The wild beauty of Rangjung Yeshe Gomde California is an ideal environment for personal meditation practice. The waters of Eel River and Cedar Creek flow through stands of fir and redwood, and ever-changing light pours into the river valley. The natural environment of Gomde California supports a sense of awe and renunciation in our residents. In addition to the splendid setting, many Tibetan masters have blessed the land with their practice and realization. We encourage serious Buddhist practitioners who are studying under the guidance of an authentic teacher to apply for private retreat at Gomde California. Private Retreat Facilities Gomde…

Note: This page is for registration for onsite attendance at Gomde California. To register to participate in this program online, please click here. In this weekend retreat, Lama Bruce Newman will help us uncover our innate capacity for healing. Using Tulku Thondup’s book, Boundless Healing, Lama Bruce will guide us through profound meditations on the Medicine Buddha that nurture healing and support liberation. Please join us for this weekend of teaching and meditation, during which we will explore profound healing practices to bring comfort during times of illness and mental distress. This retreat is open to people of all backgrounds…

The Buddhist Studies Summer Program (BSSP) is an intensive study and practice program. Online Students participating in Part One of the BSSP spend four weeks participating in concentrated daily sessions of Buddhist teaching and meditation led by our lamas, teachers, and translators. This summer, Part 1 will focus on the mind-training instructions given by the Kagyu lineage master Gampopa in his renowned "Jewel Ornament of Liberation," guided by Tsangsar Tulku Rinpoche. The philosophical intent of our studies will be brought to life through daily meditation sessions and longer practice retreats. Translation into SPANISH will be provided. ***Online Participation for Part 2…

The Buddhist Studies Summer Program (BSSP) is an intensive residential study and practice program. Students in the BSSP spend four to eight weeks at our remote Northern California center, participating in concentrated daily sessions of Buddhist teaching and meditation led by our lamas, teachers, and translators. This summer, we will focus on both the Sutric and Tantric teachings of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist tradition, guided by Tsangsar Tulku Rinpoche. Daily study of these philosophical and practice traditions will be supported by regular review sessions and ample space to integrate these teachings into our experience. The philosophical intent of our studies will be…