What Is Dzamling Gar?
Dzamling Gar is a large piece of land in the south of the beautiful island of Tenerife, one of the main Canary islands, with privileged climate and location. It has been identified by the Dzogchen Master, Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, as an ideal place for the diffusion and practice of the precious Dzogchen teachings.
The land of Dzamling Gar has been bought in December 2012, with several unfinished buildings, and the construction works have began in June 2013. The intention for Dzamling Gar is to manifest our Chögyal Namkhai Norbu‘s dream of a Global Gar as a place where the whole Dzogchen Community can meet and collaborate together.
The Global Gar will be a center of study and practice for the worldwide Dzogchen Community and a place to develop presence awareness on behalf of the wellbeing of all sentient beings.
Come Visit Us!
Welcome to Dzamling Gar
We are happy you would like to come visit. We hope you will find the information here helpful. Just to let you know a little about Dzamling Gar, it is located in Playa Paraiso, Adeje on the island of Tenerife, in Spain. We are about a half hour from the southern airport (TFS) and one hour from the northern airport (TFN). You can find taxis and buses to the center from both airports. There is possibility of accommodation at the Gar for the Dzogchen Community members. You can find more details in the section “Accommodation in Dzamling Gar”.
There are several restaurants within walking distance of the gar – some right across the street, and there is a small market where you can purchase basic supplies. Please contact us if you have more questions and we can help.
Accommodation Program
Staying at Dzamling Gar is a precious gift offered by the Chögyal Namkhai Norbu to the International Dzogchen Community. Staying on the Gar is a wonderful opportunity for members and practitioners of the International Dzogchen Community to easily participate in the various activities taking place, have a personal retreat or to simply enjoy and relax.Dzamling Gar is conveniently located within close walking distance to the ocean and a variety of shops and restaurants. It offers activity halls, beautiful gardens, playground, swimming pool, library and other facilities that will help ensure your stay is an enjoyable one.Dzamling Gar houses provide spacious and comfortable apartments with various settings to accommodate your needs; private apartments, private bedrooms and dormitory beds. All accommodation donations contribute to the maintenance and development of the Dzamling Gar project and Gars worldwide.
HOW TO BOOK:
You are welcome to support the Gar you are a member of and make a reservation in the corresponding house. If the house of your Gar does not provide the accommodation option you need, you can reserve your stay in other houses. Please ensure that your International Dzogchen Community membership fees are fully paid and that you read the norms of behavior here before booking with us.