“Love never hurts – attachment does.” – Venerable Robina Courtin
So much of our happiness, and so much of our suffering, take place through our relationships with the people we care about.
We long to be close to others, and we fear being hurt. We hold on tightly, and we ache when things change. These are some of the deepest parts of human life, and Buddhist teachings have a great deal of wisdom to offer us.
In this course, a recording of an online retreat that took place on Saturday 18th July 2026, we’ll explore how to distinguish between what the Buddha calls attachment and authentic love. We’ll see how genuine love can be given freely without conditions, and learn practical ways to reduce unhealthy attachments and cultivate greater equanimity.
We hope these teachings will help you cultivate more authentic, joyful relationships and navigate the challenges that can arise.
Expect practical Buddhist tools, guided reflection and meditation, and space for questions.
Together we’ll explore:
• What “attachment” really is, and how it differs from love
• Caring deeply without clinging or fear
• Meeting change and impermanence in our relationships
• Gentle practices to carry into everyday relationships
About the Teacher
David Oromith is the co-founder of Samadhi. He is a Buddhist contemplative and meditation guide with a background in mental health services. Having practised meditation since the age of 18, his journey into Buddhism began through personal struggles with depression and anxiety, which eventually led him to the Buddha’s teachings.
David has studied under various teachers, with Dr. B. Alan Wallace as his primary teacher, and is influenced by Tibetan Buddhism among other traditions, recognising the value and benefit of multiple points-of-view. He focuses on meditation training and core, practical Buddhist principles in his teachings. He is the author of the book A Practical Guide to Mindful Living and leads several retreats across the UK every year, as well as teaching online and in person across South Wales.
David’s engaging style is clear, practical, and relatable, hoping to make ancient practices applicable to modern life. He works towards the establishment of the Samadhi Eco Retreat Centre as a community for inner development.
