Date

18 Jan 2024
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6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
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Compassionate Choices: Non-Harm, Vegetarianism and Veganism in Buddhism

Public Talk & Discussion with David

Join us for a thought-provoking session exploring the principles of non-harm and compassion that form the core of Buddhist teachings and their relevance in today’s world.

We’ll explore the connections between these ancient philosophies and modern choices, particularly vegetarianism and veganism (which goes beyond diet), to understand how they align with the path of Buddhism and ethical living. This session will offer thoughts from classic Buddhist perspectives (including both the Theravada and Mahayana traditions) alongside contemporary insights, providing a comprehensive view of making compassionate choices in our diet and beyond.

Whether you’re familiar with or new to these concepts, this discussion is an opportunity to explore in a non-judgmental and non-dogmatic way.

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David is an experienced Buddhist contemplative and meditation guide who has studied and taught internationally for several years. He is the Co-Founder of Samadhi and a qualified mindfulness teacher, Mental Health First Aider, and an active member of the Association for Spiritual Integrity. His teaching style is clear and practical, and his warm and humorous approach makes him a popular mindfulness teacher. In his own practise and teachings, David focusses on the core themes of Early Buddhism and emphasises the practices of Shamatha (meditative quiescence), and its union with Vipassana on the Four Applications of Mindfulness and the Four Immeasurables – which presents a direct path leading to the realisation of our deepest nature and the potentials of consciousness, and closely follows how the Buddha himself attained enlightenment. He considers himself to be the fortunate student of many teachers, including his root lama, Lama Alan Wallace.

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Samadhi
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https://www.samadhi.org.uk

Speakers

Speaker

  • David Oromith
    David Oromith
    Buddhist Contemplative, Author and Meditation Guide

    David is a Buddhist contemplative, author, meditation guide and retreat leader. He is the Co-Founder of Samadhi, an organisation based in the UK and a member of the UK’s Network of Buddhist Organisations. He teaches workshops internationally and online and leads retreats across the UK. Through his clear and practical teaching style and warm and humorous approach, David inspires people to take back control of their thoughts and feelings and discover genuine wellbeing within.

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Online (Google Meet)
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Compassionate Choices: Non-Harm, Vegetarianism and Veganism in Buddhism

Date

18 Jan 2024
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