Jamyang Buddhist Centre, London and Leeds
Day workshops, including emotional balance.
Teaching for centres and groups
A Buddhist teacher for centres and meditation groups
David Oromith is a Buddhist teacher and meditation guide, and a student of Dr B. Alan Wallace for over a decade. He teaches retreats, day workshops and courses for Buddhist centres and meditation groups, in the UK and online.
His teaching draws on the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, particularly shamatha, the four immeasurables and mind training, alongside the Cultivating Emotional Balance programme and his years working in mental health services.
“David is an exceptional teacher; grounded, kind, wise and generous.”
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Why groups connect with David’s teaching
David came to the Buddha’s teachings at eighteen, through his own depression and anxiety, and he is open about the difficulties he brought to practice.
He teaches traditional material, such as shamatha, the four immeasurables and lojong, in plain English with examples from everyday life, so newer students can follow and longer-term practitioners still find depth.
What people say about David
Knowledgeable
“David is very knowledgeable and a trusted source of advice on meditation and Buddhist philosophy.”
Clear
“David gave us very structured and clear teachings over the course of the 7 day retreat, diving deeper each day.”
Humble
“David has such a wealth of information that was delivered in a humble but extremely knowledgeable way.”
Gentle
“David has a gentle way about him that informs about Buddhist practice in a way that is accessible to implement in my life.”
Real
“What David talks about and teaches relates to real life.”
What David offers centres and groups
Day workshops
A day
A day on one theme, with teaching, guided practice and discussion.
Retreats
Weekend or week-long
Including silent retreats in shamatha and vipashyana.
Courses
Weekly
In person or online, from four weeks to the twelve-module Buddha’s Path study programme.
David teaches for Buddhist centres on a dana basis.
Topics David speaks on
Teaching is shaped to your group. Themes David teaches most:
- Mind training (lojong)
- The four immeasurables
- Shamatha and vipashyana
- Buddhist psychology
- Emotional balance
- Attachment and non-attachment
- Grief, loss and letting go
- Forgiveness
Talks and themes that suit centres and groups
Where David has taught
Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Wales
Teaching at the centre.
Center for Contemplative Research
A talk on mind training.
Contemplative Consciousness Network
Online workshops, including “Compassion vs Despair”.
Samadhi
Retreats, courses and the Buddha’s Path study programme.
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Download speaker kitQuestions from centres and groups
Do you teach in a particular lineage?
David’s root teacher is Dr B. Alan Wallace, and his teaching draws on the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. He is happy to teach for centres of any tradition.
Can you lead a silent retreat?
Yes. David leads silent retreats in shamatha and vipashyana.
Do you teach online?
Yes, including courses and workshops for groups around the world.
Do you travel?
David is based in South Wales and travels across the UK. International in-person bookings are considered case by case.
How do fees work?
David teaches for Buddhist centres on a dana basis.