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Luis Salamanca

Buddhist practitioner - father of twins

Luis has been meditating for over two decades, after having discovered Zen Buddhism in Japan. He worked internationally during 10 years for a French government organization before giving anew start to his life by moving to Lisbon, founding Agora Lisboa together with his wife Sonia Amalric, where he leads a Buddhist Centre and Sangha while taking up an ashtanga yoga regular practice.

He received his meditation teacher training from Dh. Vajracaksu and is a Mitra (friend) of the Triratna Buddhist Order. He practices yoga following primarily the guidance of his wife, Sonia Amalric.

Luis enjoys creating a safe space in Agora where students can learn, share and create, exploring bridges between Buddhist and yogic practices, while encouraging each other with a sense of community.

Yoga and Buddhism: How to Build a Practice That Actually Frees You
April 28, 2026

Yoga and Buddhism: How to Build a Practice That Actually Frees You

What does it really mean to build a life around practice — not just on the mat, but in how you love, how you work, and how you show up for your community? In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Harmony Slater welcomes So...