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We have a WhatsApp ‘Community’ which features an Announcements channel, and a few optional group chats including the more casual Community Chat and the Study Group Chat. 

Joining the ‘Community’ using this link automatically puts you in the Announcements channel, and then any group chats you join are entirely your own choice. You can leave at any time. https://chat.whatsapp.com/IaPWPW5bmq5LTECDp3z1l6

Retreat Notes & Suggested Further Courses

NOTES & GUIDED MEDITATIONS
This folder contains some notes on some of the ideas and concepts we have explored during this retreat. I have also included five guided meditations on the Four Immeasurables: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_i00tOAVKxQ46SYEEVbHFuzfSgW6t8Fh&usp=drive_fs

COURSE ON ATTACHMENT & AVERSION
Click here for an eight-part course on the three poisons – attachment, aversion and ignorance.

COURSE ON THE FOUR IMMEASURABLES
Click here for a five-part course on the Four Immeasurables.

COURSE ON BODHICITTA & THE SIX PERFECTIONS
Click here for a five-part course on the Bodhisattva path.

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People can often feel apprehensive about coming on retreat. You can help us by leaving a review, so people can see what the experience is like from the attendee perspective. This also helps us build evidence that will support future fundraising for our retreat centre.

If you have the time, please leave us a review online. It helps us reach more people, and show them that coming on retreat is not as scary as they think!

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Listen to the Samadhi Podcast

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Reading List

We’ve put together a list of helpful books that explore different aspects of Buddhism and meditation. We hope this collection includes texts that support your practice and understanding.

What is next?

Here are a few ways we can support your practice going forward. 

Online Sunday Meditation & Meetup

You can join us for free every Sunday at 10am online for our weekly meditation and discussion.

Online Study Group

Join us for our Buddhist Study Group – going from the very basics up to the more advanced practices.

Community Meditation & Chat

Join our community on Thursday evenings for a meditation and casual chat.

Talks & Workshops Near You

Join us for one of our talks or day courses in London, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, Southampton or Bristol. 

All Upcoming Events

Check dates for our future retreats, online classes and workshops here on our website. 

Free Talk Recordings

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You can also watch one of our pre-recorded courses and follow them at your own pace!

Study Programme

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.

Free

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

Study Programme

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.

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Forgot to get David's Book?

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“In this book, Buddhist contemplative David Johnson explores five unique ways to restore presence and calm amidst challenge and change. The methods and teachings explored in this book, inspired by both Buddhist and western psychology, will help you to take back control of your mind, manage life’s stresses and handle challenges effectively, and to be at peace with yourself and your surroundings.”

If you wanted to get David’s book but you forgot to do it, don’t worry, now you can order it online 🧡 

We will post it out as soon as it’s available again.

Again,

THANK YOU

We just wanted to thank you one more time for an amazing time together, for opening up and sharing your experiences with others, for treating everyone so nicely, and for supporting us…

Thank you for everything, it was very nice to see you all, and we hope to see you again soon.

– David and Manu 🧡

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As an LGBTQ-led Buddhist organisation, we strongly believe that no one should be discriminated against for any reason at all and subscribe to the ideals of non-harm and loving-kindness. You’re welcome no matter who you are and you’re free to express yourself authentically.