Spring Renewal: Relaxation Day Retreat
About this Event
Take a break and join visiting Buddhist teacher, David Oromith, for a refreshing and relaxing meditation day retreat near Newcastle.
In the quaint setting of Eccles Hall in Whitley Bay, we’ll enjoy sessions of uplifting dharma talks and guided meditations that are designed to calm the mind and help you de-stress.
The meditations will help you to completely unwind and settle your body and mind in a state of relaxation, tranquillity, focus and clarity.
The dharma talks will explore the inner causes of stress and anxiety, and provide you with tips and innovative ways of thinking to calm and de-stress at home.
There will be morning and afternoon breaks to contemplate and get acquainted with new friends, and a delicious plant-based lunch provided.
We hope you’ll leave feeling refreshed, nourished, stress-free and ready for the weeks ahead – with new tools to reduce your daily stress and anxiety and to make you a more positive and peaceful person.
Lunch
A delicious plant-based lunch is included with your ticket.
Teas, coffees and biscuits will also be available during the day.
Booking & Donations
There are limited places available for this day retreat. 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. There are suggested donations to help cover the cost of putting on this event, including room hire and travel and accommodation cost for the teacher and volunteers. 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!
Parking & Getting Here
There is free on-street parking. The address is: Eccles Hall, Earsdon, Whitley Bay NE25 9JX
Public Transport:
Eccles Hall is a 20-minute walk from Shiremoor Underground Station.
By bus, the 351 Newcastle to Whitley Bay service stops a few minutes up the road (Front Street), or the 57/57A Ashington to North Shields Transport Hub stops a 5-minute walk away on Earsdon Road.
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, leading 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.
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Hourly Schedule
Day Retreat
- 10.00am - 11.30am
- Session 1
- Talk & Meditation
- 11.30am - 12.00pm
- Break
- 12.00pm - 1.30pm
- Session 2
- Talk & Meditation
- 1.30pm - 2.30pm
- Lunch
- 2.30pm - 3.30pm
- Session 3
- Talk, Meditation & Discussion
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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.
