This course starts live in June 2026
Most of us know the feeling: we genuinely want to practice… and yet we keep putting it off until later, get swept up in general busyness, or decide we’re “not the type” who can really do this.
In Tibetan Buddhism, “laziness” isn’t just lying on the sofa. It’s anything that blocks wholesome practice and inner transformation. Over three weeks, David Oromith will discuss the classic three forms of laziness and offer practical antidotes designed to cultivate joyous effort, a kind of enthusiastic energy that feels steady and meaningful rather than forced.
Week 1: Procrastination
Why we delay the very things we value, and how reflections on impermanence can help bring clarity, urgency, and enthusiasm, instead of pressure or guilt.
Week 2: Attachment to worldly affairs
When we’re “too busy” for practice, and how reflecting on the limits of samsaric pursuits helps us re-order life without becoming grim or anti-life.
Week 3: Discouragement/despondency
The voice that says, “This is beyond me.” How to meet self-doubt skilfully, reconnect with aspiration, and build confidence through small, consistent steps.
Each session includes a guided meditation, a dharma talk, and Q&A / discussion. We hope this will provide an honest, practical look at these issues in real life, in the supportive spirit of community practice.
About the Study Group Leader
Our Study Group is led by David Oromith. David is a Buddhist contemplative, meditation guide and retreat leader. He is the Co-Founder of Samadhi and author of the book A Practical Guide to Mindful Living. He has received non-monastic ordination in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and teaches workshops internationally, leads retreats across the UK and runs classes locally.
David is a follower of the rimé (non-sectarian) approach, recognising the value and benefit of multiple points-of-view, with teachers in all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. His primary teacher is Lama Alan Wallace, who is also rooted in a non-sectarian approach, with particular close affiliation with the Gelug and Nyingma schools and the Dudjom lineage.
Booking & Donation:
To join the course and gain access to the recordings, register for the live sessions here. If you’ve already registered and you’re seeing the ‘Not Enrolled’ or ‘Join this Course’ message, please log in here first.
In the spirit of offering the dharma freely, there is no set fee for joining the course. It is customary to offer dana (a donation) to support the teacher and the activities of the dhama organisation. No one is excluded from participating.
Our online events operate on the basis of dana (generosity/giving). If you’re able to, as is tradition, please consider making an offering. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and all money raised goes directly into supporting our activities and fundraising for the Samadhi Eco Retreat Centre.
