Join Buddhist meditation teacher, David Oromith, for an introduction to both the explanation and the practice of the essential meditation technique of Shamtha
About This Course
During this course, which was recorded live at Jamyang Buddhist Centre in London in 2024, we discover a range of methods for developing meditative quiescence, or shamatha.
Shamatha is the practice of developing a single-pointed concentration in order to find a calm, clear and focussed mind.
David Oromith will introduce us to both the explanation and the practice of this essential meditation technique – for only when agitations of the mind are healed and calmed can we really focus and see things as they are.
This practice nurtures a state of mind that is simultaneously supple, profoundly relaxed, and brilliantly alert, offering us a much-needed respite from daily life. Through shamatha practice, we let go of physical and mental stress, fostering mental and emotional balance. These practices however go beyond temporary relaxation; and offer us the methods to cultivate a deep, enduring sense of tranquillity and clarity within ourselves.
Ultimately, for those following the Buddhist path, the Buddha strongly emphasised the importance of achieving shamatha in order to achieve awakening. Shamatha is, therefore, an indispensable practice for those on this path.
These practices are accessible to anyone seeking inner transformation—whether Buddhist or not.
"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
The Teacher
David Oromith is a Buddhist contemplative and meditation guide with a background in mental health services. Having practised meditation since the age of 18, his journey into Buddhism began through personal struggles with depression and anxiety, leading him to the Buddha’s teachings.
David has studied under various teachers, with Lama Alan as his root guru, and is influenced by Tibetan Buddhism among other traditions, recognising the value and benefit of multiple points-of-view. He focuses on meditation training and core, practical Buddhist principles in his teachings. He is the author of the book A Practical Guide to Mindful Living and leads several retreats across the UK every year, as well as teaching online and in person across South Wales.
David’s engaging style is clear, practical, and relatable, hoping to make ancient practices applicable to modern life. He envisions and works towards the establishment of the Samadhi Eco Retreat Centre as a community for spiritual development.
Offer Dana
This teaching is offered freely. If you’d like to offer dana to support the teacher and our activities, you can do so below.
