Registration

https://registration.karmaguen.org/

KG Summer Course Program 2024

Fri 14th
17:00: Session with Lama Ole Nydahl
20:00: 16th Karmapa Meditation

Sat 15th
10:00 – 13:00: Ngöndro Explanations
15:00 – 18:00: Personal practice
20:00: “30-year anniversary of Kalachakra Stupa” – Stories with Pedro Gómez + Maggie Lehnert, 16th Karmapa Meditation

Sun 16th
10:00 – 13:00: Dharma topics with Traveling Teachers
15:00 – 18:00: Personal practice
20:00: TT Panel about Teacher Student Relationship, 16th Karmapa Meditation

Mon 17th
10:00 – 13:00: TT Panel about Diamond Way Buddhism
15:00 – 18:00: Personal practice
20:00: Panel with Maggie Lehnhert, Eva & Manfred Seegers about “Stupas as a symbol of mind”

Tue 18th
10:00 – 13:00: Dharma topics with Traveling Teachers
15:00 – 18:00: Personal practice
20:00: TT Panel about Refuge, Three International Projects presentation

Wed 19th
10:00 – 13:00: Ngöndro Explanations
16:00: Empowerment with H.H. 17th Gyalwa Karmapa & Lama Ole
20:00: 16th Karmapa Meditation

Thurs 20th
10:30: H.H. 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Teachings
15:00 – 18:00: Personal practice
20:00: TT Q&A Panel, followed by the 16th Karmapa meditation

Fri 21st
10:00 – 13:00: Dharma topics with Traveling Teachers
16:00: Empowerment with H.H. 17th Gyalwa Karmapa & Lama Ole
20:00: Meeting the Buddha Presentation, 16th Karmapa Meditation

Sat 22nd
10:30: H.H. 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Teachings
15:00 – 18:00: Personal practice
20:00: Three International Projects Presentation / Auction, 16th Karmapa Meditation

Sun 23rd (Located at the Benalmadena Stupa)
16:00: H.H. 17th Gyalwa Karmapa & Lama Ole Empowerment at Benalmadena Stupa

 

Breakfast: 8:00 – 10:00
Lunch: 13:00 – 15:00
Dinner: 18:00 – 20:00

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Getting to Karma Guen

We are expecting a lot of friends joining this course. Therefore, we fully recommend you use our shuttle service directly from Malaga airport to Karma Guen and back. This is the easiest door to door service, and you can avoid the crowded parking at Karma Guen. If you decide to come by your own or rented car, there will be different parking options around Karma Guen. If you come by car, use this google map route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XZ3H9DQujq2KYbhA6

Address
Karma Guen, Aldea Alta 1, 29718, Velez Málaga Spain

The bus tickets to stupa Benalmadena program will be sold during the course by our office.

If you need transport to or from Karma Guen then please register at the main form of registration (TBC) or write an email 3 days before – kgtd@online.de

Accommodation

Karma Guen is a camping site, so please be prepared for full camping conditions: outdoor showers and toilets without the guarantee of warm or cold water; staying in tents with beautiful views. Please bring your own tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, towel, and any equipment and personal items you might need. As you will be camping in nature, please bring mosquito repellent and sunscreen. There will be a limited possibility to rent tents and sleeping bags. If you need a tent, mat, or sleeping bag, please book in advance at karmaguen@diamondway-center.org.

Small tent: €25 + €20 deposit
Mat: €10 + €5 deposit
Sleeping bag: €10 + €5 deposit
Duvet cover: €5 + €5 deposit

Catering

Our amazing kitchen team will provide three meals a day for everybody registered to stay at Karma Guen. Food is not included in the price for those not registered to stay at Karma Guen; however, there will be the possibility to purchase meals additionally.
Due to the extreme fire risk, it is absolutely prohibited to cook on your own.

You do not need to bring your own dishes. Karma Guen will supply disposable dishes, cups, and cutlery. We will not have a dishwashing area for this course. Instead, we will have a great juice bar with fresh juices, a cafeteria, and several places where you will be able to buy bottled water, in addition to the full service provided by our two cafeterias on site.

Laundry

There will be no laundry service during the course.

Medical Support

Our team of trained doctors will be available on-site for any minor urgent medical assistance. Please do not forget your prescribed medications. The nearest emergency clinic is in Torre del Mar:

Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquia
Av. del Sol, 43, 29700 Vélez-Málaga, Málaga
Phone number: 951067000

Open 24 hours.

Childcare

We don’t have childcare service and parents take full responsibility attending the course with children. We will have a corner for children, where parents also can enjoy streaming and follow the program.

Translation

As usual, you will have the opportunity to listen to the teachings in German, Polish, Hungarian, Spanish, Russian, Bulgarian, Czech, and possibly other languages thanks to the translation team. Radio tunes will be announced on site.

A limited number of radios will be available for buy or rent at the shop in the gompa level.

Karma Guen Shops

We will have 2 shops with variety of Dharma related books, meditations, and other goods, accepting cash and bank cards.

Andalusian Summer Conditions

Summer in Andalusia, southern Spain, is characterized by abundant sunshine. Be prepared for hot weather and intense sunlight. Make sure to bring hats, caps, or any other protection for your head and skin, as well as sunglasses and sunscreen. It is recommended to drink plenty of water, have salty snacks.

Sprays against mosquitoes and other insects will also be useful. Please check the weather forecast for Vélez-Málaga a few days before your trip to Karma Guen and carefully inspect your equipment.

No fires will be allowed in Karma Guen (including candles, mini gas bottles, etc.) due to the dry season and high fire risk. Smoking is restricted to designated smoking areas (please follow the signs).

What to bring with you – tips and tricks

If you are a European citizen, please remember to bring your European Health Insurance Card.

If you are coming from overseas, be sure to have valid health insurance.

If you plan to bring any precious items with you, be prepared to take good care of them at all times. We will have charging stations available for your phones, tablets, and laptops, but there will be no lockers or protected areas. All your belongings are your responsibility – please look after them!

Internet

There is a Wi-Fi network in Karma Guen; however, we cannot guarantee a high-quality Wi-Fi connection during the course. Be prepared for potential difficulties connecting to the internet with your phones, tablets, or laptops, especially when there are many people on-site. Make sure to handle your important matters online before arriving at Karma Guen, or be prepared to use your mobile data from your private provider.

When You Arrive

Upon arrival at Karma Guen, we recommend that you first register and obtain your wristband for the course. This will make it easier for you to access the Gompa. If you have a bed confirmation, please check the lists near the Office. If you rented a tent, please find the Job Center to retrieve the tent.

Pets

Please note that no pets are allowed at Karma Guen.

Helpers

To organize a big course, we always need helpers. Find the Job (Joy) Center and see where you can be helpful – it’s a nice way to connect and feel a part of the course. A smile and kind words also count!