Evening Talk & Meditation · Quaker Meeting House Liverpool
A Buddhist Perspective on Overthinking and Anxiety
Wednesday 7 April 2027
7:00pm – 8:30pm (UK time)
Quaker Meeting House Liverpool
22 School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BT, UK
In person
Ever found yourself lying awake, restless, overthinking tomorrow’s maybes? Or going over and over something you said yesterday, knowing it does no good, but doing it anyway?
Why is the human mind so restless, why does it keep going over things, and what can we do when it won’t stop?
Join Buddhist teacher David Oromith for an evening on overthinking and anxiety. David will draw on over a decade of teaching Buddhism, years working in mental health services, and his own experience of anxiety and overthinking.
Come along to explore things like:<ul><li>Why our minds can be so restless, and the reasons we overthink</li><li>How Buddhist psychology understands anxious thinking</li><li>How meditations practised for over 2,500 years can help us work with anxious thoughts and feelings</li><li>Practical ways to relate to our thoughts differently</li></ul>
The evening contains a short guided meditation, talk, and time for questions.
Anyone who finds their mind hard to switch off, or who is curious about the restless, overthinking mind. No experience of meditation is needed.
<strong>Do I need to know anything about Buddhism?</strong><br>No. Everything is explained in plain language, and you don’t need to be Buddhist or have meditated before.<br><br><strong>Is it religious?</strong><br>The evening draws on Buddhist psychology and meditation as practical tools. There’s no ritual and nothing you’re asked to believe.<br><br><strong>Can I come on my own?</strong><br>Yes, you’re very welcome to come on your own.
Places are limited, so please book in advance using the options below.
We offer a sliding scale, guided by the Buddhist principle of generosity. The suggested rates help cover the cost of the evening and support our ongoing activities. If you’re unable to afford the suggested rates, please <a href="https://www.samadhi.org.uk/contact/">get in touch</a>. No one is excluded because they cannot afford to come.
Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BT, next to the Bluecoat in Liverpool ONE. The nearest car park is Q-Park Hanover Street, and you’ll find a parking discount in your booking email.
David Oromith, Buddhist Contemplative, Author & Meditation Guide
David Oromith is a Buddhist teacher and meditation guide, and co-founder of Samadhi. He has spent over a decade at the intersection of Buddhist psychology and modern approaches to mental wellbeing, and has a background in mental health services. His own experience of depression and anxiety brought him to meditation at eighteen. His primary teacher is Dr B. Alan Wallace, a renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism. He is the author of A Practical Guide to Mindful Living and Calm Mind, Open Heart, and leads talks and retreats across the UK.
sliding scale
Samadhi is a registered charity and we rely on your generosity. Choose the rate that works for you - no one is turned away for lack of funds.
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.
