DharmaBuddhist teachings, retreats & resources
“Be calm, kind and clear. This is the most valuable thing we human beings can learn, train in and master. To be happy and live in harmony, liberate our minds and free others, this is my deep wish.”
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche
Dharma Teachings
Online & in-person dharma teachings & practices
With the kind support of Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche's online initiatives, our monastery, nunnery and Buddhist University Rangjung Yeshe Institute in Nepal, it is our aim to provide a gateway to the Buddha’s teachings for newcomers, and an authentic and complete path for established practitioners. Our resident Lama, Lama Öser, has special responsibility for Gomde UK and is key to our flourishing community offering teachings and supporting volunteers and visitors. Our Lineage
What's On
Online Resources
What's On
Online Resources
Buddhist Retreats
Short & longer-term individual solitary retreats for practitioners
Gomde UK offers a peaceful and supportive setting for short and longer-term meditation retreats, whether you seek solitude in our secluded cabins or the comfort of a private room in the Hall. Surrounded by 180 acres of beautiful estate and the wild expanse of Hatfield Moor, our solitary retreat environment is ideal for quiet reflection, practice, and spiritual growth. Explore our retreat options
What’s On
Explore upcoming seminars,retreats & community events
21st – 26th Jun
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche 2026
With great joy, we announce a rare and precious opportunity for us all, the forthcoming visit to Gomde UK of our precious founder and teacher,
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche.
25th Jul
Summer Open Day 2026
In the beautiful landscape of Lindholme Island, come see the world in a different way!
Kurukulle Retreat
Drupbon Lama Tenzin Sangpo
Drupbon Lama Tenzin Sangpo
We are delighted to share provisional dates for the 2026 Kurukulle Retreat.
19th Sep
Lindholme Heritage Day
Join us for a family-friendly day of exploration, good company and plenty to see, do and enjoy on the 180-acre Lindholme island in the heart of Hatfield moors.
Buddhist Library
A treasure trove of Buddhist literature & insight
Since our founding, we have built a comprehensive collection of Dharma texts. Today, our Buddhist library houses over 5,000 catalogued texts and several hundred digital resources for those exploring meditation, practitioners and scholars alike. Our library provides a unique environment for study and reflection. Looking ahead, our new temple will become the permanent home for the library. It will include teaching and study rooms for classes, archival facilities, and space to house over 50,000 texts and books. Learn More
A Landmark Buddhist Temple & Monastery in the Making
Born from the heartfelt vision of our Spiritual Director, Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, Gomde UK is embarking on a transformative project to build a Buddhist Monastery with an extraordinary Buddhist Temple at its heart. The Temple will provide a safe home for the Buddha’s teachings to be preserved, practised and studied. Thubten Chökor Ling will be a place for all traditions to gather, a refuge for spiritual growth, environment environmental stewardship and cultural preservation. Learn More Stay Informed
Dharma Sun
Dharma Sun offers Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche’s famous Saturday Talks, the annual November seminars, teachings and advice to a global audience by a variety of authentic teachers.Dharma Sun
Tara’s Triple Excellence
Tara’s Triple Excellence program (TTE) offers a complete and structured programme with daily guidance, blending modern accessibility with authentic teachings on wisdom and compassion.Tara's Triple Excellence
Rangjung Yeshe Institute
Rangjung Yeshe Institute (RYI) provides online and in-person courses in Buddhist philosophy and Himalayan languages, catering to both beginners and advanced students.Rangjung Yeshe Institute
Rangjung Yeshe Publications
Rangjung Yeshe Publications provides high-quality translations of authentic Buddhist literature including commentaries by contemporary Buddhist masters of the Tibetan tradition.RYI Publications
