Dear Friends of Gomde!

We are more than happy to offer you this list of excellent programs lined up for spring and summer at Gomde.

Under the guidance of Lama Tenzin, the extremely profound Trinley Nyingpo Retreat began on March 4th and will continue until April 7th. Until the retreat reaches its conclusion, Gomde will remain closed; nevertheless, an exciting program awaits all of you just in its wings.

Guru Rinpoche 2016

On April 7th, everyone is graciously invited to join our retreatants for lunch, the tsok feast offering, and the final distribution of the accomplishments. Together, we will celebrate, rejoice in the successful retreat, and dedicate the gathered merit towards the benefit of all sentient beings.

Following that, from April 8th to 10th, Lama Tenzin Sangpo will continue to guide the Trinley Nyingpo Retreat which will then be open to everyone. This will be a great opportunity to absorb the great blessings of the retreat vibes and to engage in the Trinley Nyingpo practice this year. More info.

Erik Pema Kunsang – Free & Open

From April 15th to 21st, we will have the special honour of welcoming Erik Pema Kunsang to Gomde!
Erik will lead a seminar entitled “Free & Open” which will be divided into two parts: from April 15th to 17th and from April 18th to 21st. Participants are invited to spend the entire time at Gomde, and use the free day in-between programs to practice Erik’s unique practice instructions. We have been waiting years for this excellent opportunity and hope many of you will join us in welcoming to Gomde both Erik and an abundance of colorful spring flowers. More info.

In May, we look forward to hosting many seminars led by Lama Tenzin:

From May 6th to 8th, we will practice Chenrezig under his guidance. This practice of the Buddha of Compassion is very helpful for both beginners as well as experienced practitioners. This will be a great opportunity to cultivate and directly experience the immense warmth and openness lying dormant within our hearts. More info.

Spring Festival in May

On the afternoon of May 8th, Gomde will open wide its doors to all her neighbours, friends and everyone else who would like to get to know Gomde in an easy, informal manner. Please regard this as your personal invitation to attend Gomde’s “Spring Festival!” Feel free to arrive any time that afternoon to enjoy Gomde in a relaxed manner, whether as a place to meditate, as a beautiful old house to explore on our guided tour, or to simply enjoy the lively music and delicious food and drinks served in our blossoming gardens. Don’t think twice, just come!!

Intensive Kurukulle Retreat

From May 13th to 17th, we have planned a very special opportunity for those interested to practice a short intensive Kurukulle retreat. Lama Tenzin will guide this retreat. For everyone wishing to dedicate themselves fully and thoroughly to yidam practice, this is your chance! More info.

Preliminaries – Ngöndro Seminar

The Ngöndro Seminar, from May 26th until 29th, is designed especially to bring together participants, who are already practicing the Ngöndro, as well as students new to the Preliminaries who seek to clarify their questions, dispel doubts, and gather direct experience under Lama Tenzin’s personal instruction. Ngöndro practice is a prerequisite for joining more advanced Mahamudra and Dzogchen teachings. More info.

Ulli Olvedi

Dream – Yoga

The month of June includes a unique and exciting weekend seminar. From June 25th to 26th, we are delighted to welcome back to Gomde respected author and practitioner, Ulli Olvedi, who will once again offer seminar participants step by step instructions on how to consciously use the energetic world of our nightly dreams to enhance our daily practice. Why waste another minute of those 8 hours lost to slumber?

As for the first 3 weekends of June, we are still busy designing programs, so prepare to be happily surprised!

How to Meditate? – Learning to Focus

From July 15th to 17th, we will offer those interested an opportunity to dive into Buddhism and meditation from the very ground up. Learning how to meditate – an introduction to Buddhism” promises to be the perfect seminar for an easy, joyful, and informative start to your meditation practice. More info.

Manjushri Seminar – Blooming of Intelligence

In this Year of the Fire Monkey, it is especially beneficial to engage in practices connected to Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, since the Fire Monkey was his astrological birth sign. Therefore, we will practice “Mawey Senge”– Manjushri in the form of Guru Rinpoche, from 22nd to 24th of July. More info

Summer Festival

Our legendary Summer Festival will be special for two reasons this year: for the very first time, the playful festivity will last for 3 days – starting at 5pm July 29th and continuing until 3pm July 31st.
We look forward to pampering all our cherished guests with the presentation of a multinational cultural and culinary program. So, mark your calendar and be sure to come share in the beautiful summertime atmosphere of Gomde along with great friends and neighbours.

This year we are not only celebrating our annual summer party, but, most notably, we are celebrating the arrival of Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche!
Rinpoche will arrive at Gomde on August 1st and commence his seminar teachings on August 2nd.
Needless to say, it’s almost impossible to fathom how fortunate we all are to welcome dear Rinpoche back to Gomde, his home away from home! What an immense blessing!

As always, we who carefully watch over your home away from home Gomde, wish you much joy and love this springtime and look forward to welcoming you here very soon!