Quiet the mind, and wisdom will speak
Buddhist Meditation Retreats, Online Classes & Study Programmes in the UK
Samadhi is a UK Buddhist wellbeing charity offering meditation retreats, live online classes, and Buddhist study programmes for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.
Our retreats run across the UK at beautiful locations in Wales (Gwynedd, Powys, Monmouthshire, Swansea and Carmarthenshire), Devon, Lincolnshire, and London. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed introduction to meditation, a silent retreat, or an immersive seven-day meditation course, we have a programme to suit you.
Alongside our retreats, we run free weekly online meditation classes and live-streamed Buddhist teachings you can join from anywhere in the world. Our study programmes, including The Buddha’s Path, a modular, donation-based course, offer a practical, jargon-free route into Buddhist practice.
As an LGBTQ-led, non-sectarian charity, we’re committed to making Buddhist practice genuinely welcoming and inclusive. We draw on the Tibetan shamatha and vipashyana traditions, guided by the contemplative science lineage of B. Alan Wallace, while remaining open to practitioners of all backgrounds and traditions.
Whether you’re coming to meditation through stress, anxiety, or curiosity, or you’re a seasoned practitioner seeking community and depth, we hope you’ll find a home here.
Upcoming Retreats
4 Day Silent Meditation Retreat in Snowdonia National Park, Wales
Relaxation Day Retreat
Relaxation Day Retreat
4 Day Silent Meditation Retreat in Snowdonia National Park, Wales
4 Day ‘Refresh & Recharge’ Meditation & Yoga Retreat in Lincolnshire
7 Day Silent Vipashyana Meditation Retreat in Mid Wales
7 Day Online Retreat – Vipashyana – The Four Close Applications of Mindfulness
Relaxation Day Retreat
Upcoming Classes
Letting Go of the Past: Buddhist Teachings on Guilt, Resentment & Acceptance (Hybrid)
Talks & Workshops Around the UK
Letting Go of the Past: Buddhist Teachings on Guilt, Resentment & Acceptance (Hybrid)
Find out what really constitutes true well-being and, based on this understanding, pursue it.
The Samadhi Podcast
Online Courses
We Cant Always Get What We Want (And That’s All Right)
Insight Timer Live - FREE
This is a recording of an Insight Timer Public Webinar. This talk explores why we struggle when life doesn’t go to plan and how to relate more peacefully to disappointment.
Sutta Study: The Buddha’s Approaches to Anger in the Pāli Canon
3-Part Series - FREE
A three-week Sutta Study exploring how the Buddha understood and addressed anger in the Pāli Canon, drawing on discourses from the Saṃyutta and Aṅguttara Nikāyas, verses from the Theragāthā and Dhammapada, and guided meditation. Led by David Oromith.
Living with Anxiety: Befriending & Tending to Fears and Worries with David Oromith
2-Part Workshop - FREE
This is a recording of a one-day, two-part workshop held in Swansea on 22nd November 2025.
In this workshop, we’ll explore how Buddhist teachings and simple nervous-system practices can help us unhook from anxious thought loops and meet our experience in a healthy, grounded way.
Buddhism for Daily Life: Insights from ‘Heart Advice from a Foolish Practitioner’
ONGOING - BY DONATION
Part of our Foundational Study Programme (The Buddha’s Path). This module offers participants a clear, sustainable map for “walking the path” with continuity and ever-deepening development.
The Art of Emotional Balance: Mindful Toolkit for Difficult Emotions with David Oromith
3-Part Workshop - FREE
Life has its ups and downs, and for many, even an ordinary day can lead to one emotional rollercoaster after another.
This recording of a one-day, three-part workshop held in London on 26th July 2025 blends together Buddhism, psychology, modern contemplative science, and practical meditation tools
The Buddha’s Path Study Programme – Module 11: Walking the Path: Foundations for Lifelong Practice & Growth
ONGOING - BY DONATION
Part of our Foundational Study Programme (The Buddha’s Path). This module offers participants a clear, sustainable map for “walking the path” with continuity and ever-deepening development.
Blogs & Articles
LGBTQ+ and Buddhism: A Queer Friendly Path
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What to Expect on a Meditation Retreat (and Why It’s Not as Scary as You Think)
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What is Shamatha Meditation? A Complete Guide
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The Love We Mistake for Love: Attachment Hidden in Disguise
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