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 […]

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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 15 Dec 2025. This a chance to come together, lend a hand, and enjoy community […]

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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

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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 […]

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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. By committing to at least two daily sessions of two hours each in […]

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

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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

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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The emerald green woodlands of Gomde Scotland was an inspiring setting for the Tara’s Triple Excellence, Inner Tara sadhana retreat guided by Drupon Lama Tenzin.

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We had an amazing Outer Tara Sadhana retreat at Gomde Scotland, guided by Drubpon Lama Tenzin Sangpo, from August 9 to 23rd, 2024. 

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It was amazing and we are so grateful that Rinpoche took the time and effort to come. Rinpoche gave empowerments, filled the stupa at Gomde, blessed Loch Ness and gave a beautiful talk in Inverness. Thank you Rinpoche 🙂

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Many people came together here at Gomde Scotland for a relaxed gathering of our Buddhists friends of any tradition, or even none.

We were honoured to welcome Rabjam Rinpoche to Gomde Scotland for a private visit in May 2023. Rinpoche took time to meet many of the local volunteers, explore the Highlands and enjoy the warm hospitality. Thank you Rinpoche, it was such a joyful time together.