Welcome to Gomde UKBuddhist Meditation & Retreat Centre in Yorkshire, England
Founded by the revered Buddhist Master Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, Gomde UK offers a beautiful and peaceful environment for anyone seeking to cultivate greater calm, kindness and clarity — whether by deepening your spiritual practice, engaging in our environmental projects or simply being part of our vibrant community.
About Us
Nurturing heart,
mind & land
Gomde UK is set on a 180-acre ‘island’ within the Lindholme Hall Estate, at the heart of Hatfield Moor—a rare and wild landscape part of the Humberhead Levels National Nature Reserve. Guided by Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, we have grown from humble beginnings into a flourishing international Buddhist meditation and retreat centre, welcoming hundreds of visitors each year for individual and group retreats, teachings, and meditation with authentic Buddhist teachers.
What’s On
Explore upcoming seminars,retreats & community events
Lama Tenzin 2025
Join Lama Tenzin for a Vajrakilaya retreat; suitable for both new and experienced practitioners.
The Yidam, the root of all accomplishment
The practice of Vajrakilaya is at the heart of the ancient Vajrayana traditions of Tibet.
11th – 17th Nov
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche Teachings and Recitation
Lhabab Düchen, November 11th, 2025, marks the one-year anniversary of the inauguration of the Thousand Buddha Temple in Lumbini, Nepal, birthplace of the Buddha Sakyamuni.
12th – 15th Dec
Phakchok Rinpoche Retreat
The Paths of Dignity and Transformation
Friday 12 December – Monday 15th December
Suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
We are very pleased to welcome Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche for this wonderful weekend retreat.
Monthly Practices
During the annual seminar in Lumbini (the birthplace of the Buddha, located in Nepal), Rinpoche called upon dharma practitioners from all over the world to read the words of the Buddha (བཀའ་འགྱུར Kangyur in Tibetan and 大藏经 Da Zang Jing in Chinese).
Dharma, Nature & CommunityA vibrant community & peaceful sanctuary for learning, reflection & environmental conservation
Buddhist Dharma teachings, meditation & practice
The preservation, study and practice of authentic Buddhist teachings lie at the heart of our meditation and retreat centre. Throughout the year, we host dharma teachings, seminars and retreats with masters of our Buddhist lineage, senior monks and nuns and experienced teachers from our Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche’s global network, Shedrub Mandala. We offer weekly and monthly meditation and study groups and offer opportunities for supported and solitary retreat. The beauty and seclusion of the estate provide the perfect environment to reconnect with our true nature.
Explore Dharma What's On
Explore Dharma What's On
Nature & environmental stewardship
Gomde UK is located within the Humberhead Levels National Nature Reserve—one of the UK’s most biodiverse areas and as rare as any piece of the Amazon rainforest. A precious and fragile site, we have been active for years in the fields of sustainability and conservation. We work with the LOMM group (Lindholme Old Moor Management group) to restore peatlands and combat climate change. Underpinning this we endeavour to live in harmony with the land by generating renewable energy, sustainable building design and organic food gardening. Whether you’d like to join our conservation projects or simply volunteer on the land, everyone is welcome to help protect this rare and precious island. Learn More
Community events & volunteering
Hosting over 1500 visitors annually, Buddhist retreat and meditation centre Gomde UK is run by an inspiring community of volunteers who collectively support our activities and care for this beautiful island estate. People of all backgrounds, ages and cultural traditions are a part of Gomde. We offer open days, tours, and group and school visits, promoting openness, learning and understanding. Gomde UK warmly welcomes individuals and families to participate in our variety of activities throughout the year and to be a part of this special community. Explore Volunteer With Us
Voices from Our Community
“A wonderful place for authentic Buddhist teachings.
Set in the middle of the beautiful Peatland moors,
a place of tranquility and natural healing.
A spiritual home for so many.”
Gary
“A wonderful place for authentic Buddhist teachings.
Set in the middle of the beautiful Peatland moors,
a place of tranquility and natural healing.
A spiritual home for so many.”
Gary
“A beautiful Dharma centre set in a wonderfully peaceful area of countryside. When visiting you are welcomed with warmth and affection.”
Mike
“Simply love this place. Accommodation, grounds and volunteers want and do their best to offer all visitors and retreaters comfort to be here.”
Sharon
“The peace, the energy and the opportunity to learn to be in the present.”
Amy
“An extraordinary place. It is incredibly beautiful and offers ample opportunities to learn by doing and to meet amazingly talented and interesting people.”
Cadi
“Julie and I were made to feel so welcome. The sessions were very well run and the atmosphere was so incredible!”
Sam
“Peaceful and beautiful place to meditate or just relax.”
Andre
“It's home.”
Mark
“It’s hard to find the right words for this special place... I came with an unsettled mind and I'm leaving with lots of ease and only beautiful memories.”
Annika
Centre and FacilitiesDesigned to inspire calm, kindness & clarity
InspirationDiscover the latest news, stories & insights
Exciting News! Explore the vision behind our Buddhist Temple and Monastery
In September 2022, Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche shared his wish for Gomde UK to become a Buddhist Monastery with a large temple at its heart. The temple will be a jewel that nurtures and trains a monastic sangha and supports over 1,000 practitioners for learning, reflection and meditation. In 2024, we received planning permission, and in July 2025 we applied for the building permit. We have aspirations to open the temple’s doors by 2028 – a jewel inspiring hope and peace for generations to come, join us in making this vision a reality.Learn more
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Thubten Chökor Ling
Exciting News! Gomde UK is creating the first Tibetan Buddhist temple of its kind in England, and we’d love for you to be part of the journey. Explore the vision behind our Buddhist monastery, with the temple at it's heart: a beacon of hope and peace, nurturing hearts, minds, and the land for generations to come.
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Peatland Retreat Wing: Pre-Book a Retreat Stay to Build for the Future
As the dedicated Peatland Retreat Wing nears completion, we invite you to make this extraordinary vision a reality through our “Book to Build” campaign. With a suggested donation of £700, you can reserve a 7-day personal retreat in one of our peaceful, purpose-built studios — and be among the very first to experience the space you helped bring to life.
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Gomde UK Library
Since our founding, we have built a rich and growing collection of Buddhist literature and our local heritage section celebrates the unique history, landscapes, and living environment of Gomde UK. We are now entering a new phase: establishing the UK’s largest Buddhist library of international standing.
Support our Community
Gomde UK is only made possible through the generosity of our wonderful volunteers and sponsors like you. Our rich mandala of activities and projects is guided by our kind spiritual director, Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche. Rinpoche’s vision is to provide a nurturing refuge where people from all backgrounds can access authentic Buddhist teachings and come together to cultivate greater calm, kindness, and clarity—with benefits rippling outwards to our communities and the world around us.By supporting us, you help preserve this precious place and ensure our doors remain open to everyone, both for today and for generations to come.
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