About us
Welcome to Samadhi! We aim to introduce people to meditation and mindfulness, and to help them integrate these practices into their daily life. Everyone is welcome to join our sessions!
We engage in various meditations from the Buddhist and other contemplative traditions. Drawing on the practical experience of meditation, psychology, and Buddhist wisdom, we look at insights, teachings and new ways of thinking which help us 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 Wallac
Upcoming events
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Metal and Water: Qi Gong from Autumn into Winter
·OnlineOnlineOnline Chi Kung / Qigong with Dan Brierley.
A seven-week online course on Wednesdays, 4 November to 16 December 2026, 10 to 11am UK time.
Every weekly session is recorded, so you can catch up at your own pace if you miss a week.
About the Course
For the next seven weeks we return to the elements.
We begin by embracing the energy of autumn through the Metal element and the Tiger. The Tiger is strong but flexible, able to be both focused and relaxed. We will also bring in some forms and flows from the Water element, the element of winter.
With Metal, the focus is on supporting the respiratory system and its relationship with the immune system: the yin and yang of our breath. With Water, we begin to explore the nervous system. Water tends to take us to a more meditative, internal place, deep and flowing, light but grounded.
What is Qi Gong?
Qi Gong is a gentle mind-body discipline with roots in the distant past. Relatively simple to learn, it is a gentle form of exercise for better health, rejuvenation and regeneration, and is sometimes called Taoist yoga.
In a hectic modern world it can be very difficult to find space to truly rest, relax and restore. Qi Gong needs no special equipment and is suitable for anyone, whatever their age, fitness or health. It is simply you giving yourself the gift of a little time, with some mindful intention and a willingness to explore.
Booking & Donations
Please book in advance through the Samadhi website.
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 running these classes, including an offering to Dan for his time. 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 via contacting us to help with your booking. Every offering helps make these classes possible for the collective good. Without your honesty and generosity, we wouldn’t be able to make these sessions happen!
To book your place and get the joining link, please visit: https://www.samadhi.org.uk/event/metal-and-water-qi-gong/
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Community Meditation & Chat
·OnlineOnlineCommunity-led meditation and chat on Zoom, hosted by one of Samadhi's trustees.
Thursday evenings, 7pm to 8pm UK time, 5 November to 17 December.
We are restarting our community-led evenings so we can stay connected as a sangha through to Christmas. Each session will be hosted by a trustee, with a meditation and chat shaped by the community. This is a chance to practise together, catch up and support one another. Everyone is welcome.
Sessions are on Zoom, and they are not recorded. David will not be present.
Free. Please book each Thursday you would like to come to using the website link below, and we'll email you the Zoom link.
To book your place and get the joining link, please visit: https://www.samadhi.org.uk/event/community-meditation-chat-thursdays/
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Death, Dying and Funerals: Exploring Buddhist Perspectives
·OnlineOnlineJoin David Oromith online via Zoom for a half day exploring Buddhist perspectives on death, dying and funerals.
Sunday 22 November 2026, 10am to 1pm UK time.
Many have questions about death that we rarely get the chance to discuss. What does Buddhism say happens when we die? How can we prepare for our own death, practically as well as spiritually? How do we support someone we love as they pass away, whether that’s a family member, a friend or a much-loved animal? And what could a funeral look like for a practising Buddhist?
This day is an opportunity to explore these kinds of questions in an open, practical way. David will offer some reflections, short guided practices and time for questions and discussion. We’ll explore the Buddhist view of dying, the practices traditionally done around the time of passing, and how to reflect what matters to you in a funeral. Everyone leaves with a Death Plan, a simple guide for recording your wishes and sharing them with the people closest to you.
Open to everyone, Buddhist or not.
Booking & Donations
Please book in advance using the website link below to receive your joining details.
We offer a sliding scale, guided by the Buddhist principle of generosity. The suggested rates help cover the cost of the day and support our ongoing activities. If you’re unable to afford the suggested rates, please choose the donation option or get in touch. No one is excluded because they cannot afford to come.
To book your place and get the joining link, please visit: https://www.samadhi.org.uk/event/death-dying-and-funerals-exploring-buddhist-perspectives/
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Everyone Is Your Teacher: Difficult People as the Path
·OnlineOnlineJoin David Oromith for a free live talk on Insight Timer.
Tuesday 24 November 2026, 7pm to 8pm UK time.
According to Buddhism, the people who really test us also have the most to teach us.
During this Insight Timer Live, David will explore the practice of seeing difficult or frustrating people not as enemies, but as catalysts for working with our own impatience, anger, and attachment.
This radical practice suggests treating all life events - joy and pain alike - as opportunities to understand our own mind, and cultivate happier, healthier approaches to life and its challenges.
We hope this discussion offers practical ideas about how to meet difficult people with greater equanimity and wellbeing, without becoming a doormat. Just in time for the festive season!
This talk is free. Please book using the website link below and we'll send you the link to join on Insight Timer nearer the time.
To book your place and get the joining link, please visit: https://www.samadhi.org.uk/event/everyone-is-your-teacher-difficult-people-as-the-path/
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Past events
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