“Mind Training for Modern Life” Online Retreat
- Online - Live or via recording
5 Days to Explore Transforming Difficulties into Greater Wellbeing
Thursday 21st May – Monday 25th May 2026
About the retreat
Join us for an online weekend Buddhist meditation retreat
Join David and Manu Oromith for a five-day live-streamed retreat exploring Buddhist mind training.
This online retreat brings the heart of our in-person retreat in Devon to you at home, with live-streamed teachings, guided meditations, and nourishing yoga practices.
Lojong (mind training) is an ancient Tibetan Buddhist approach to working with life and its challenges, transforming daily difficulties and stress into greater wellbeing and happiness.
In a world as difficult as ours, training in this way is not always easy, but it is often our most meaningful option. When we cannot control what the world brings to us, we can still control how we respond and what we bring to the world.
Together, we’ll explore the foundations of authentic mind training, then turn to specific methods and teachings, with a focus on how they apply to modern life. These practices help you turn your entire life into an opportunity to grow in wisdom and compassion, so that how you live is more closely aligned with the kind of person you want to be and the kind of life you want to lead.
This retreat is also taking place in person, in Devon. If you’d like to join us in person instead, up-to-date availability can be found here.
What to Expect From an Online Retreat Experience
From the comfort of your own home
You can engage with this course in whatever way suits you most. This can mean setting aside the week to follow along live and make it a full retreat in your own space, or following the recordings at your own pace, or anything in between.
How does it work to join live?
It’s really important to us that you feel a part of the retreat and connected with both the teachings and what is happening online and offline.
We arrange the tech in such a way as to mean you can both see and hear the teacher, but also the participants in the room, meaning that you don’t miss out on any questions or discussions that take place. You’re also able to ask questions, and the teacher and the room are able to see and hear you, as if you were there in person.
During the day, there will also be an opportunity for the online attendees to come together to share, discuss and reflect on the day’s activities as a group. There will also be an optional WhatsApp group – an opportunity to keep connected and chat with others.
Feedback from participants in previous years was wonderful; they really felt a part of the retreat and that it was no different doing it from the comfort of their own home. They formed some very supportive relationships with other online attendees, which continued long after the retreat ended.
We invite you to come along and be a part of this programme.
Unable to Join Live?
If you’re unable to follow live, video recordings are uploaded (unedited) within a few hours of the live session happening. Higher quality recordings are uploaded after the retreat. The recordings will remain on the website indefinitely, so you can revisit the teachings and practices again and again.
What's included
Everything you need for a unique experience
- Relaxing and restoring yoga sessions each day
- Guided meditations – which are easy to follow and can be practiced at home
- Dharma talks – exploring the lojong (mind training) teachings
- Full recordings and supplementary notes to go along with the course
- Opportunities to ask questions and be guided in your practice
- Online evening chat groups with other attendees
- WhatsApp group for mutual chat with other attendees
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Meet the Hosts
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Dorje Gyalpo 'David' Oromith
International Buddhist Meditation Teacher & Retreat Leader
David will lead this retreat, run the workshops and guided meditations, and be on hand as a mentor to support you.
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, 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.
Manu Oromith
Accredited Yoga Teacher & Retreat Leader
Manu is our retreat co-ordinator and accredited yoga teacher. He will guide our morning vinyasa yoga sessions and, alongside our venue hosts, will be around to assist you during your retreat and make sure you have a wonderful experience.
He is the Co-Founder of Samadhi and a Mental Health First Aider. Manu’s laid-back approach and kind heart has a warming and inspiring impact on our retreatants and he is much loved by all.
Details & Schedule
What to expect
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Availability 2026
Thu 21st May – Mon 25th May
In-Person Attendance
For attending in person, please click here to see the latest availability.
Online Attendance
There are four payment options for joining online:
Option 1 – Cover Our Running Costs + Donation – £100
Option 2 – Cover Our Running Costs – £75
Option 3 – Low Waged – £50
Option 4 – Donation of Your Choosing – you can donate an alternative amount by choosing Option 4 and then making a donation at Checkout.
We rely entirely on donations. This event is not run for profit but we’re hoping to raise money to cover the cost of putting on the event and for enabling our activities to continue. No one is excluded because of a lack of funds, but only through your honest generosity will we be able to continue offering these sessions for the benefit of all.
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Typical Schedule
Subject to change. A confirmed schedule will be sent out in the weeks leading up to the retreat. Times given are in the UK timezone.
DAY ONE
5.00pm-6.30pm – Introduction & Welcome (with Manu & David)
8:30pm-9:00pm – Evening Meditation (with David)
DAY TWO – FOUR
Wake up – Personal Practice
8:00am-8:30am – Morning Yoga (with Manu)
8:30am – Breakfast Break
9:30am-11:00am – Session 1 – Meditation & Teachings (with David)
11:00am – Mid-Morning Break
11:45am-1:00pm – Session 2 – Meditation & Teachings (with David)
1:00pm – Lunch Break, Rest & Personal Practice
4:00pm-5.00pm – Online Group Discussion (Online Group Only)
5:00pm-6:30pm – Meditation, Q&A/Discussion (with David)
7:00pm – Dinner Break
8:30pm – Evening Yoga or Guided Meditation
DAY FIVE
Wake up – Personal Practice
8:00am-8:30am – Morning Yoga (with Manu)
8:30am – Breakfast Break
9:30am-11:00am – Final Session (with David & Manu))
11:00am – End of Retreat
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Mental Health & Wellbeing
Please read our health and safety information carefully.
While meditation, yoga 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.
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