Mahamudra Centre

A Sanctuary for Spiritual Practice

Welcome to Mahamudra Centre for Universal Unity

Nestled in the serene Colville Valley on the Coromandel Peninsula, the Mahamudra Centre is a Tibetan Buddhist Retreat Centre in the Gelugpa tradition. We offer a refuge for those seeking to reflect, meditate, and actualize the profound teachings of the Buddha. Our mission is to support the development of wisdom and compassion in everyday life through meditation retreats and authentic teachings.

Whether you are new to Buddhism or wish to deepen your practice, our rural retreat is open to all on the path to enlightenment. We are proudly affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), a global organization dedicated to transmitting the Mahayana Buddhist tradition through teaching, meditation, and community service.

About the Centre

Upcoming Events

Explore retreats and programmes designed to support rest, reflection, and inner growth. Held in a peaceful setting, our offerings welcome all levels of experience and provide space to reconnect with what truly matters.

Retreats and Programmes

Discovering Buddhism

Starting September 2025

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Visit us

The journey to Mahamudra is part of the retreat itself — with winding coastal views, forest roads, and the chance to slow down before you arrive. At the moment, the route between Thames and Coromandel is being improved, which may mean a little extra travel time. You can find the latest updates and helpful tips here. We recommend treating the journey as an extension of your retreat — time to breathe, listen to music or mantra, and enjoy the scenic drive.

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Support Mahamudra Centre

Your kindness sustains a sanctuary for all.

Mahamudra Centre thrives through the generosity of people like you. Whether you choose to donate, become a member, or volunteer, your support helps us continue offering a peaceful space for spiritual growth, practice, and community.

Donate

Every contribution helps maintain the Centre, support teachers, and grow our Dharma offerings.

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Membership

Join as a Member to help sustain our vision and make retreats and teachings more accessible.

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Volunteer

Live and serve in a supportive community, practicing mindfulness through meaningful daily work.

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Accommodation

A peaceful place to rest, reflect, and renew.

Whether you're seeking quiet time, a personal retreat, or simply space to slow down, our accommodation offers a welcoming haven surrounded by natural beauty. Choose from self-contained cabins, cosy rooms, or peaceful campsites.

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Dedication

With hearts overflowing, we dedicate this website to the long lives of all precious Mahayana teachers, and to the fulfillment of the far-reaching compassionate vision of our incomparably kind and wise founders, Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.