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Gomde Lindholme Hall Hatfield Woodhouse Doncaster DN7 6DT
Telephone: 01302 842503 Web: www.gomde.org.uk; E-mail: [email protected]; Registered Charity No: 1132050
NEWSLETTER 019 May 2012
INTRODUCTION
Here is our 19th instalment of Gomde Lindholme Halls newsletter, please see below forthcoming events and
information. We have a very exciting summer and as always you can view our website for further details.
Introduction
Summer Teaching Schedule
Events Schedule
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Introduction
At the end of April it was cold and miserable; we were surprised at nature’s determination to get on
with it- the first cuckoo arrived on 29th April, some days later the swallows joined then, the cotton
grass on the moor became a luminous carpet of white and a family of squirrels scamper across the
lawn… and at last the sun!
In tune with our wildlife neighbours all is busy here preparing for our full summer schedule. A new
dining area and shop are being created, the café has a new lick of paint, paths are being mowed with
our newly acquired Ford Tractor (circa 1971), bracken subdued, weeds weeded, house cleaned and
all too welcome Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche and our friends, old and new, in June.
The shop has taken on a new lease of life. We want it to provide a service for all our students and
visitors as well as help raise funds for Gomde. If you have any Dharma books or articles that you
would like to donate to the shop please bring them along when you next visit.
Antonia Sumbundu came to Gomde UK to lead a Therapeutic Mindfulness course; the group was very
reflective and one student commented recently that the week end fundamentally changed her.
Thanks to Antonia for leading such a fulfilling retreat and Jenny who donated her time as chief cook!
Our Rangjung Yeshe on-line study group concludes with the final meeting this Saturday. It has been
really wonderful to study this classic text together with the support of Rangjung Yeshe Institute-
Mort, our on-line facilitator was always helpful and insightful. We hope to run another course
through RYI in the winter.
Paul, Grant and Edna hard at work converting the new shop
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Summer Teaching Schedule
21st- 27th June
Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche will teach here for 6 days!
The visit will involve 3 different talks surrounding:
21st - 22nd June - Green Tara: Treasury of Triple Excellence: Empowerment and Teaching
22nd - 26th June - The Heart of the Matter
27th June: 9am - 5pm Daylong Ngakso Puja
Click here for full details 24th June:
Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche will be holding a public talk at Hatfield Woodhouse Village hall. Open to All - Free public talk covering: “Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times” Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall. Click here for full details
9TH-14TH August:
Chokling Rinpoche will teach and lead a Trinley Nyingpo Retreat.
This is the first time Chokling Rinpoche has taught in UK a rare and precious opportunity.
Click here for full details
Lama Oser will arrive in Gomde, Lindholme Hall on 14th June. He will assist with the seminar
preparations, help with the teaching and meditation schedule during seminars and lead further
retreats at Gomde during the coming months. We are delighted to welcome him back!!
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Events Schedule
All our fund raising events are in aid of the Peat Appeal - to safeguard 30 acres of un-cut peat land, a tribute to Pete skidmore and complete the Gomde Lindholme Hall Estate. Click here for further info We have already raised over £34,000 and need a further £23,500. So please help in whatever way you can.
The ‘500’ Walk 6pm, 6th July – 6pm, 7th July Sponsored 24 hour Kora/ circumambulation of the Lindholme Island. Help raise money and complete a very special Kora of the Lindholme Island. One ‘lap’ takes about 1 hour. Free refreshments.
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE. SIMPLY REGSITER ON THE WEBSITE! If you cannot come to the walk sponsor someone who can! Paulette and David Benjamin 2 of our Trustees will between them be either walking or helping support the walk for 24 hours. To sponsor them please click here and mark the payment ‘The Benjamins’
Summer Fete
1st September There will be many attractions; Vintage tractor rally, jaguar exhibition, guided tours and talk of the Hall, art and craft exhibition, charcoal making, demonstration Tug of War, sports, treasure hunts, bug trails and much more!
If you would like to help with the Fete in any way, donating goods (bric a brac, tombola, craft materials) or would like to help in the Fete preparations or on the day please contact Helen ([email protected]) or call
Paulette on 01302 842 503.
A wonderful summer of teachings and events is planned for 2012. We look forward to welcoming back all our friends, old and new, to the magical island kingdom of Gomde, Lindholme Hall!
Team Gomde May 2012.
Pip Seccombe and Heather Skidmore founding members of the Peat Appeal- hard at work in a committee meeting for the Peat Appeal!