Rangjung Yeshe uk

About Us

Founded in 2009 by the globally revered Buddhist master Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, Gomde UK is an international Buddhist retreat and meditation centre set within the unique 180-acre Lindholme Hall Estate in the heart of Hatfield Moors, South Yorkshire. Steeped in ecological, spiritual, and cultural history, the estate is a living heritage of human activity and ecological care.

We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs to visit and take part in a wide range of activities—from Buddhist teachings and meditation to guided and solitary retreats, open days, community events, environmental conservation and workshops, interfaith gatherings, and festivals.

Run almost entirely by volunteers, we host over 800 local and international visitors each year, with more than 20,000 hours of volunteer contributions across diverse fields—from land conservation, gardening, building, cooking, and housekeeping to professional services including administration, media and marketing, fundraising, and research. Together, this vibrant and diverse volunteer community sustains and enriches every aspect of Gomde’s work.

Our activities are guided by three core pillars:

— Buddhist Study & Meditation: To preserve and make accessible authentic Buddhist wisdom and contemplative traditions.

— Environmental Stewardship: To work with local ecologists, scientists and volunteers to support the regeneration of the peatlands and alleviate our present day environmental challenges.

— Community Well-Being: To provide a safe, welcoming, and nurturing space where everyone can learn, grow, and belong.