Journey to Awakening – London Day Retreat (HYBRID)
About our London Day Retreats
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 well-being 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 regular meditation practice, and help you develop tools that reduce stress, anxiety and worry; and nurture a happier, calmer, and more positive approach to life.
About the March Topic
The Three Higher Trainings—ethics, samadhi, and wisdom—are the heart of the Buddhist path, time-tested methods for leading beings to awakening. Together, they form a simple yet profound framework for anyone seeking greater wellbeing, deeper insight and lasting transformation.
During this day retreat, visiting Buddhist teacher David Oromith will explore these three aspects of the Buddhist path and how we can embrace them in daily life. We will explore how each is connected and built upon each other, how ethical living supports stability and harmony, how samadhi balances and steadies the mind, and how wisdom reveals the true nature of reality.
With teachings, guided meditations, and reflections, this day retreat offers an opportunity to engage with the core aspects of the path to enlightenment in a way that is both profound and practical.
These practices are accessible to anyone seeking inner transformation—whether Buddhist or not.
Lunch
During the lunch break, you are 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.
Booking & Donations
There are limited in-person places available for this day retreat. We will also be live-streaming and recording the teachings on Zoom. Please book in advance by using the options below.
We embrace a sliding scale policy for their event fees, guided by the Buddhist principle of generosity and inclusivity. There are suggested donations to help cover event costs and support our ongoing activities, for the benefit of all. However, we firmly believe that financial constraints should never be a barrier to participation. If the suggested amount is beyond your means, please contribute what you can — every offering helps us sustain and continue providing our events and courses for the collective good.
Hourly Schedule
Day Retreat
- 10.00am - 11.15am
- Session 1
- Talk & Meditation
- 11.15am - 11.45am
- Break
- 11.45am - 1.00pm
- Session 2
- Talk & Meditation
- 1.00pm - 2.00pm
- Lunch
- 2.00pm - 3.30pm
- Session 3
- Talk, Meditation & Discussion
If you would like to support our vision of making these teachings as accessible as possible, please consider making a donation, supporting future groups, events & retreats. Interested to know why we charge for this event and what happens to profits? Read here.
Speakers
Speaker
David OromithBuddhist Contemplative, Author and Meditation GuideDavid 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.
