Centro Budista Padmasambhava de P.R.

Tibetan Buddhist practice in Santurce

United States Santurce Tibetan donation

Santurce’s urban rhythm provides the setting for a center connected to the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center, where Tibetan Buddhist study and practice are associated with the Nyingma and Vajrayana traditions. The Puerto Rico center’s teacher is Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche; its spiritual director was Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche, whose life spanned 1938 to 2010. That lineage connection gives visitors a clear point of orientation, even if the details of a particular gathering depend on the program. The address is Calle Valencia 108, placing the center in Santurce rather than a remote retreat landscape. It runs by donation, a model without a fixed fee, though event-specific arrangements may vary. If you are curious about Tibetan Buddhist practice in a city setting, contact the center directly for current sessions, language, and visitor guidance before setting out.

Highlights

Teaching by Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
A historical connection to spiritual director Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche
Affiliation with the broader Padmasambhava Buddhist Center

Good for

Buddhist beginnersTibetan Buddhist practitionersLineage-focused studentsCity-based visitors

Setting

At Calle Valencia 108, the center sits in Santurce’s urban setting. It is a city-based place for Buddhist study and practice, rather than a remote retreat landscape.

The practice

The center is connected with Vajrayana Buddhism, a Tibetan tradition that brings together meditation, study, ritual, and lineage teachings. Its Nyingma affiliation offers a historical context for that practice. The exact form of a session can depend on the program, so newcomers should check with the center about what to expect and whether any preparation is helpful.

A typical day

Daily structure varies by retreat or gathering, so confirm the schedule with the center before visiting.

Accommodation

Lodging information is not available. Ask the center whether accommodation is arranged for any particular program.

What to bring

For a Vajrayana or Nyingma gathering, wear comfortable clothing suitable for seated practice. Check whether cushions or texts are, and check the local forecast before packing.

Website www.padmasambhavapr.org

Phone 787.722.7156

Email [email protected]

Address Calle Valencia 108