Tong-Len and Loving-Kindness

Notes & Transcript Transcript This morning I’d like to do a meditation that we haven’t, I’m not sure we’ve done it during these sessions, but if you’re familiar with any Tibetan Buddhism practise, you might have heard of this meditation and it’s called Tong-Len and essentially the translation is giving and taking the Tong means […]

Why Do We Feel The Need To Control Everything?

Notes & Transcript Guided Meditation Mindfulness of Feelings. This satipaṭṭhāna focuses on the contemplation of “feelings” or “feeling tones” (vedanā), which mainly refers to how one perceives feelings as pleasant, unpleasant or neutral. TranscriptGood morning everyone. Welcome to our Sunday morning meditation class. Welcome to those of you who come regularly and a special welcome […]

Monthly Coffee and Meditation Meetup

An evening of meditation, coffee, and discussion with friends During these sessions we explore a different aspect of meditation & Buddhist psychology each month. Meditation is to the mind what exercise is to the body. It’s about developing exceptional levels of mental health and well-being and experiencing the genuine well-being, happiness and joy that comes […]

Meditation Classes in the Cynon Valley

Beginners meditation classes near Mountain Ash in the Cynon Valley. Unwind, relax, let go of stress and anxiety, and cultivate positive minds such as patience, compassion, and equanimity.

Meditation Classes in Ebbw Vale

Beginners meditation classes in Ebbw Vale. Unwind, relax, let go of stress and anxiety, and cultivate positive minds such as patience, compassion, and equanimity.

Tranquillity and Insight – Weekend Retreat

During this in-depth weekend retreat, we will gain experience of shamatha, vipashyana, and the union of the two – the direct route to overcoming our bad habits of mind and severing the root of suffering, following the Buddha’s own journey in mindfulness. Come and soothe the body, heal the mind, restore balance, and cultivate insight.

Overcoming the Roots of Unhappiness (3-week series)

During this course, Buddhist teacher, David Johnson, will offer teachings on The Three Poisons–ignorance, attachment, and aversion–the source of our negative mental states and the root from which all unskillful or harmful actions spring.

Weekly Guided Meditation & Discussion Group

Free online guided meditation group every Sunday. These sessions include a guided meditation, a short talk on our practice of the week, and some time for group discussion. There is no need to commit to every week, you can drop-in whenever you wish.

Shamatha: Unlocking The Power of the Mind

During this day retreat we will explore in theory and practice a range of methods for developing meditative quiescence, or shamatha – an extraordinary state of mental and physical balance which unlocks the full power of the mind.

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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.