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Online Retreat · Live or via recording

“Habits of Happy People” Online Retreat

4 Days to Explore Inner Conditions for Genuine Wellbeing

Dates to be announced Online, live or via recording
★★★★★ Live sessions · full recordings · pay what you can
Dates
Dates to be announcedDates being confirmed
Duration
Friday 5.45pm to Monday 1.00pm
Where
Online (Zoom)Streamed live from our Lincolnshire retreat
Pay what you can
£80 / £60 / £40Or a donation of your choosing
Recordings
IncludedKept on the website indefinitely
David Oromith teaching
An online retreat session in progress
Meditating with Samadhi
Following the retreat from home
Availability

4 Days to Explore Inner Conditions for Genuine Wellbeing

About the retreat

Join us for an online weekend Buddhist meditation retreat

Join David and Manu Oromith for a four-day live-streamed retreat exploring the inner conditions for genuine wellbeing.

This online retreat brings the heart of our annual in-person Refresh & Recharge retreat to you at home, with live-streamed teachings, guided meditations, and nourishing yoga practices.

Over four days, we’ll explore the theme “Habits of Happy People” – habits you can train in to cultivate greater joy, connection, and freedom in life.

The themes are drawn from both the Buddhist tradition and psychology and will include qualities like generosity and contentment, ethical living and healthy boundaries, patience and forgiveness, diligence and inner strength, concentration and mindful presence, and wisdom and insight.

These themes can help us develop the skills and tools to manage stress more effectively and develop a happier, healthier approach to life and its challenges.

This retreat is also taking place in person, in Lincolnshire. If you’d like to join us in person instead, up-to-date availability can be found here.

David teaching at our Lincolnshire retreat venue
An online retreat session in progress
A session at our Lincolnshire retreat venue
An introduction to shamatha meditation
What to expect

What to Expect From an Online Retreat Experience

From the comfort of your own home

You can engage with this course in whatever way suits you most. This can mean setting aside the week to follow along live and make it a full retreat in your own space, or following the recordings at your own pace, or anything in between.

Attending a Samadhi retreat online from home
Following the retreat from home
The retreat room set up for live streaming
Joining live

How does it work to join live?

It’s really important to us that you feel a part of the retreat and connected with both the teachings and what is happening online and offline.

We arrange the tech in such a way as to mean you can both see and hear the teacher, but also the participants in the room, meaning that you don’t miss out on any questions or discussions that take place. You’re also able to ask questions, and the teacher and the room are able to see and hear you, as if you were there in person.

During the day, there will also be an opportunity for the online attendees to come together to share, discuss and reflect on the day’s activities as a group. There will also be an optional WhatsApp group – an opportunity to keep connected and chat with others.

Feedback from participants in previous years was wonderful; they really felt a part of the retreat and that it was no different doing it from the comfort of their own home. They formed some very supportive relationships with other online attendees, which continued long after the retreat ended.

We invite you to come along and be a part of this programme.

Online attendees joining the retreat live
Recordings

Unable to Join Live?

If you’re unable to follow live, video recordings are uploaded (unedited) within a few hours of the live session happening. Higher quality recordings are uploaded after the retreat. The recordings will remain on the website indefinitely, so you can revisit the teachings and practices again and again.

What's included

Everything you need for a unique experience

  • Relaxing and restoring yoga sessions each day
  • Guided meditations – which are easy to follow and can be practiced at home
  • Dharma talks – exploring the theme of "Habits of a Happy People"
  • Teachings on the the Six Perfections from the Mahayana Buddhist tradition
  • Full recordings and supplementary notes to go along with the course
  • Opportunities to ask questions and be guided in your practice
  • Online evening chat groups with other attendees
  • WhatsApp group for mutual chat with other attendees
Reviews

Hear from our previous attendees

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Pascal Sutter
2 September 2026
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Great experience ! Highly recommended. I had an amazing 7 Day Silent Vipashyana Meditation Retreat in Wales this August with David teaching and guiding us through meditations and with Manu showing us yoga practices in the mornings to start the day. David gave us very structured and clear teachings over the course of the 7 day retreat, diving deeper each day. Both David and Manu have a very warm and compassionate character and style of teaching; thanks for both of you !
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Pascal Sutter
2 September 2026
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I had an amazing 7 Day Silent Vipashyana Meditation Retreat in Wales this August with David teaching and guiding us through meditations and with Manu showing us yoga practices in the mornings to start the day. David gave us very structured and clear teachings over the course of the 7 day retreat, diving deeper each day. Both David and Manu have a very warm and compassionate character and style of teaching; thanks for both of you !
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Alison Farrell-Price
15 August 2026
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Transformative and peaceful experience The retreat was incredibly relaxing and truly life-changing. The serene venue created the perfect environment for reflection, while the teachings were both insightful and deeply valuable. I left feeling rejuvenated and with a fresh perspective on life. Highly recommended for anyone seeking peace and self-discovery.
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Dawn Steele
13 August 2026
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Samadhi Retreat-Bliss This was my first retreat and one of the best experiences of my life! I have never felt so welcomed and comfortable anywhere else in my life previously. It was everything I could hope for, and so much more. I truly believe I met the community that I belong too… the meditations, the teaching, the yoga… were all so perfect and totally accessible to anyone at any level, if you had little or no experience of any of this previously, or if you had lots of experience, the retreat is done so well it’s inclusive of everyone. I highly, highly recommend, you will love it. I can’t wait to attend more with this community and will definitely be back next year for the retreat. 🙏
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Dawn Steele
13 August 2026
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This was my first retreat and one of the best experiences of my life! I have never felt so welcomed and comfortable anywhere else in my life previously. It was everything I could hope for, and so much more. I truly believe I met the community that I belong too… the meditations, the teaching, the yoga… were all so perfect and totally accessible to anyone at any level, if you had little or no experience of any of this previously, or if you had lots of experience, the retreat is done so well it’s inclusive of everyone. I highly, highly recommend, you will love it. I can’t wait to attend more with this community and will definitely be back next year for the retreat. 🙏
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Palden Dekyi
11 August 2026
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If one thing you do for yourself the Samadhi retreat is so very special. David and Manu are so welcoming and is one unique special family. This is my third retreat, I am learning the teachings along with David my lama and Sanga. Whatever you need or want from your life you will come away feeling very calm relaxed with tools to help in your life
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Sarah Cane
11 August 2026
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Perfect place for kind connections My experience here was amazing and truly heartwarming. This is the perfect place for anyone seeking kind and caring people. The atmosphere was so welcoming, and you can feel the genuine compassion from everyone involved. It’s a wonderful environment for connecting with others and finding a sense of peace. Highly recommended!
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Holly
11 August 2026
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I arrived at the retreat grumpy, tired, and absolutely adamant I didn't need it. Within 24 hours, it was like my whole body had exhaled, and I recognised how burned out and exhausted I had been. I left the retreat replenished, filled with joy and buoyancy. Everyone I met spoke so positively about David and Manu, and after I spent a bit of time about them... I did too! What lovely humans, and what a way they have of creating a non-judgemental, soothing space. A few days after the retreat, it has had a really positive impact on my home life. I feel calmer, happier, and more focused. I couldn't recommend them more. They should be on NHS prescriptions.
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Claire Fleming
16 July 2026
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I've been attending some of Samadhi's online study classes for the past couple of years and recently attended my first Samadhi retreat at the beautiful Trigonos retreat centre in Snowdonia. I was feeling quite anxious about attending but Hana was so helpful and reassuring when I sent in a couple of queries prior to the retreat. The retreat was very well organised and well structured, with a good balance of group meditation sessions, yoga, teachings from David and free time to explore the amazing grounds, including a beautiful peaceful lake. I have been meditating for quite a number of years, but not always as consistently as I would like. I really feel like this retreat has 'kick-started' me back into a regular meditation practice. David is really good at explaining Buddhist concepts in a way that makes them relevant to every day life and is a very calming presence. Manu's yoga sessions were perfect - energising you in the morning and then relaxing you before bed in the evening. I really enjoyed them. Finally, the food was absolutely delicious I am slowly trying to move over to a plant based diet and the variety of the vegan meals served to us gave me lots of ideas of things to try out at home. I definitely hope to return to another Samadhi retreat next year and would highly recommend!
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nia glyn
14 July 2026
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I had a truly mind blowing experience at the Samadhi Silent Retreat at Trigonos in North Wales! Everything about the retreat was exceptional. The itinerary had been so thoughtfully designed, with regular breaks between meditation sessions, allowing plenty of time to rest, reflect and integrate the practice. There was also generous free time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings, making it easy to continue the meditation in a quiet, contemplative way while walking through nature. The two gentle yoga sessions each day were the perfect complement to the meditation. The vegan meals were absolutely incredible, delicious, nourishing, and so clearly prepared with love and care. A special thank you to David. I can’t thank you enough for your wisdom, kindness, patience, and the beautiful, safe space you created for all of us to explore more deeply within ourselves. Your teaching has had a profound impact on me, and I leave feeling more peaceful, present, and inspired than I could have imagined. This retreat exceeded every expectation I had, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to deepen their meditation practice or simply reconnect with themselves. It was a truly life changing experience.
Meet the Hosts

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David Oromith
Dorje Gyalpo 'David' Oromith
International Buddhist Meditation Teacher & Retreat Leader

David will lead this retreat, run the workshops and guided meditations, and be on hand as a mentor to support you.

David is an experienced Buddhist contemplative and meditation guide who has studied and taught internationally for several years. He is the Co-Founder of Samadhi and a qualified mindfulness teacher, and an active member of the Association for Spiritual Integrity. His teaching style is clear and practical, and his warm and humorous approach makes him a popular mindfulness teacher.

Manu Oromith
Manu Oromith
Accredited Yoga Teacher & Retreat Leader

Manu is our retreat co-ordinator and accredited yoga teacher. He will guide our morning vinyasa yoga sessions and, alongside our venue hosts, will be around to assist you during your retreat and make sure you have a wonderful experience.

He is the Co-Founder of Samadhi and a Mental Health First Aider. Manu’s laid-back approach and kind heart has a warming and inspiring impact on our retreatants and he is much loved by all.

Details & Schedule

What to expect

Availability 2026

Fri 7th August – Monday 10th August, 2026

In-Person Attendance

For attending in person, please click here to see the latest availability.

Online Attendance

There are four payment options for joining online:

  • Option 1 – Cover Our Running Costs + Donation£80
  • Option 2 – Cover Our Running Costs£60
  • Option 3 – Low Waged£40
  • Option 4 – Donation of Your ChoosingYou choose

You can donate an alternative amount by choosing Option 4 and then making a donation at Checkout.

We rely entirely on donations. This event is not run for profit but we’re hoping to raise money to cover the cost of putting on the event and for enabling our activities to continue. Only through your honest generosity will we be able to continue offering these sessions for the benefit of all.

Schedule & Daily Programme

Typical Schedule

Subject to change. A confirmed schedule will be sent out in the weeks leading up to the retreat. Times given are in the UK timezone.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

Please read our health and safety information carefully

While meditation, yoga and Buddhist psychology have been proven to be beneficial for mental health and wellbeing, our events are not presented as a treatment for serious mental health problems or addiction. Exploring the realm of the mind and emotions can be in itself an emotional experience and we always strive to create a safe, supportive environment for participants to embark on this exploration. However, for certain individuals experiencing psychological or emotional difficulties, this event may not be appropriate at this time. Read more.

Before booking, please read our full terms and conditions and contact us via [email protected] if you have any doubts.

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Four ways to pay, all for the same place on the retreat. Please choose the one that fits your circumstances.

Option 1
£80
Cover Our Running Costs + Donation
Option 2
£60
Cover Our Running Costs
Option 3
£40
Low Waged
Option 4
You choose
Donation of Your Choosing
You can donate an alternative amount by choosing Option 4 and then making a donation at Checkout.
Dates for the next retreat

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The dates for the next retreat are being confirmed. Send us a note and we will let you know as soon as booking opens.

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We rely entirely on donations. This event is not run for profit but we’re hoping to raise money to cover the cost of putting on the event and for enabling our activities to continue. Only through your honest generosity will we be able to continue offering these sessions for the benefit of all.

When booking with us you are accepting our retreats terms and conditions.

Bursaries
Samadhi is a registered charity and we rely on your generosity. There are limited bursaries available each year to help with the cost of a retreat. If cost is a barrier, please find out more about bursaries or get in touch before booking, and we'll let you know what is available.
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Fri 7th August – Monday 10th August 2026 · Online, live or via recording

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Four days exploring the inner conditions for genuine wellbeing, streamed live from our Lincolnshire retreat, with full recordings kept on the website indefinitely.

★★★★★ Rated Excellent by our retreatants · limited bursaries available

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