Before opening his first retreat center, Pema spent many years living and training in Buddhist temples and centers, immersing himself in the ancient traditions of meditation, martial arts, and yoga. These practices became the foundation of his life—not with the goal of teaching, but as a commitment to living with honesty and depth.
When he arrived in Colombia, his only dream was a quiet, yogic life in the jungle. However, a sudden, near-death experience changed his trajectory. During a long recovery in a Medellin hospital, he relied entirely on his years of training to heal physically, mentally, and emotionally.
As patients and visitors witnessed the calm and resilience he embodied, they began seeking his guidance to find their own peace. Unsure if he should teach them, Pema reached out to his guru, who encouraged him to dedicate his life to sharing the wisdom he had received. This journey led to the opening of La Casa de Loto in 2016 and, later, the creation of Senda Loto in 2025, alongside his friend Oliver, founder of Senda Hotels.
Sit still —
long enough,
and the need to become someone
begins to dissolve.
There is nothing broken here.
Not in you,
not in the world.
Life flows,
sorrow folds into joy,
confusion into clarity,
and back again.
What remains?
This vast, unmoving presence —
kind by nature,
wild by nature,
clear as the sky before dawn.
Let that be your mirror.
Let that be your refuge.
And when others come,
confused or hurting —
don’t teach them.
Just be the space
where they can remember
who they are.
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