FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 17 February 2025
LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER, SHEFFIELD, LEEDS, NEWCASTLE & LONDON – MARCH 2025
David Oromith, a British-born Tibetan Buddhist meditation teacher and founder of Samadhi, a UK-registered charity, is embarking on a national tour to offer practical talks and workshops on managing stress and cultivating emotional wellbeing. The tour, which will take place from 3 March to 22 March 2025, aims to help individuals break free from everyday stress and anxiety and promote a happier and calmer life.
Having personally experienced depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, David Oromith now hopes to share his knowledge and time-tested tools for navigating challenges and reducing stress. In the UK in 2024, the term ‘How to reduce stress’ was searched on Google once every 10 minutes, highlighting the pressing need for effective stress management techniques (source).
The events will operate on a pay-what-you-can donation model, making them accessible for all individuals.
David Oromith, who is an ordained teacher in the Tibetan tradition, found himself overwhelmed by work, family crises, heartbreak, and the constant negativity of social media and the news. This led to a deep depression and plans to end his life. However, a desperate Google search – “Why is life just suffering?” – introduced him to Buddhism.
“Stress isn’t something the world does to you; it’s something we bring to the world. That was a huge realization for me. Once I realized I could change how I responded to life’s difficulties, I found new hope. I’d always assumed I was just ‘a stressed person.’ But if it was a mental habit, it could be changed. That insight saved my life. Now, I want to help others do the same,” David explains.
Through practical Buddhist teachings, particularly around meditation and thought transformation, David was able to overcome his depression. Today, he is known for his big smile, down-to-earth style, and warm sense of humor.
The tour will visit Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle, and London, offering practical talks on stress management, resilience, and emotional wellbeing. Each event will feature down-to-earth guidance on navigating various challenges, simple guided meditations, and time for Q&A to explore personal challenges and strategies. Attendees will also receive support materials such as David’s book, available for purchase on-site, and ongoing community follow-up online.
Tickets are available on a pay-what-you-can basis, with suggested donations of £8, £10, or £15. There is also an option to attend for free if needed, in hopes of making the events accessible to all individuals seeking a fresh perspective on mental wellbeing.
David’s teachings have already touched many lives. Dianne, who has been facing advanced cancer and fatigue, says, “I started the year mentally and physically exhausted. Discovering this approach has helped me handle my illness with greater calm. It’s opened my heart and given me genuine gratitude for the life I have.” Karen, who has struggled with anxiety and depression, adds, “I’ve tried many interventions, but David’s teachings are different because they focus on real daily challenges and offer long-term strategies. I’m coping far better than before.”
David’s personal story resonates with the widespread need for effective stress management techniques. With more than 1 in 7 UK adults reporting their mental health as either bad or the worst it’s ever been, Britons are facing stress, burnout, and mental health strains at an all-time high (source).
David aims to show that genuine change is possible without moving to a remote country or meditating for 12 hours a day. “People think you have to live on a remote mountaintop in a cave and meditate countless hours. But I’m from a town in Wales, and I know how real life feels. There’s nothing special about me, and if I can do this, I feel anyone can,” he says.
The tour is hosted by Samadhi, a UK-registered charity co-founded by David and Manu Oromith. Samadhi’s mission is to reduce suffering by integrating Buddhist wisdom with modern life, offering regular retreats, online classes, community meetups, and resources to help individuals nurture stable wellbeing.
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Notes to Editors
Dates & Tickets:3 March – Liverpool, Adelphi Hotel (7–8.30pm)5 March – Manchester, Friends Meeting House (7–8.30pm)6 March – Sheffield, Channing Hall (7–8.30pm)8 March – Leeds, Jamyang Buddhist Centre (10am–3.30pm)9 March – Newcastle, Eccles Hall (10am–3.30pm)22 March – London, Jamyang Buddhist Centre (10am–3.30pm)Book
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