It was a like a miracle; your donations and a lot of hard work made the building of the workshop extension possible. It will temporarily be used as the new “Buddha Temple Hall”. This is part of the woodland workshop and used on a occasional basis for events like Rinpoche’s visit!  We had to start from nothing. The day before Rinpoche arrived the digger was still in front of the door. But it was just ready in time – thank you everyone who made it happen.

Rainbows and Blessings, Lama Oser’s visit 14-17 sept, Temple Lunches, Retreat Cabins and much more news – our August Juniper Hill News Letter is out  –  Continue Reading »

We are delighted that Rinpoche is returning to Scotland. He will teach on Buddha Nature with increasing levels of depth and clarity according to the Three Vehicles, or Yanas (Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana) of Buddha’s teachings. Rinpoche will also be giving the Green Tara Empowerment and Lama Oser will present the supporting teaching for the Tara practice.If you are interested in attending, please contact us on info@gomdescotland.org. More details coming soon –

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which day events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and celebrated in more than 193 countries each year. We are joining in; if you live locally we invite you to come and join in a weekend of fun and activity.

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The Trustees of Gomde Trust Scotland are really, really pleased that the application has been approved. Continue Reading »

This will be a special month, and we are very happy that Lama Öser will be staying from 6 September to 19 September and you are all welcome to join in the teachings and practice at Gomde Scotland. – Continue Reading »

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We would like to send our best wishes, a little late but very much heart-felt.

We hope this is a peaceful, happy and healthy year. A year of joy and progress in all things meaningful in life. We hope this is a year where we can meet often at the Gomde Woodland Hermitage. – Continue Reading »

In addition to the All Buddhist Sangha Day on Saturday 17 Oct 2015, we are very happy to be able to welcome Lama Oser back to Gomde Scotland, from 29 Oct to 4 November 2015. – Continue Reading »

Sat 17 Oct. 2015 from 10am to 4pm. A gathering for all Buddhists of North Scotland – for Buddhists of any tradition or none. We will have time to introduce ourselves and our traditions, share our news and talk about future planning. – Continue Reading »

In the aftermath of the terrible earthquake in Nepal, we are working to help where we can. Help is badly needed and we can help directly by sending donations. Continue Reading »

Public Events Organised by Gomde Trust at Wester Hardmuir Woodland during May 2015.

Gomde Trust is organisning a small series events & activities to introduce to the community plans for a small meditation centre near Nairn. This is part of a public consultation process to find ways Gomde Trust can best benefit the public. ” Continue Reading »

Lama Tenzin – Music that moves the Heart. We are really happy that Lama Tenzin will be visiting Gomde Scotland for the first time. Lama Tenzin will give us the opportunity to experience the magic of his beautiful voice during two concerts. These are part of his project to support his monastery in Nepal, as told his friends: “My deepest wish is to be able to cover the expenses for the food of all the monks in our monastery, and to contribute to their health care and education!” Continue Reading »

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A Sunday of teachings and meditation with Lama Oser on Sun 19 Oct 2014, from 10am till 12 and 2pm till 4pm at the Gomde Woodland Hermitage. Relaxed pot luck lunch in between. Lama Oser’s warm and friendly teaching style and the blessed atmosphere of the wee meditation hall at Gomde will make this a very special day. All welcome. Contribution requested £20 for the day. It is also possible to attend just the morning or afternoon session.