WELCOME TO GOMDE UK
Buddhist Meditation & Retreat Centre in Yorkshire, England
Nestled within the 180-acre Lindholme Hall Estate in Yorkshire, England, Gomde UK is a peaceful sanctuary guided by revered Buddhist master Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche. From Buddhist teachings, retreats and meditation programmes to workshops, open days, and community events, we welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, and traditions to engage in many meaningful ways and be part of our vibrant community.
ABOUT US
Nurturing heart,
mind & land
Gomde UK is idyllically located in the heart of Hatfield Moors, a rare and wild landscape within the Humberhead Levels National Nature Reserve. Guided by Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, we have grown from a humble meditation hall into a flourishing international centre that welcomes hundreds of visitors each year, including Buddhist practitioners, scholars, environmental scientists, school groups, local families, and those with a secular interest in Buddhist culture, philosophy, and contemplative practices. Grounded in our three core pillars of dharma, environmental stewardship, and community well-being, we are dedicated to nurturing heart, mind, and land—offering a peaceful and supportive base for all who seek peace, growth, and connection.
DHARMA, NATURE & COMMUNITY
A vibrant community & peaceful sanctuary for learning, reflection & environmental conservation
Buddhist teachings, meditation & practice
Buddhism offers timeless teachings and practical tools to help us discover the mind’s innate potential to live well and benefit others. At Gomde UK, we bring these authentic teachings to life through a year-round programme of retreats, seminars, and teachings with Buddhist masters of our lineage, senior monks and nuns, and experienced Western teachers from the wider Shedrub Mandala community. We also host weekly and monthly meditation and study groups, along with opportunities for both supported and solitary retreat. The beauty and seclusion of the estate provide the perfect environment to calm the mind and deepen our connections — within ourselves, with one another, and with the natural world.
Nature & environmental stewardship
Gomde UK is located within the Humberhead Levels National Nature Reserve — one of the UK’s most biodiverse landscapes, as ecologically rare as any patch of the Amazon rainforest. This vital and fragile ecosystem underpins our deep commitment to sustainability and conservation. We work closely with the LOMM group to restore peatlands and address climate change, while living in harmony with the land through renewable energy, organic gardening, and low-impact practices. Whether joining a conservation project, helping to care for the land, or simply enjoying the tranquillity of this rare and beautiful place, all are warmly welcome to take part in protecting and experiencing this unique natural refuge.
Community events
& volunteering
People and families of all ages, backgrounds, and cultural traditions are part of life here at Gomde UK. Each year, we welcome over 800 visitors and are supported by a wonderful team of volunteers who make so much possible — from tending to the gardens and helping with building projects to supporting events and the day-to-day running of the centre. Through open days, guided tours, workshops, school visits, and a range of accessible learning and community programmes, there are many meaningful ways to get involved and be a part of Gomde UK.
VOICES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
"A beautiful Dharma centre set in a wonderfully peaceful area of countryside. When visiting you are welcomed with warmth and affection."
VOICES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
"Simply love this place. Accommodation, grounds and volunteers want and do their best to offer all visitors and retreaters comfort to be here. "
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."
VOICES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
"It's home."
VOICES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
"The peace, the energy and the opportunity to learn to be in the present."
VOICES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
"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 -
VOICES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
"An extraordinary place. It is incredibly beautiful and offers ample opportunities to learn by doing and to meet amazingly talented and interesting people. "
VOICES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
"Julie and I were made to feel so welcome. The sessions were very well ran and the atmosphere was so incredible! "
- Sam -
VOICES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
"Peaceful and beautiful place to meditate or just relax."
_edited.png)
INSPIRATION
Discover the latest news, stories & insights
Exciting News! Gomde UK is building the first Tibetan Buddhist Temple of its kind in England!
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. In September 2022, Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche shared his heartfelt wish for Gomde UK to become an international centre for learning and community well-being, with a beautiful temple at its heart. The temple will be a beacon of hope and peace, nurturing hearts, minds, and the land for generations to come. It will offer a seat for Buddhist masters to share authentic teachings and guidance, honour our cultural heritage and deep connection to the local environment, and provide a peaceful space that inspires calm, kindness, and clarity for all who visit. Planning permission was granted in 2024, and construction is set to begin in summer 2025 — with hopes to open the temple’s doors in 2028.
STAY UPDATED
Sign up to our Newsletter
Bring inspiration to your inbox and receive insightful teachings, stories, and news about upcoming retreats, events, and projects. Sign up today to join our growing community!
By clicking Subscribe, you agree that Gomde UK may send you news and updates about teachings, retreats, news and fundraising projects. You understand and agree that Gomde UK may use your information in accordance with our privacy policy. You may unsubscribe and update your preferences at any time.
Support our Community
Gomde UK is only made possible through the generosity of our wonderful volunteers and supporters like you. Our rich mandala of activities and projects is guided by our kind spiritual director, Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, whose 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.
GOMDE UK
Gomde UK is a registered charity and international Buddhist centre in Yorkshire, England. Part of Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche’s global network, the Shedrub Mandala, we are dedicated to preserving and making accessible authentic Buddhist teachings to anyone who seeks inner peace, compassion, and insight. Gomde is a place of learning, community, and service — nurturing heart, mind, and land.
FIND US
Rangjung Yeshe UK Tibetan Buddhist Centre
Lindholme Bank Road, Hatfield Woodhouse,
Doncaster DN7 6DT, UK
Registered Charity No. 1132050
Address
SUPPORT US
Gomde UK is your home too. Please help us take care of it for everyone today and for many generations to come.
Nurturing heart,
mind & land
Copyright © 2024 Rangjung Yeshe Gomde UK. All rights reserved.
