About us

The Buddha’s teachings are vast and profound. The instructions of the Buddha have been upheld in an unbroken lineage of practitioners who, by taking his teachings of wisdom and compassion to heart, liberated their being and attained enlightenment.

Lindholme Hall

Sangha with Rinpoche

Hartmuir Hermitage

The purpose of RYGUK is to help those living in Britain who are interested in Buddhism to gain insight and understanding of the teachings of the Buddha and realised masters of Vajrayana Buddhism, particularly the Chokling Tersar lineage. We seek to support existing Buddhist practitioners by providing space to practice together and share discussions, we also sponsor teachings from the masters of the lineage as well as senior monks and nuns and raise funds to benefit needy lay and ordained practitioners living in Asia.

Our main practice centre, Lindholme Hall, near Doncaster, was purchased in October 2009 and will be available for day visitors, private supported retreat, practice week ends, working holidays and seminars. For more information about Lindholme Hall click here.

Gomde Lindholme Hall 'Rangjung Yeshe UK' is a registered charity with the English Charities Commission; Registered Charity Number: 11320520

Our Woodland Hermitage in the Highlands of Scotland is between Inverness and Findhorn, an area known for its good weather, clear skies and varied countryside. We are making small, secluded log cabins, with wide open views to create a retreat place for enhancing meditation practice in simplicity, peace and solitude. For more information about Hartmuir Hermitage click here.

Hartmuir Hermitage 'Rangjung Yeshe Gomde Trust' is a registered charity with the Scottish Charities Commission; Registered Charity Number: SC040361.

We currently have two practice/study groups one in the south (Hertfordshire and Bucks) which meets approximately bi monthly and one in the north (Middlesbrough, Cleveland) which meets every fortnight.

We are also seeking to establish a new practice/study group in the Midlands (Staffordshire) which we hope will be able to meet regularly.

New people are always welcome. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact the people listed in the green border on the left, or if you would like further contact information, visit our contacts page here.