Live podcast
- 8 Nov 2026
- 2.5 h
What it involves
Diálogos de Virupa is a conversation between Lama Norbu, Gloria Cagigal and Berta Sáenz about matters that run through all of us: our relationship with work and self-exploitation, the myth of the family, anger at what we perceive as unjust, celebration, or our relationship with partying.
In each episode we put the Dharma in conversation with what is being thought, written and debated today. Sometimes that means reading the paramitas —shila, virya, generosity— alongside the contemporary critique of hyperproductivity. Sometimes it means coming in through a concept from the tradition: Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s myth of freedom, the eight worldly winds. And sometimes it means sitting down with people from outside: the writer and thinker Sara Torres to talk about desire, or the activist Carlota Bruna to talk about what Buddhism can offer in the face of the climate crisis.
From September we record one episode a month in the galleries of Can Bordoi, with an audience in the room.
Teachers
Resident teacher
Lama Ngawang Norbu
Lama Norbu is a teacher of Vajrayana Buddhism with wide experience in guiding retreats, study groups and meditation practice. Trained in a living lineage of transmission, he combines the depth of the traditional teachings with a warm and clear approach, helping wisdom and compassion find practical expression in daily life. He was named “lama” by His Holiness Gongma Trichen Rinpoche in 2020.
Lead instructor
Berta Sáenz
Berta Sáenz and Gloria Cagigal co-founded the project together with Lama Norbu. They met while studying Philosophy at the University of Barcelona and are part of Casa Virupa's teaching team. They have specialised in contemporary and ancient philosophical research and have taught at university and in secondary education.
Lead instructor
Glòria Cagigal
Berta Sáenz and Gloria Cagigal co-founded the project together with Lama Norbu. They met while studying Philosophy at the University of Barcelona and are part of Casa Virupa's teaching team. They have specialised in contemporary and ancient philosophical research and have taught at university and in secondary education.
Who it is for
People interested in Buddhism.
People who want an approachable, contemporary way into Buddhism.
People who listen to the Diálogos de Virupa podcast.
Gallery
Programme
Sunday · 8 November
- 17:45Doors open and café service
- 18:30Live broadcast of Diálogos de Virupa
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know about Buddhism to take part?Show answer
Not at all. This activity is for people with no previous knowledge, or who are curious about how Buddhism can be applied in their lives.
Can I come without registering?Show answer
No. Places in the room are limited, so registration is essential.
Do I have to pay for the activity?Show answer
No, the activity is free.