Retreats

Place of meditators - a quiet place for reflection & growth

Gomde UK at Lindholme Hall offers a peaceful and supportive environment for Buddhist practitioners and meditators. Whether you’re here for a short retreat or a longer period of dedicated practice — staying in one of our secluded woodland cabins or in the Hall with guidance and support — we provide the ideal conditions for deep study, meditation, and reflection. It’s a space to return to simplicity, further your spiritual journey, and develop calm, kindness, and clarity.

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'Therefore in these lovely gleaming woods,
With joy that’s marred by few concerns,
Where mental wandering will cease,
I will remain in blissful solitude.'

— Shantideva, The Way of the Bodhisattva —

Solitary retreats in private cabins

For those seeking complete privacy and solitude, our two off-the-grid retreat cabins offer an ideal setting. Nestled within the peaceful orchard and woodlands of the estate, these newly constructed, fully insulated, and self-contained cabins are perfect for practitioners wishing to immerse themselves fully in retreat. Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche personally selected these locations for their tranquility, making them an excellent choice for deep, solitary practice.

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Individual retreats
in the main hall

Our main hall offers comfortable rooms with breathtaking views, providing a peaceful retreat experience while staying connected to the supportive Gomde UK community. With options to suit a variety of budgets, choose from private rooms or shared spaces, with meals served in your room, the Hall’s private dining area, or the community dining room, according to your preference.

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LAND & NATURE

The Lindholme Estate has 180 acres of land and is surrounded by the Hatfield Moor: 3,500 acres of wilderness. The Moor is perfect for walking and quiet reflection; it is rare to see another human being but wildlife is plentiful!

Monastic Support

At Gomde UK, we're fortunate to have seasonal monastic support from our resident Lama, Lama Öser, and esteemed visitors like Lama Tenzin and Khen Rinpoche. When present, they provide invaluable guidance to practitioners of all levels. We hope to continue offering such support under the blessings of Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, enriching our retreatants' spiritual journey.

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Dharma Resources

Our centre offers retreatants access to a wealth of Dharma resources, including a comprehensive library with over 5,000 texts in English. Alongside our meditation hall and serene natural surroundings, these resources create a nurturing environment for both study and practice.

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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.