Daylong Teacher In-Residence Program with Gullu Singh
Cultivating Samādhi to Find Tranquility in the Midst of Everything
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Insight San Diego Welcomes
Gullu Singh
Daylong
Cultivating Samādhi to Find Tranquility in the Midst of Everything
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Why This Daylong?
Amidst the swirl of modern life—with its noise, demands, and relentless pace—choosing to slow down is an act of wisdom and compassion. The Buddha taught that samādhi, a steady and integrated mind, is both sanctuary and strength. By cultivating calm and continuity of attention, we discover a kind of inner quiet that allows for rest and restoration—not to escape life, but to meet it with greater presence and intimacy.
What We'll Practice
This retreat will offer guidance in samatha (serenity) meditation and the practice of cultivating samādhi as a balm for the restless, agitated mind and heart. It is an invitation to settle, to soften, and to remember the still point beneath the spin. (Added a period at end of sentence)
Retreat Format
- Noble Silence: The day will be held primarily in noble silence to support turning inward.
- Meditation Practice: Periods of seated and walking meditation will anchor the schedule.
- Dharma Teachings: Teachings will explore the relevance and power of samādhi in today's world.
- Guided Practice & Reflection: Instruction and space for questions or dialogue will be included.
Who Can Attend?
Open to all—seasoned practitioners and curious newcomers alike. You’re warmly invited to set aside the to-do list, unplug from the world’s urgency, and remember the quiet center that was here all along.
This event is part of the weekend residency program.
This offering is part of Insight San Diego’s week-long teacher in residence program with Gullu Singh.
Gulwinder “Gullu” Singh is a corporate real estate attorney and dedicated Dharma practitioner. He teaches both secular and Buddhist classes, groups and retreats. He has taught mindfulness at universities, in law firms, bar associations and corporate settings. He is a graduate the 4-year Spirit Rock Teacher Training Program and qualified to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. He is core faculty of the Spirit Rock Dedicated Practitioner Program, core faculty of the Mindfulness in Law Teacher Training and a mentor in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program. Gullu is deeply inspired to share meditation in the legal and corporate community as an antidote to stress, a way to cope more effectively with the challenges of work and life and to inject more sanity, compassion and wisdom into this world.
Daylong Information
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Date & Time:
Location:
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, Bard Hall
4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA. 92103 (GPS: 298 W Arbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92103)
Registration Info:
The cost to attend the retreat is on a sliding scale: $25 and $50. Please pay what you can afford. We are offering a sliding scale in hopes that the retreat is accessible to all.
Should finances be an obstacle, please visit our scholarships page for information about financial assistance. To be considered for a scholarship, applications need to be received no later than 10/18/2025.
Registration fees cover expenses. If you wish to help support Gullu's teachings you may donate at https://gullusingh.com/support-my-work/.
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