Date

30 Mar 2021
Expired!

Time

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost

£15.00

Location

Online (Google Meet)
Online (Google Meet)
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Tags: attachment , buddhism , the three poisons

Overcoming the Roots of Unhappiness (3-week series)

Teachings on The Three Poisons

During this three-week course, Buddhist teacher, David Johnson will offer teachings on The Three Poisons (the akusala-mula.)

In the centre of the iconic Buddhist image of the Wheel of Life, or Bhavachakra, you will find depicted a pig, a bird, and a snake. These three creatures represent the Three Poisons, or Three Unwholesome Roots – ignorance, attachment, and aversion.

These Three Poisons are the source of our negative mental states–such as anxiety, anger, jealousy–and the root from which all unskillful or harmful actions spring. It is understood in Buddhism that as long as our thoughts, words, and actions are conditioned by the Three Poisons they will cause unceasing problems for ourselves and others. 

It is therefore essential that we learn to overcome these minds, in order to uncover lasting wellbeing and happiness in our life.

About the course

This course is suitable for everyone – whether you are new to meditation or Buddhist thought, or have been studying for a while.

This course will consist of 3 x 1.5hr sessions, delivered Live via Google Meet on Tuesday evenings, 7-8.30pm from Tuesday, 16th Mach 2021 to Tuesday, 30th March 2021. Recordings will be made available to those who are unable to attend live.

The sessions are a mixture of dharma talks, guided meditations, and group discussion.

There is no need to prepare anything special – just find a quiet, comfortable place where you will not be disturbed.

What’s Included?

✔ 3 sessions with Buddhist teacher, David Johnson
✔ Guided meditations which are easy to follow and can be practised at home.
✔ Dharma talks – exploring the Buddhist teachings of the Three Poisons
✔ A chance to discuss with others and ask questions
✔ Access to an exclusive Facebook Group for support and interaction with the Sangha.
✔ Lifetime access to the 3-week course online

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What Are People Saying?
"Thank you David that was very enlightening. Very informative and useful for my particular life situation. I wanted to say I am finding your sessions extremely helpful in my daily struggles. I am grateful for coming across your school of learning. Bless you."
Wendy
"First time joining today, but really enjoyed it and found a lot of peace from the session. Thank you 🙂 I look forward to next weeks session."
Rebecca Taylor
"David's retreats are amazing! I had a fantastic time and gained so much. Meditation, great food and lovely company. I feel refreshed and motivated to meditate more at home. Highly recommend!"
Sophie Li
"You are wonderfully helpful when one is feeling a bit lost in this world"
Katharina Louise
"An amazing day. Fantastic company and great food. I feel very relaxed and after today feel inspired to start my meditation journey, hopefully with you to help guide me. Thank you very much."
Francesca Kirby
"Just a quick thank you for helping me out over last months, the classes you have held have made a massive impact on me and a couple of my friends. I really hope this will be here for the long term as I feel it will help others as much as its helped me. So keep it up the good work, your doing a great job and thank you for helping me control my anxiety."
Lee Hampton
"Thank you so much! a wonderful day with wonderful people 🥰🥰🥰 hope to see everyone again soon!"
Carmen Cristina Ara
"What a day and what a lovely group of people. Hope to see you all again soon x"
Fiona Tryhorn
"Many thanks for guiding me through a beautiful experience today . With open hearted people🤗🤗.. See u soon, big hugs🤗❤️🤗"
Jennifer Brett
"David's guided meditations help bring peace and calm to a busy mind. I highly recommend his retreats and will be attending future events. I enjoyed his relaxation day retreat and was able to completely disconnect and be present. I also met a wonderful group of people, I know I will remain friends with. Thank you David for the wonderful work you do. Namaste. 🙏🏻🦋"
Karina Felix
"Loved our class tonight - your words have resonated so much with me - thank you ❤️"
Trixie Murphy
"On my gratitude list today: the existence of Samadhi and finding you and this group, making myself sign up and then participate in this mornings meditation, your wonderful wisdom and eloquence in expressing it. "
Netti
"Thank you David and everyone, was so lovely to meditate with you all"
Sarah Perkins
"I am enjoying your course and I am seeing some benefits. I find the course informative and your delivery is very soothing"
Osian Lloyd
Prices & Booking

Pre-booking is essential.

Standard Rate – Suggested donation is £15 for the full 3-week course. All proceeds go towards the development of future programs and our vision for The Samadhi Retreat Centre. Teachers do not receive any payment for leading group retreats at Samadhi.

Free for Samadhi Supporters.

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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.

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Samadhi
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Speakers

Speaker

  • David Oromith
    David Oromith Buddhist Contemplative, Author and Meditation Guide
    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.

Location

Location

Online (Google Meet)
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Overcoming the Roots of Unhappiness (3-week series)

Date

30 Mar 2021
Expired!
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