310

WEEKEND (teachings + 2 nights accommodation + meals)

Shared room €150
Camping/camper van €140

TEACHINGS ONLY

Full event (no accommodation or meals) €100

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

Full day €30
Half day €20
Single session €10

Program

Monday, 10th
5:00–7:00 PM Check-in
6:30–7:15 PM Dinner
8:00–9:30 PM Session

Tuesday, 11th – saturday, 15th
10:00–11:15 AM Session
12:45–13:45 PM Session
5:00–6:15 PM Session

8:00–9:30 PM Session

Sunday, 16th
10:00–11:15 AM Session
12:45–13:45 PM Session

Where We Are?

The Temple is located in a very peaceful rural area in the Ca L’Esteve Urbanization in Sant Salvador de Guardiola, 20 minutes from Montserrat.

HOW TO GET TO THE TEMPLE

Important

During the retreats, all sessions will be guided.
Pickup service on the first day of the retreat at Manresa Baixador train station: €6 (round trip).
Departure on the last day of the retreat at 3:00 PM from KMC Barcelona. Available only for retreats.
All meals are vegetarian. No other special diets are provided.

Please note

Prior registration required, with a 25% non-refundable deposit.
We have parking spaces, Wi-Fi, a library, a shop with books and Buddhist items, and a Peace Café.
If you stay in a shared room and/or camping, you should bring a sleeping bag, towel, tent, etc.
Towels (€3) and sleeping bags (€3) are available for rent.

External Accommodation

Casa Elpidia El calvet (10 min by car) Tel: +34 665 614 463
Casa Sira, Urb. Ca l´Esteve (10 min by car) Tel: +34 669 757 561

About us

The Kadampa Meditation Center of Barcelona is a non-profit organization. All the people who contribute are volunteers, and the donations are directed to the International Temples Project, created by the Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.