Hybrid Day Event · Swansea Wellbeing Centre
This event has passed. It took place on Saturday 20 September 2025 at 10:00am – 1:00pm (UK time).
Swansea Wellbeing Centre
Walter Rd, Burman St, Swansea SA1 5PQ, UK
Also streamed live on Zoom
In person, Online
Join us for a nourishing half-day retreat (in person or online) exploring how Buddhist teachings can help us find greater peace in the midst of overwhelm, pressure, and inner and outer struggle.
Through two sessions of teaching and guided meditation, we’ll look at how to soften the inner tension we carry, from the weight of responsibilities to the pressure we put on ourselves.
The morning begins with a talk and meditation on overwhelm: how it arises, how it affects us, and how Buddhist practice can offer grounded tools for relief. After a break for tea, coffee, and conversation, we’ll return for a second session focused on how to relate more kindly to ourselves, especially in moments of stress, self-doubt, or inner criticism.
Whether you're feeling stretched thin or simply curious about a more peaceful way of being, we hope this event will offer a welcoming and down-to-earth space to explore these practices among like-minded people. We hope you’ll leave feeling inspired and more at ease, with new tools to support you in everyday life.
There are limited places available for this half-day retreat. We will also be livestreaming the sessions for those who'd like to join from afar. Please book in advance using the form at the bottom of this page.
We are embracing a sliding scale policy for this event, guided by the Buddhist principle of generosity and inclusivity. Samadhi is a charity, and we have suggested donations that help cover the cost of putting on this event and our day-to-day costs. Choosing the higher option includes a donation to support our activities for the benefit of all.
We firmly believe, however, that financial constraints should never be a barrier to participation. If the suggested amount is beyond your means, please choose the lower option or contribute what you can — every offering helps make this event possible for the collective good. Without your honesty and generosity, we wouldn't be able to make this event happen!
David Oromith is the co-founder of Samadhi. He is a Buddhist contemplative and meditation guide with a background in mental health services. Having practised meditation since the age of 18, his journey into Buddhism began through personal struggles with depression and anxiety, which eventually led him to the Buddha’s teachings.
David has studied under various teachers, with Dr. B. Alan Wallace as his primary teacher, and is influenced by Tibetan Buddhism among other traditions, recognising the value and benefit of multiple points-of-view. He focuses on meditation training and core, practical Buddhist principles in his teachings. He is the author of the book A Practical Guide to Mindful Living and leads several retreats across the UK every year, as well as teaching online and in person across South Wales.
David’s engaging style is clear, practical, and relatable, hoping to make ancient practices applicable to modern life. He works towards the establishment of the Samadhi Eco Retreat Centre as a community for inner development.
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David Oromith, Buddhist Contemplative, Author & Meditation Guide
David is a Buddhist contemplative, meditation guide and retreat leader. He is the Co-Founder of Samadhi and author of A Practical Guide to Mindful Living. He has received non-monastic ordination in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and teaches workshops internationally, leads retreats across the UK and runs classes locally.
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.
