7 Days of Vipashyana to Develop Stillness, Tranquillity & Insight
Join us for an online one-week Buddhist meditation retreat
Join us for this online meditation retreat led by Buddhist meditation teacher David Oromith and accredited yoga teacher Manu Oromith.
During the sessions with David, we will explore the practice and theory of vipashyana (vipassana/insight) meditation.
A central message of the Buddha’s teachings is that the afflictions of the mind can be overcome through the integration of tranquillity (shamatha) and insight (vipashyana). During this retreat, we will focus on the four close applications of mindfulness, which form the foundation of Buddhist insight practice. These include an experiential investigation of the nature of our lived experience, exploring the very nature of human identity and the possibility of freedom.
A central theme during the retreat will be the cultivation of discerning mindfulness, which enables us to increasingly distinguish between what actually appears to our senses and the projections we make onto our reality.
We will explore the four applications of mindfulness from both the Theravada and Mahayana perspectives, before concluding with the cultivation of contemplative insight into the nature of the mind as taught in the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions.
Morning sessions with Manu will complement our practice, as Manu shares gentle asanas from the yogic traditions, which deepen our tranquillity and enhance our connection with the body. The soothing and healing yoga sessions also help to improve physical flexibility, strength and resistance.
This retreat is also taking place in person, in Mid Wales. If you’d like to join us in person instead, up-to-date availability can be found here.
"I cannot recommend Samadhi highly enough. I participated in a 4 day silent retreat in Wales and I am so glad that I did. David...ah, David. He's a wonderful instructor who took us on a multi-day meditative journey deeper into our minds, helping us understand ourselves in new ways that were revealing and empowering. I told a few people that the silence was challenge, but it was the meditation that was the tough part. Not because it wasn't enjoyable...it was, but because I felt like I spent all of that time with a personal mental trainer who gave me an amazing workout and showing me how to keep myself in better shape. And Manu's yoga was a powerful way to start and end each day. It was just the right amount, particularly for someone who is not a regular practitioner. I so enjoyed the other attendees. After all, they are a self-selecting group of people on a similar path, but what was particularly powerful was how we formed bonds with each other over 3 days without actually speaking with each other. Whether you do a silent retreat or a non-silent one, don't hesitate. Sign up with Samadhi. You can thank me later."
Jeremy EpsteinPast retreatantFrom 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. You can have periods of silence (as the in-person group will do until 6:30pm each day), or you can continue with other activities as you need to.
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 evenings, 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 last year 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.
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.
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 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.
For attending in person, staying either on or off site, please click here to see the latest availability.
There are four payment options for joining online:
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.
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.
For those who are able to commit to the schedule and engage with it as retreat from afar, we encourage you to try and maintain inner and outer silence, free of distractions during your rest time. Of course, you can relax, rest, or take a walk as you wish.
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.
Four ways to pay, all for the same place on the retreat. Please choose the one that fits your circumstances.
The dates for the next retreat are being confirmed. Send us a note and we will let you know as soon as booking opens.
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.
Have another question? Please send us an email or a message us using the chat in the corner of the screen.
Seven days of vipashyana, streamed live from our Mid Wales retreat, with full recordings kept on the website indefinitely.
Samadhi is an inclusive organisation and we welcome people of all ages, genders (including gender identity), sexual orientation, abilities, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief.
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.