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 Wallac
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
We Can’t Always Get What We Want (And That’s All Right)
·OnlineOnlineWe 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.
This event takes place on Insight Timer Live. You can join via a computer, tablet, or mobile device. To join on a mobile, download the Insight Timer app through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Click this link to 'Add to Calendar/Get Notified' when we go live. This is also the direct link to join: https://insig.ht/6TLO1QklNZb
If you'd like to make a donation in gratitude for the talk, you can do so by clicking here.5 attendees
This Precious Human Life – A One Day Retreat
·OnlineOnlineJoin 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.
Booking & Donations
There are limited in-person places available for this day retreat. We will also be live-streaming and recording the teachings on Zoom. Please book in advance by using the following link: (HYBRID) This Precious Human Life - A One Day Retreat - Samadhi
We embrace a sliding scale policy for their event fees, guided by the Buddhist principle of generosity and inclusivity. There are suggested donations to help cover event costs and support our ongoing activities, for the benefit of all. However, we firmly believe that financial constraints should never be a barrier to participation. If the suggested amount is beyond your means, please contribute what you can — every offering helps us sustain and continue providing our events and courses for the collective good.3 attendees
Past events
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