International Buddhist Center for Meditation and Studies
In the natural and scenic setting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Gomde offers the perfect environment to learn and practice authentic Tibetan Buddhism and meditation. Our program offers many possibilities for both experienced, practicing Buddhists, as well as beginners and interested people.
In the daily meditation sessions, seminars and in everyday life we try to develop and fully embody unbiased loving-kindness, compassion and wisdom through training of our own minds. This is based on the insight that the primordial awareness (rangjung yeshe), which possesses these very qualities, is inherent in every living being.
The center has been acquired, inspired and guided by the loving vision of our abbot Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche
Program
Weekly Open Meditation
Everyone is warmly invited to join this meditation session on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. No prior experience is necessary. No registration is required. In good weather, we will gather […]
Tonglen Tuesday with Lama Thierry
Tonglen Tuesday 7 pm - guided Tonglen practice sessions with explanations by Lama Thierry, approx. 1 - 1 ½ h Gomde offers weekly live online meditations with Lama Thierry via […]
Meditate like a Buddha: Calm
How does Buddha meditate? If you have ever asked yourself this (or something similar), this seminar is for you! During this introductory weekend, you will learn the basics of meditation and the fundamental […]
Buddhist mind training: Lojong and Tonglen
Seminar: Developing compassion - finding freedom Kindness and compassion are part of our innermost nature. Nevertheless, we often lose access to them in everyday life. This seminar shows ways in […]
Meditation and yoga
Immerse yourself in a silent, powerful retreat that harmoniously combines meditation, mindfulness and mindful bodywork. In the inspiring surroundings of Rangjung Yeshe Gomde, you will find space to renew your […]
One-month Ngöndro practice retreat 2025/2026
Begin or deepen your Ngöndro practice at Shedrub Mandala's only month-long Ngöndro retreat outside Nepal. Why should I do a Ngöndro retreat? Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche inspires us with these words:"The […]
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Rinchen Shop
‘Rinchen’ – which in Tibetan means ‘jewel’ or ‘precious treasure’, is just what we wish to offer you. Carrying a wide range of authentic meditation supplies, traditional Tibetan Buddhist ritual objects and the finest hand-crafts, an experience in Rinchen Shop is akin to exploring the markets tucked away in the high Himalayas. Our wide array of gifts will ensure there is something special for you to take home and share your experience of Gomde with loved ones.
“It is about an open heart and a clear mind.
An open heart is full of compassion for all beings.
A clear mind understands the emptiness of all phenomena.
Developing this unconditional compassion and wisdom is the goal of our practice.”
– Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche
News/Updates
Opening date for Lumbini is official!
On November 22, the “Thousand Buddha Temple” will be opened in Lumbini – we are invited to attend this ceremonial act.
Emilie about her Ngöndro Retreat
Our former volunteer, Emilie, describes her experience at the annual month-long Ngöndro retreat.
Rinpoche ringing in the new year
A new gong for a new year of auspicious activity
