Gomde UK is a Buddhist Retreat and Meditation Centre set on an idyllic 180-acre estate. Our Spiritual Director is
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche. We offer authentic Buddhist teachings and have facilities for study, practice and
solitary retreats. Central to our community is an ethos that actively endeavours to live sustainably and in harmony with the natural world.
Exciting News! Our new website for Thubten Chökor Ling is live! Explore the vision behind our Buddhist temple and monastery, set in the heart of Yorkshire’s beautiful Lindholme Hall Estate.Your involvement matters. Visit our website to see how you can support this unique sanctuary—whether by joining us in practice, attending events, or offering financial support. Together, we can continue building this sacred space for the benefit of all.Read more
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retreats & community events
5th – 11th Jan
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche Jan 2026
We are delighted to share that Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche will be visiting Gomde UK in support of the Thubten Chökor Ling Temple Project from 5–11 January.
During his visit, Rinpoche will attend three special gatherings to meet regional community leaders, Gomde partners, and volunteers.
Mondays 7–8:30 PM
Monday Meditation
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Monthly Practices
Gomde UK hosts monthly Dharma gatherings open to all, including Sutra Reading Days, Tara practice on Dakini Days, and Tsok offerings on Guru Rinpoche Days. Please get in touch for more information, or to come along. All welcome.
12th – 15th Dec
• Past Event
Phakchok Rinpoche Retreat 2025
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.
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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.
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The most significant contributor for Gomde’s development remains the generosity of our sponsors.Our activities and projects form a rich mandala; all parts are interconnected and supporting one aspect of our activities, by definition, contributes to the whole.
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