This was a very inspiring workshop about what compassion really is. We think we know, but most of us have not really thought deeply about it. Anyone who has ever been called upon to help others when they are having a hard time, may have wished they could have more. Continue Reading »

Greg Whiteside, Gomde Trustee and a dear friend, brought an amazing positive and caring attitude to everything he did, and combined it with a high level of professionalism. Continue Reading »

Best wishes for the Tibetan New Year. We hope your year will be filled with kindness and harmony, as well as good health and happiness. Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche so often reminds us of the importance of the practice of “Kindfulness” and in this New Year may we be able to take this to heart and learn to radiate out our love to the world.

The highlight of the year was definitely Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche’s visit. There were rainbows when he arrived and when he left. Rinpoche said Gomde Scotland is like a “Belyul” a hidden, scared land perfect for retreat and Dharma practice.

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 »