Michael Gomes

Michael has a deep love for poetry and is a performing artist of what he calls Dharma Hip Hop. He has been practicing within the Shambhala tradition for more than 13 years and currently serves as Director of the Rotterdam Shambhala Center in the Netherlands, where he is also a meditation instructor and teacher in training.

Alongside his Buddhist path, Michael spent nearly twenty years working in vocational education, supporting young adults and helping them discover their confidence, direction, and potential. This commitment to meeting people as they are continues to inform his approach to meditation and teaching.

His practice has led him on pilgrimage to places deeply connected with the life and teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, whom he regards as his root guru. He is currently studying in the field of Integrated Psychotherapy, reflecting his ongoing interest in the meeting point between contemplative practice, personal transformation, and the human experience.

Upcoming Programs by Michael Gomes

Three Yanas Foundations Retreat

Also with Eric Bergstrom, Gene Bobker, Rhea Colmar and Patty Livingston

May 7 - 16, 2027

What does it mean to follow the Buddhist path—and how can its teachings become part of everyday life? This retreat combines meditation practice and study in a systematic review of the essential foundations of Buddhist practice in the tradition of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. It also provides the required preparation for Entering the Vajra World, and a foundation for a lifelong Vajrayana journey beyond.