Attachment, Love & Relationships
“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.
This Saturday, 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
Booking & Donations
Please book in advance using the form at the bottom of this page.
We are embracing a sliding scale policy for this event, guided by the Buddhist principle of generosity and inclusivity. Samadhi is a charity, and we have suggested donations that help cover the cost of putting on this event and our day-to-day costs. Choosing the higher option includes a donation to support our activities for the benefit of all.
We firmly believe, however, that financial constraints should never be a barrier to participation. If the suggested amount is beyond your means, please choose the lower option or contribute what you can — every offering helps make this event possible for the collective good. Without your honesty and generosity, we wouldn’t be able to make this event happen!
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.
Hourly Schedule
Half Day Course
- 10.00am - 11.15am
- Session 1
- Talk & Meditation
- 11.15am - 11.45am
- Break
- 11.45am - 1.00pm
- Session 2
- Talk & Meditation
By booking with us, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions, which can be viewed here.
Speakers
Speaker
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David OromithBuddhist Contemplative, Author and Meditation GuideDavid is a Buddhist contemplative, author, meditation guide and retreat leader. He is the Co-Founder of Samadhi, an organisation based in the UK and a member of the UK’s Network of Buddhist Organisations. He teaches workshops internationally and online and leads retreats across the UK. Through his clear and practical teaching style and warm and humorous approach, David inspires people to take back control of their thoughts and feelings and discover genuine wellbeing within.
