What we’re about
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 Wallace
Upcoming events
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Sutta Study: The Buddha’s Approaches to Anger in the Pāli Canon
·OnlineOnlineAnger is one of the most powerful and persuasive human emotions. It can feel justified, energising, and even necessary – yet the Buddha consistently presents it as a source of suffering, distortion, and limitation.
Many of us encounter Buddhist teachings on anger through summaries, later texts, or modern interpretations. In this short Sutta Study series, we will turn directly to a small selection of early Buddhist texts from the Pāli Canon to see how the Buddha and the early tradition approached anger directly.
Drawing on discourses from the Saṃyutta and Aṅguttara Nikāyas, a reflection from the Theragāthā, and short passages from the Dhammapada, we will explore anger from several perspectives: how it arises in response to insult, how it relates to power and strength, its consequences, and how understanding and practice can gradually transform it. Rather than offering a single solution, we’ll see how the Buddha provided a range of skilful responses, encouraging curiosity and openness to different approaches.
This series is suitable for those with some familiarity with Buddhist practice who are interested in studying the suttas or reflecting on the role of anger in the path to freedom. No prior textual study experience is necessary to join and benefit from the series.
Each session will include a guided meditation, a reading of the texts with commentary, and time for group discussion. We will focus on how these teachings can help us respond skillfully to anger in everyday life, making the practice relevant and accessible.
Booking & Donations
This Online Study Group relies entirely on donations. Only through your honest generosity will we be able to continue offering these sessions for the benefit of all. You can make a donation by visiting this page.
We suggest a donation of £15 for this course, but you can offer whatever you wish and still attend.
It is customary to offer dana (a donation) to support the teacher and the activities of the dhama organisation. No one is excluded from participating for lack of funds, but if you’re able to, as is tradition, please consider making an offering. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and all money raised goes directly into supporting our activities and fundraising for the Samadhi Eco Retreat Centre.3 attendees
Weekly Online Guided Meditation & Discussion Group
·OnlineOnlineJoin 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.
Booking: Free Weekly Online Guided Meditations - Samadhi.org.uk2 attendees
Water Element Qi Gong
·OnlineOnlineWinter, 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.
Bookings: Water Element Qi Gong - Samadhi3 attendees
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