London Meditation & Mindfulness Meetup Group from Samadhi

Join us for our free weekly online guided meditation and group discussion on Sundays at 10am.

Everyone welcome, no pressure to speak or have your camera on - simply listen in and enjoy.

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.

During these sessions, we will engage in various meditations from the Buddhist and other contemplative traditions. These meditations will help you to unwind, relax, let go of things like stress and anxiety, and cultivate positive minds such as patience, compassion, and equanimity.

With a regular meditation practice, you will gain greater and greater peace of mind and discover a more positive approach to life, as well as improved levels of emotional and mental health. Meditation has numerous benefits for the health of both your body and mind, is easy to do, and something everyone can learn.

"Since nearly everyone living in the modern world is coping with an overload of thinking, remembering, and planning this may be just what the doctor ordered: a general prescription for soothing and healing overworked bodies and minds." – B. Alan Wallace

Everybody is welcome to join these sessions.

We put a lot of effort into trying to make life go the way we planned. But then… it doesn’t. We miss our chance, something goes wrong, someone says no, or something unexpected happens. The mind often reacts as if it’s been personally insulted.

In this talk, hosted on Insight Timer Live, we’ll explore what’s really going on when we don’t get what we want, and how to work with disappointment without turning into a monster or completely falling apart. We’ll look into the basic Buddhist psychology of attachment and aversion, and how your expectations become the tension and frustration you experience.

You’ll leave with insights that help you to:
– recognise when desire turns into attachment
– manage frustration in the body and mind (without making it everyone else’s problem)
– let go of an outcome without giving up on what matters
– meet life as it is, with greater wellbeing and happiness

We’ll conclude with a brief guided practice and time for questions.

Winter, a time of introspection and gathering

A six week course running from January 28th to March 4th

Over the next 6 classes we will be exploring the Water Element. Water is the Element of Winter helping to prepare mind and body for the element/seasons that follow. Simple, gentle and flowing. Water QiGong the flow of winter supporting the nervous system, replenishing Jing Qi (vitality) the energy the body needs to help carry us through the year.

CMCK Qo Gong water forms, Taoist Breathing and moving for Health and balance

Calming Soothing Flowing Water

In a hectic modern world it can be very difficult to find space to truly rest, relax and restore. With the wonderful practice of Qi Gong you don’t need any special equipment to train and it is suitable for any person regardless of age, fitness or health. It’s just you giving yourself the gift of a little time, combined with some mindful intention and a willingness to explore the wonderful world of Qi Gong/Chi Kung.

Join us for ‘This Precious Human Life,’ a meaningful one-day retreat (in-person or online) inspired by the profound teachings contained in the Four Revolutions in Outlook (also known as the Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind).

We’ll explore meditations, contemplations and teachings on the rarity and preciousness of our human existence, and on the transient nature of life (impermanence). There will also be discussions on the reality of our suffering (duhkha) and actions and their consequences (karma).

Through reflection and practice, this day aims to deepen your appreciation of the preciousness of your life and the opportunities you have, and inspire a powerful boost for authentic Dharma practice.

Everyone is welcome to attend this day retreat, particularly those exploring the Buddhist path, whether for the first time or as a seasoned practitioner. These themes are regarded as indispensable in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism and are taught as the common, outer preliminaries for more advanced practice.

About our London Day Retreats

These Buddhist meditation day retreats, which can be attended online or in-person, offer the opportunity to discover what meditation and Buddhist mind training can do for mental well-being and to meet and share with like-minded people.

The sessions are perfect for both beginners and those with more experience. We hope to provide you with the foundation for developing your own practice, and help you develop tools that reduce stress, anxiety and worry; and nurture a happier, calmer, and more positive approach to life.

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