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Join us for a weekly shamatha (tranquillity) meditation.
This practice is suitable for beginners and regular practitioners alike and is an opportunity to practice together with a group online. Classes include a short introduction to the method as well as an opportunity to ask questions and seek guidance afterwards.
The purpose of shamatha is to achieve advanced states of samadhi, or meditative concentration, where one is able to focus unwavering attention on a single object. The Buddha strongly emphasized the importance of achieving shamatha in order to achieve personal liberation. Shamatha is, therefore, an indispensable practice for a Buddhist. The transformative power of Buddhist meditation occurs when we've cultivated the stability and vividness of shamatha, and use it for the purposes of vipashyana (insight practice).
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These practice sessions are held on Insight Timer Live. You have the opportunity to ask questions about your practice in the comments which David will answer at the end of the session.
Go to Samadhi's Insight Timer page on the website or the app to see all ongoing and upcoming Live Events. You can set a reminder for upcoming events by clicking the event you want to join, then select Add to Calendar or the Notify me button.
The Attention Revolution: Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind by B. Alan Wallace
Our weekly shamatha sessions are based on the meditations and explanations found in this book.
"Beginning by pointing out the ill effects that follow from our inability to focus, Wallace moves on to explore a systematic path of meditation (shamatha) to deepen our capacity for deep concentration. The result is an exciting, rewarding "expedition of the mind," tracing everything from the confusion at the bottom of the trail to the extraordinary clarity and power that come with making it to the top."
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Tuesdays, weekly
This is an ongoing weekly class with no fixed end date. Book the date you would like to come to, and come as often or as seldom as you like. Sessions are recorded, so you can catch up on anything you miss.
David Oromith, Buddhist Contemplative, Author & Meditation Guide
David is a Buddhist contemplative, meditation guide and retreat leader, co-founder of Samadhi and author of A Practical Guide to Mindful Living.
donations welcome
This group relies entirely on donations to keep running. No one is excluded for lack of funds.
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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.
