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Reviews ( 165 )
Claire
2025.04.05
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Really enjoyable and easy to understand
Really enjoyed this book - perfect for beginners to meditation or Buddhist study. David explains Buddhist concepts in really easy to understand way and helping to make them relevant to modern day life. Also lots of helpful tips on ways to integrate mindfulness into your every day life.
Eleanor Bishop
2025.03.28
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A practical guide to mindfulness for modern life
A very practical guide to mindfulness, combined with Buddhist philosophy and modern psychology influences. Easy to read, and broken up into specific sections you can turn to again and again.
Yangchen
2025.03.19
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Excellent Contemporary Guide to Living Mindfully
Lama David has a refreshingly contemporary approach to sharing the ancient wisdoms embraced within the Buddhist tradition, demonstrating how these teachings can be applied to our lives in the 21st Century. This book provides an excellent beginning to the Mindfulness journey and a constant companion guide for those moments when the path ahead appears too tricky to navigate alone. The road to mindfulness is transformative and Lama David eloquently shares his intimate knowledge of the terrain.
Alison Thapar
2025.03.19
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A great little book you can go back to time and time again!
A great little book ! Whether you are interested in Buddhism or looking for some great practical advice on calming the mind and coping with lifes challenges, this is the book for you!One you can read and read again and find little gems every time.
Juniew
2025.03.19
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Easy introduction to Mindfullness.
This book is a beautiful introduction to mindfulness using Buddhist principles. I would thoroughly recommend (and have recommended) this book to anyone who is suffering from anxiety, fighting against the tide of modern living, or just generally wants to introduce an element of calm into their lives . It is clearly and simply written- I read it through from cover to cover- and now dip into it as and when. (I have now also downloaded a copy onto my Kindle for ease while travelling).
RitaMeerkat
2025.03.18
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Very clear and easy to read
This book is so easy to read you don’t realise how much you are gaining from it as you read.Highly recommended as an introduction to mindfulness.
TB
2025.03.18
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Valuable Reading!
This book is a transformative read. Direct, practical application of a Spiritual path, to lasting peace and clarity. David's book helped me regain focus and a deep sense of inner calm. Highly recommend it 👌
Anaïs Rose
2025.03.18
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A most needed book!!
I could not have read a better book thank this one!! David takes you through a path of tranquility, of finding your inner peace when the world outside can be turbulent. In a modern world where looking inside is rare, this book can feel like a glass of cold water in a hot day. Thank you David for sharing your wisdom with the world, I'll never stop recommending your words.
Daisy
2025.03.18
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Perfect book for mindfulness meditation!
This book is so very helpful, explains mindfulness in a simple, easy to understand manner, whilst at the same time helping with complex day to day problems in life. David beautifully talks you through meditations and you can dip in and out of it whenever you need. One of the best meditation/mindfulness books I've ever read. Would highly recommend.
Kate Harrison-Ledger
2025.03.09
This is an excellent organisation. If you are curious about meditation or Buddhism, Samadhi will guide and support you at your own pace. The teachings are clear and insightful, the practice is incredibly beneficial, and I feel that I am part of a wonderful group of people.
2024.12.30
2024.12.30
| United Kingdom
In person
I've been a member of Samadhi (online) for some time now and so took the chance to meet up with David when he was in my local area i.e. Southampton.
I found the day to be a wonderful experience, David's in-person teaching being as good/better than the online courses/meditions I'd done.
If you're looking for a teacher of Buddhist practice, David is 2nd to none.
Date of experience: 01 June, 2024
Date of experience: 01 June, 2024
2024.10.30
2024.10.30
| United Kingdom
A wonderful weekend with Samadhi.
I spent a lovely weekend in Oxfordshire in the company of David, Manu and a wonderful group of people from all over the UK. I've done a few one day retreats with Samadhi, and was keen to try a longer version to help improve my meditation practice. The yoga sessions were great for preparing the mind and body for meditation, and combined with thought-provoking discussion and explanations of the different meditation techniques, I came away with lots of inspiratation to take my pratice forward. It was a beautiful setting also, with fantastic food. Thank you Samadhi, see you in 2025.
Date of experience: 11 October, 2024
Date of experience: 11 October, 2024
Virtual Twiglet (Annie)
2024.10.05
I've been on three retreats already with Samadhi and will definitely be booking again. If you're thinking of booking your first ever retreat, don't hesitate - you won't regret it! David and Manu are such lovely, kind people who will make you feel totally at ease. Much thought and care goes into making Samadhi retreats really accessible, practical and blissfully transformative.
2024.08.29
2024.08.29
| United Kingdom
Retreat
Attending the Samadhi retreat is very important for me. It allows me time away from a busy life to think and reflect. People are warm and welcoming and it is an opportunity to relax and spend time looking after yourself .
Tyler Spencer
2024.08.25
I went alone to this retreat so was initially quite hesitant about what to expect. However, Manu and David were very welcoming and kind and made everyone feel relaxed and at home. The retreat was very well organized and the yoga was an added bonus on top of the daily talks. I’d highly recommend Samadhi to anyone who is interested in Buddhism or even curious about a retreat. A lot of thought care seems to have went into the retreat but more generally the Samadhi community and organization.
2024.08.19
2024.08.19
| United Kingdom
Blissful break
David and Manu are so warm and friendly, they really make the experience exceptional. The meditations, talks and yoga practice have helped me feel much less stressed and have given me a range of tools to take back to real life. They always use beautiful settings, ant this one really was - and every meal was a vegan feast 😀 Thank you so much, David and Manu - I’ll be back x
Date of experience: 09 August, 2024
Date of experience: 09 August, 2024
Chin Maguire
2024.08.18
Absolutely amazing weekend of meditation, yoga, clean eating and beautiful vibes. Thank you David and Manu for a fabulous relaxed and meditative weekend allowing me to re-comnect with my inner self.
Palden Dekyi
2024.08.18
If one thing you do for yourself the Samadhi retreat is so very special. David and Manu are so welcoming and is one unique special family. This is my third retreat, I am learning the teachings along with David my lama and Sanga. Whatever you need or want from your life you will come away feeling very calm relaxed with tools to help in your life
Rita Bailey
2024.08.18
Wonderful Retreat at The Vedanta near Lincoln. The attendees were all do kind to me ad a Newbie to Retreats and as for David and Manu who run the Retreats - i cant imagine two nicer, kinder people.
Yoga twice a day and two meditation sessions a day with great vegan food, i came away feeling more relaxed than in a long time. Looking forward to finding out more about The Buddha and returning next year.
Lisa Marie (Dechen Palmo)
2024.08.18
I had the most beautiful experience of peace, calm and tranquility on my recent retreat with Samadhi at The Verdanta Lincoln. The venue and grounds are breathtaking alone. However, that together with the retreat schedule of yoga, meditation, dharma talks and free time in the spa and the incredible menu of vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner I left feeling on cloud 9.
David and Manu are the perfect teachers, hosts and just lovely people. So approachable, kind, knowledgeable and inspiring. My first retreat with Samadhi is something I will hold special in my heart, mind and soul and I look forward to booking my next. Thank you xx
