Guhyaloka Buddhist Retreat Centre

Guhyaloka is a men’s Buddhist retreat centre run by the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order since 1986. Far from the hustle and bustle of the modern world Guhyaloka is a place to relax, unwind, and live a simpler life alone or in the company of other people.

As soon as you arrive at the remote Spanish valley where we are based you will understand why it is called Guhyaloka, which means the "secret realm". It is a magical place that provides a beautiful natural setting in which to deepen one’s experience of meditation and further one’s understanding of the Buddha’s teaching, or “Dharma” is it is traditionally called.

The retreat centre was originally set up to provide facilities for intensive 4-month retreats for committed Buddhists who are preparing themselves for ordination. However, we now also offer facilities for people who wish to do solitary retreats and there are occasional group retreats that are open to the general public.

All events at Guhyaloka except for the Open Day are for men only, but the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order also offers mixed retreats and women’s retreats in other centres.