Samatha Meditation Trust, Ireland

Public benefits

Samatha means calm. Samatha meditation is a gentle and effective way of training the mind to develop inner strength and freedom from restlessness, leading on to clarity and understanding. The benefit flowing from the charity’s purposes include improved health outcomes, reduced levels of stress and anxiety by acquiring skills in meditation practice

. These benefits are achieved as a result of people acquiring skills in meditation practice. The meditation technique of Samatha is based on mindfulness of the breath. Meditation is a practical way of increasing self awareness and helps people to make the most of their daily lives. There is no potential harm flowing from the purpose of the trust. People in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and beyond There is no private benefit arising from the purpose of the trust.

What your organisation does

To deliver the purpose of the Samatha Meditation Trust, Ireland, the trust will help establish local Samatha meditation groups to help people learn and develop meditation (where there is a demand), organise residential meditation courses and provide training support to Samatha Teachers.