Dr. Upali Sraman received his Ph.D. in Religion from Emory University. Born in Bangladesh, he completed his undergraduate degree in Sanskrit at the University of Peradeniya, an MA in Buddhist Studies at the Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy, and an MDiv in Buddhist Ministry at Harvard. His research focuses on Buddhist narratives, ethics, and texts in Pali, Sanskrit and Tibetan.

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Lama Gerry is a Buddhist teacher in the Chokling Tersar tradition with nearly two decades of experience leading retreats. He studied Buddhist philosophy and Tibetan language for five years at Rangjung Yeshe Institute and has completed two traditional three‑year retreats under the guidance of Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche. A longtime backpacker with over two thousand miles on the trail, he brings a deep connection to nature into his teaching.

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Come to beautiful Gomde for a volunteer day and potluck lunch on Easter Monday 6th April. Please let us you’re coming so we can plan ahead. Email info@gomdescotland.org.

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Please join us at Gomde Scotland for a 7-day journey into Tender Awareness from Sunday, May 31 to Saturday, June 6th led by Heidi Köppl. 

We will practice gentle meditations to release tension and inhabit the body with loving care. This retreat focuses on using a tender heart to meet thoughts and emotions with kindness, not force or judgment. For beginners and seasoned practitioners. Held in the quiet beauty of Scotland.

Reach out to info@gomdescotland.org for more information.

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We are looking forward to an exciting and magical year ahead, to find out more please read the Gomde Scotland Spring Newsletter, click this link or subscibe to our emails https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1028463/emails/179358164982957433

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Please join us for regular events at the beautiful Gomde Scotland woodland hermitage.

All welcome, please contact info@gomdescotland.org for more details. Or sign up to our newsletter

For the past 15 years a dedicated team have been managing the 50 acres of charity owned woodland at Wester Hardmuir, keeping it as sanctuary for wildlife and increasing the biodiversity, which benefits the surrounding farmlands. The land is enjoyed by community, volunteers and retreatants. Slowly the old tractor, so vital for so many daily tasks, has been falling apart. This has been making the work steadily more difficult and dangerous for the volunteers. Now thanks to the Berry Burn Community Fund we can finally replace it. Big appreciation 🙂 Thank you everyone who has made this possible!

Tags: Berry Burn Community Fund, community, environment, Forres, Nairn, woodland

KEEN TO VOLUNTEER YOUR TALENTS WHERE IT WILL MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE.

For those who live locally, we’re trying a new approach for Volunteer Mondays.

As travel and weather become more challenging, we’ll move to a monthly Monday Volunteer Day — next on 23 Feb 2026. This a chance to come together, lend a hand, and enjoy community practice and lunch.

There are plenty of jobs to suit all kinds of skills and physical abilities — both indoors and outdoors — and we’d love to see a few of you joining in. Your help keeps Gomde thriving through the winter season.

Tags: Forres, meditation, mindfulness, Nairn, Scotland, volunteer

Come along and join our regular Saturday Sangha meditation morning – In winter we connect on zoom; either onsite with other Sangha members in Gomde Scotland’s cosy winter shrine room or from the comfort of your own home. for more details email Susan at contact@gomdescotland.org

Tags: Forres, Gomde, meditation, mindfulness, Nairn, practice., Scotland, study

As well as the online Saturday Sangha meetings we can join with our sister Gomde at Lindholme Hall near Doncaster, for the weekly Monday evening group which includes guided meditation, dharma study and discussion, and traditional Tibetan practice. We look forward to welcoming you online from 7-8.30pm.

To receive details and zoom link for these sessions, please contact Susan at  contact@gomdescotland.org

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If you are a TTE practitioner currently engaged in the Third Excellence (Outer Sadhana, Inner Sadhana, or Ngondro), or a similar practice, Gomde Scotland invites you to deepen your spiritual training in the peace and beauty of this secluded and blessed hermitage.

This beautiful woodland hermitage is seeking active, residential volunteers during the summer season to help mainly with building projects, maintenance, homecare, organising events as well as caring for the woodland and gardens. We need practical, motivated people with a wide range of skills. Couples are also welcome to apply.

You are warmly welcomed to a seven day Equinox retreat in 2026

Spend 7 days in the heart of nature, lovingly creating our individual harmony with the Earth. Immerse in the essence of life in nature – to help ground, re-balance and return home to yourself. For more details lease contact Mandala Gardens  ute@mandalagarden.uk

Tags: Forres, gardening, Gomde, gomde scotland, harvest, mandala garden, meditation, mindfulness, Nairn, quiet

We had a lovely annual All Sangha Day at Gomde Scotland on Saturday 2nd of August. with Buddhist practitioners of all lineages (or none) coming together, practicing, getting to know each other and enjoying our beautiful woodland.

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