Meditations for Relaxation & Inner Joy (Hybrid)
About this Event
Join us for a peaceful half-day retreat to unwind, de-stress, and cultivate tools for a happier, calmer approach to life.
This event offers two sessions of Buddhist teachings and guided meditation that will help you tap into your own inner wellspring of joyful presence.
The morning begins with a talk and a guided meditation on the theme of relaxation, designed to help us release tension, settle into stillness, and quieten our minds. After a break for tea, coffee, and refreshments, we’ll return for the second session, which centres around practices for inner joy. With practical guided meditations, we’ll explore ways to uplift the heart, rediscover moments of happiness, and nurture a joyful outlook.
Whether you’re looking to take a break from daily pressures or wish to learn new skills for wellbeing, this retreat is a welcoming and down-to-earth space to explore these practices among like-minded people. We hope you’ll leave feeling refreshed, with a lighter presence and new tools for relaxation and inner joy to take with you.
Booking & Donations
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!
About the Teacher
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.
Hourly Schedule
Half Day Course
- 10.00am - 11.15am
- Session 1
- Talk & Meditation
- 11.15am - 11.45am
- Break
- 11.45am - 1.00pm
- Session 2
- Talk & Meditation
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
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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.
