Hybrid Day Retreat · Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
Buddhist Wisdom for Life’s Everyday Frustrations
Saturday 27 February 2027
10:00am – 3:30pm (UK time)
Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Road, London SE11 4NA, UK
Also streamed live on Zoom
In person, Online
“If something can be remedied, why be unhappy about it? And if it cannot be remedied, what use is there in being unhappy?” - Shantideva
When things go wrong, or other people get under our skin, it can feel as though we have no choice in how we react. Buddhist teachings show us there is another way, and that we don’t have to be knocked off balance every time life doesn’t go to plan.
During this day retreat, held online and in person in London, we’ll explore teachings on patience and acceptance that help us navigate a difficult world with greater calm and clarity. Patience in this sense is very different from simply putting up with things or pushing our feelings down. It gives us the space to see clearly and choose how we respond, including when something needs to change.
Drawing on the teachings of Shantideva, Buddhist psychology and modern wellbeing research, together we’ll:<ul><li>Explore what happens in the mind when frustration and irritation arise.</li><li>Learn to respond rather than react in the moments that matter.</li><li>Discover how acceptance differs from resignation or tolerating harm.</li><li>Find greater choice in how we feel around the people who challenge us.</li><li>Practise guided meditations that calm the mind and open the heart.</li></ul>
Expect teachings, guided meditation, and time for reflection and questions. You’ll leave with concrete practices you can apply the very same day. Everyone is welcome, whether Buddhist or not.
These Buddhist meditation day retreats, which can be attended online or in person, offer the opportunity to discover what meditation and Buddhist mind training can do for mental wellbeing and to meet and share with like-minded people.
The sessions are perfect for both beginners and those with more experience. We hope to provide you with the foundation for developing your own practice, and help you develop tools that reduce stress, anxiety and worry, and nurture a happier, calmer, and more positive approach to life.
A hot plant-based lunch will be available to pre-book from the centre for £10, and you will receive the details in your confirmation email. You are also welcome to head out or bring your own lunch to eat with the group. This can be a great time to share and discuss with others. David has requested that we eat a plant-based lunch, or at least vegetarian if this is not possible for you. Our abstaining from meat and dairy is an expression of non-harm and compassion for all beings, taking into account the welfare of our planet and fellow inhabitants.
Jamyang London Buddhist Centre, The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Road, London SE11 4NA. The nearest tube station is Kennington (Northern line), about a five-minute walk. Elephant & Castle (Northern and Bakerloo lines) is about ten minutes on foot.
Join us in person at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre, where places are limited, or online, with the whole day streamed live on Zoom. Everyone who books receives the recording. 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 day and support our ongoing activities. If they are beyond your means, please choose the donation of your choosing and give what you can. No one is excluded because they cannot afford to come.
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.
