Date

07 Jan 2021
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Time

9:30 am - 11:00 am

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Samadhi Study Group

Join the Sangha for our weekly study group. 

These sessions are ideal for anyone who wishes to study the teachings further in a systematic and in-depth way, and meaningfully put them into practice. 

At present, we are studying Shamatha

During this series, we will explore in theory and practice a range of methods for developing meditative quiescence, or shamatha.

The achievement of shamatha is widely regarded in the Buddhist tradition as an indispensable foundation for the cultivation of contemplative insight (vipashyana), and period of study is designed to provide a theoretical understanding and an experiential basis to enable you to proceed effectively toward this extraordinary state of mental and physical balance.

The purpose of shamatha meditation is to stabilise the mind by cultivating a steady awareness of the object of meditation. Shamatha meditation allows us to experience our mind as it is, calming our thoughts and emotions, and experiencing a tranquility of mind unlike any other. With shamatha as our foundation, we can unlock the true power of our mind.

If you are interested in joining our study group, please contact David at [email protected]. 

david

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.

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.

Organiser

Organiser

Samadhi
Samadhi
Email
[email protected]
Website
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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Location

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Date

07 Jan 2021
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