LGBTQ+ and Buddhism: A Queer Friendly Path

A picture of Samadhi co-founders, David & Manu

For many LGBTQ+ people, spiritual spaces haven’t felt safe. This article looks at what the Buddha actually taught about sexuality and how a queer-led sangha can become a place of healing and belonging.

Acceptance and Seeing Life as Like a River

In this episode, David explores the profound analogy of seeing life as like a river, and how this view highlights impermanence, acceptance, and the importance of living life in a flexible, fluid way. From understanding the nature of life’s rapids to finding serenity in its gentle flows, David discusses how we can embrace the present and navigate life’s ever-changing currents with grace and acceptance.

Why Combining Meditation and Yoga During Retreat is the Perfect Combination

The Synergy of Buddhism and Yoga: Why We Combine These Two Practices To Improve Your Wellbeing and Retreat Experience Buddhism and yoga both have their roots in ancient India. The practices taught by the Buddha are a means to achieve spiritual insight and ultimately, enlightenment. The same is true of yoga, with its roots in […]

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Samadhi is an inclusive organisation and we welcome people of all ages, genders (including gender identity), sexual orientation, abilities, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief.

As an LGBTQ-led Buddhist organisation, we strongly believe that no one should be discriminated against for any reason at all and subscribe to the ideals of non-harm and loving-kindness. You’re welcome no matter who you are and you’re free to express yourself authentically.