Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche – Annual Seminar 2025

Registration is now open!

We are delighted to welcome Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche back to Gomde UK for his annual seminar—a rare and precious opportunity to receive direct Dharma teachings, empowerments, and spiritual guidance from a highly revered master of the Chokling Tersar lineage.

This week-long seminar is open to everyone, regardless of experience. Teachings will be translated into English and include a range of accommodation and attendance options.

Teachings

Throughout the seminar, Rinpoche will offer clear, essential instructions on:

• The reasons for practicing the Dharma

• The methods of practicing the Dharma

• The fruits of practicing the Dharma

He will also present a teaching on the Three Views—Madhyamaka, Mahamudra, and Dzogchen—through the lens of the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva, offering deep insight into view, meditation, and conduct.

Empowerments: Barsam Drolsum

Rinpoche will kindly bestow the Barsam Drolsum, a trilogy of profound empowerments from the Chokling Tersar tradition, recognised and revered across all Tibetan Buddhist lineages. These empowerments act as powerful remedies to obstacles and promote well-being, healing, and spiritual protection.

They include:

• Barché Lamsel — A prayer of praise to Guru Rinpoche, dispelling all obstacles

• Sampa Lhundrup — The spontaneous fulfillment of wishes, invoking Padmasambhava’s swift, active compassion

• Zabtik Drolchok — A practice of Tara from the Tara Triple Excellence, known for granting protection and swift blessings

These transmissions come from the treasure (terma) revelations of Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (1829–1870), one of the greatest tertöns in Tibetan history and Rinpoche’s own great-great-grandfather.

Ngakso Puja – Saturday 23rd August

Ocean of Amrita: The Mantric Mending Practice

The Ngakso Puja is a full-day tantric ritual for purifying broken commitments (samaya) and restoring harmony within oneself and the sangha. Revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa and practiced annually under Rinpoche’s guidance, this richly symbolic and powerful ritual reconnects us to our innate Buddha nature.

Day visitors are welcome. Please arrive by 9:00 AM.

Seminar Schedule

• Friday 22nd August: Arrival & Registration (2:30–4:30 PM), Supper (5:30 PM), Welcome Talk with Khenpo Pema Nyamgal (Evening)

• Saturday 23rd August: Full-day Ngakso Puja

• Thursday 28th August: Seminar concludes (by approx. 2:00 PM; please note that closing teachings may run slightly over)

  
  

Suggested Donation (All Options Include Meals)

If you are not able to make a financial contribution, please email helen@gomde.uk to discuss options. Additional donations are welcome and deeply appreciated—they help support Gomde UK and enable others to attend.

Important Booking Information

• Your place will be confirmed once we receive your deposit.

• Final balances are due by 8th July 2025.

• If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we will contact you with alternatives.

• Shared accommodation is single-gender.

• Camping and glamping options are available on-site.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancel before 8th July: refund minus £50 admin fee

• Cancel after 8th July: 50% refund available upon request

Staying Extra Nights

You may request to stay additional nights before or after the seminar (starting at £50 per night). Please include your request in the booking form. Availability is not guaranteed.

Special Needs & Part Attendance

• Let us know if you have any mobility or access needs.

• Part attendance is possible from the start of the seminar only (due to the progressive nature of the teachings). Please contact us in advance to discuss.

We look forward to welcoming you to Thubten Chökor Ling – The Island Where the Wheel of the Buddha’s Teachings Turns for this extraordinary opportunity.

For questions or assistance, please email helen@gomde.uk