Overview
The Three Higher Trainings—ethics, samadhi, and wisdom—are the heart of the Buddhist path, time-tested methods for leading beings to awakening. Together, they form a simple yet profound framework for anyone seeking greater wellbeing, deeper insight and lasting transformation.
During this day retreat, co-organised by the CCN and Samadhi, Buddhist teacher David Oromith will explore these three aspects of the Buddhist path and how we can embrace them in daily life. We will explore how each is connected and built upon each other, how ethical living supports stability and harmony, how samadhi balances and steadies the mind, and how wisdom reveals the true nature of reality.
With teachings, guided meditations, and reflections, this day retreat offers an opportunity to engage with the core aspects of the path to enlightenment in a way that is both profound and practical.
These practices are accessible to anyone seeking inner transformation—whether Buddhist or not.
"The cultivation of loving kindness is ideally suited for the bustling world we live in. It generates a quality of mind that wishes for the well-being of others, and at the same time it profoundly enhances our ability to attain well-being in our own lives. Instead of focusing on a poised state of mental peace, it is a discursive meditation that penetrates deeper into the root causes of our dissatisfactions and transforms them. It offers us a way to understand the distortions of the mind, and a way to defuse these distortions by means of an attitude of loving kindness that springs from the essential purity of our minds." - B. Alan Wallace
Lunch
During the lunch break, you are welcome to head out or bring your own lunch to eat with the group. This can be a great time to share and discuss with others. David has requested that we eat a plant-based lunch, or at least vegetarian if this is not possible for you.
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 your place using the form at the bottom of this page.
At the CCN, we embrace a sliding scale policy for our event fees, guided by the Buddhist principle of generosity and inclusivity. We suggest 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.
Time & Location
- Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 • 10.00am-3.30pm
- Online via Zoom
- Jamyang London Buddhist Centre, The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Rd, London SE11 4NA
The Teacher

David Oromith is the Operations Officer for the CCN, as well as co-founder of Samadhi. He 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.
Schedule
Hourly Schedule
Day Retreat
- 10.00am - 11.15am
- Session 1
- Talk & Meditation
- 11.15am - 11.45am
- Break
- 11.45am - 1.00pm
- Session 2
- Talk & Meditation
- 1.00pm - 2.00pm
- Lunch
- 2.00pm - 3:30pm
- Session 3
- Talk, Meditation & Discussion
Location
Jamyang London Buddhist Centre, The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Rd, London SE11 4NA
Booking
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