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Joyful Heart: Exploring the Four Immeasurables

Day Course - FREE/DONATION
During this course, which was recorded live at Jamyang Buddhist Centre in London in 2024, we explore the cultivation of the heart and mind through the practices of the Four Immeasurables.

Study Programme

The Buddha’s Path Study Programme – Module #3: Foundations of Buddhist Theory II: The Roots of Suffering – The Three Poisons

Ongoing Live Course - BY DONATION
Part of our Foundational Study Programme (The Buddha’s Path). This module delves into the roots of suffering from a Buddhist perspective, namely the three poisons: attachment, aversion and ignorance. We also explore the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination and the cyclic existence, samsara.

Free

Heart Advice from a Foolish Practitioner: A Song of Liberation

Day Course - FREE
During this day course, David offered the oral transmission of the text, 'Heart Advice from a Foolish Practitioner: A Song of Liberation,' weaving in relevant commentary to illuminate the meanings of each verse, helping us to connect these ancient teachings to modern life.

Free

Compassionate Choices: Non-Harm, Vegetarianism and Veganism in Buddhism

1hr Workshop - FREE
Explore the connections between the ancient philosophy of non-harm and compassion and modern choices, particularly vegetarianism and veganism (which goes beyond diet), to understand how they align with the path of Buddhism and ethical living. This session offers thoughts from classic Buddhist perspectives (including both the Theravada and Mahayana traditions) alongside contemporary insights.

Study Programme

The Buddha’s Path Study Programme – Module #2: Foundations of Buddhist Meditation I: Shamatha

8-Week Course- FREE/DONATION
Part of our Foundational Study Programme (The Buddha’s Path). This module explores Buddhist shamatha meditation, the path of cultivating and refining our attention skills in preparation for vipashyana practice.

Free

Turning Everyday Life into Dharma Practice

1hr Workshop - FREE
In this workshop from Insight Timer Live, we dive into the art of integrating Dharma (Buddha's teachings) into the fabric of our daily lives. Discover how every moment, relationship, and challenge can become an opportunity for practice, propelling us along the path towards greater wellbeing. This is how worldly life and Dharma become one.

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Samadhi Announces Exciting New Chapter: Achieving Charity Status!

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Samadhi is an inclusive organisation and we welcome people of all ages, genders (including gender identity), sexual orientation, abilities, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief.

As an LGBTQ-led Buddhist organisation, we strongly believe that no one should be discriminated against for any reason at all and subscribe to the ideals of non-harm and loving-kindness. You’re welcome no matter who you are and you’re free to express yourself authentically.