Udyana Hermitage is the private home and retreat space of Ajanatha, located in the mountains in the region of Portalegre, Portugal. It is the quiet place where I live, practice, and do my writing and now teaching activity.
Not a Public Center
Important: This is a private residence, not a public dharma center, guesthouse, or retreat facility.
Visits: The property is not open for unscheduled visits (see more information below).
No Public Events: I do not host public retreats or open days here.
Private Gatherings: Occasionally, small practice gatherings are held here, but these are private and limited to students who have been personally invited.
For Locals and Visitors to the Region
If you live in or are visiting the Portalegre/Alentejo area and feel a connection to the practice:
The best way to start is by reading some of the introduction materials in the website and joining the open online sessions.
If you are local and would like to inquire about the possibility to visit, for a meeting and a brief conversation, or if you would like to request that I give a public lecture or teaching somewhere in the region, please contact me directly using the
Contact Form
I welcome sincere inquiries from the region, but please understand that this is a private home and retreat place, so visits are only possible when my schedule and the nature of the space allow.
You can find more information on the Dzogchen Atiyoga Buddhist teachings in the
Essential Path page.
