A Practical Guide to Mindful Living: Restore Presence & Calm in a Changing World
4-week course in Kidwelly
with simultaneous live stream online
Join us at any point - recordings of previous sessions are available!
About the course
Our theme for the four weeks
Finding Inner Peace Amidst Challenge & Change
Thursdays, 6-7.30pm – July 13 • 20 • 27 • August 3, 2023
The course is centred around four of the main chapters from the book, looking at how to build a regular meditation practice, live with intention and purpose, stay grounded in the present, and gain a deeper understanding of our minds, thoughts, and emotions.
These teachings draw from both Buddhist and Western psychology, offering a transformative approach to life’s challenges.
Week 1: “Cultivating Mindfulness Through a Regular Meditation Practice”
Week 2: “Leading a Meaningful and Deliberate Life”
Week 3: “Living in the Now, Not In Our Imagination”
Week 4: “Mindfulness of the Mind, Thoughts and Emotions”
These classes consist of easy-to-follow guided meditations, talks and discussions covering a different aspect of meditation & Buddhist mind-training each week.
The talks explore the inner causes of things like stress and anxiety and provide you with new tools to reduce these and feel more positive and peaceful, no matter what’s going on in life.
Classes are suitable for everyone, seating is on chairs (or bring your own cushion/yoga mat), and no special clothing is needed – just come as you are. *Please pre-book*
What to Expect
Our classes consist of three elements:
Guided Meditations
Enjoy guided meditations and learn how to cultivate your own regular meditation practice
Talks & Mind Training
Discover teachings from Buddhist psychology that help you let go of stress and cultivate wellbeing
Community & Discussion
Time to discuss with others and meet likeminded people who are exploring similar paths
Meet the Host
Guiding your meditation experience
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 the book A Practical Guide to Mindful Living: Five Ways to Restore Presence and Calm Amidst Challenge & Change. He has received non-monastic ordination in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and teaches workshops internationally, leads retreats across the UK and runs classes locally.
David discovered meditation & Buddhism through his experience of depression and suicidal thoughts and is passionate about helping people take back control of their mental wellbeing, work with their thoughts and feelings, and discover genuine wellbeing and joy within. Read more.
Location
Where to find our class
Canolfan John Burns, Parc House, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, SA17 5AB
A short distance from Kidwelly, Ferryside, Trimsaran, Burry Port, Llanelli, Pontarddulais, Carmarthen & Ammanford.
We will also live stream the teachings online on Google Meet for those who are not local.
Dates & Pricing
What to expect
Upcoming Dates & Courses
Introduction to Vipashyana – 3 weeks – Thursday, 6-7.30pm – September 14 • 21 • (break 28th) • October 5th (book here)
The Eight Worldly Concerns: Overcoming the Obstacles to Genuine Happiness and Spiritual Progress – 4 weeks – Thursday, 6-7.30pm – October 26 • November 2 • 9 • 16 (book here)
Pricing
In-Person
£6.50 per class, or £26 £20 for the 4 week course.
Please book in advance.
Online option
We will live stream the teachings for those who wish to participate from afar. Price 50% off, £10 for the 4-week course.
Samadhi Supporter
Online or In-person. Free for Samadhi Supporters. Get in touch for your free ticket.
Cancellation
By booking you agree to our booking terms and conditions.
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, we may cancel or reschedule classes. If the course is cancelled in its entirety, we will refund your booking as soon as possible. If the time, date or venue is changed after you book, you will be notified and given the option to cancel your booking.
Refund Policy for Classes – Online or In-Person:
Our cancellation and refund policy for online and in-person classes is as follows:
- Cancellation 48 hours or more before the first class: full refund
- Cancellation 24 hours to 48 hours before the first class: 50% refund (unless your place is booked by someone else, in which case full refund minus a 10% admin and payment processing fee)
- Cancellation less than 24 hours before the first class/no-show: no refund
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Please read our health and safety information carefully.
While meditation 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.
Book Your Place
Reserve a spot now
£6.50 per week • Book the 4-week course for only £20 • (£10 for the live stream)
*You can join us at any point in the course, recordings are available*
When booking with us you are accepting our terms and conditions.
FAQs
Everything you need to know
As places are limited, you need to book in advance for the course. If you need to cancel, let us know 48 hours before the first class and get your money back.
To get the most out of the course and to give your practice the time it needs, we believe the best approach is to come along for an entire course. This is why we take bookings for the entire course and you get the first class free.
If you cannot attend the entire course, please get in touch to come on a weekly basis.
We believe that these practices should be accessible to all, regardless of the money in your bank account. We are not run for profit, and have carefully chosen our fee based on the costs of running the classes.
If you’d like to come along but cannot afford the course fee, you can offer a donation that suits your needs instead. Please get in touch with us by email or by using the chat button in the corner.
We also encourage you to take a look at all of our material (podcasts, video recordings, audio recordings) and weekly classes that we have online, all of this is offered for free.
Chairs are provided for the sessions and meditations. If you prefer to use a meditation cushion or stool then please bring this with you.
There’s no need to wear anything specific just be comfortable. Please feel free to bring any extra cushions or blankets for your comfort.
Our talks and meditations are inspired by the Buddhist tradition, but in no way do you need to be Buddhist to get benefit from them. Buddhism is non-theistic and non-dogmatic, and the Buddha always encouraged others to ‘come and see’ for themselves. There is no belief system to subscribe to: just simple, practical, down-to-earth psychology that we can test for ourselves.
Yes, there is parking to the right of the John Burns Centre.
Our session starts at 6pm exactly, so please arrive a few minutes early to take your spot and get comfortable.
Yes, the venue does have 7kW electric car charging points.
No experience is needed, everyone is welcome whether you’re a beginner or have more experience.
Have another question? Please send us an email or a message us using the chat in the corner of the screen.
