Recovery Dharma offers a trauma-informed, empowered approach to recovery based on Buddhist principles. Our program is peer-led and non-theistic. We welcome all those who wish to pursue recovery as part of our community.

The readings below highlight the practices of our program. Each concept provides an opportunity to deepen understanding, explore personal inquiry, and connect with others.

Recovery Dharma is founded on, and inspired by, Buddhism that originated in India and later on flourished in other regions of Asia (e.g., South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia). We deeply appreciate the Buddhist heritage that was protected and freely offered by the ancestors of these cultures.

The structure of this group typically begins with an Opening/Introductions. The group usually segues into a Guided Meditation of some sort that is around 5-20 minutes long. The group then opens up into a discussion regarding the topic, meditation, and/or whatever is on the attendees heart. This group is geared towards people in recovery from addiction, codependency, gambling, sex, love, etc. This is an open group. Donations are welcome.

NO NEED TO REGISTER. JUST SHOW UP.

Renunciation:

We commit to the intention of abstinence from addictive substances. For process addictions, we also identify and commit to wise boundaries around our harmful behaviors.

Meditation:

We commit to the intention of developing a daily meditation practice.

Meetings:

We attend recovery meetings and commit to becoming an active part of the community, offering our own experiences and service wherever possible.

The Path:

We commit to deepening our understanding of the Four Noble Truths and to practicing the Eightfold Path in our daily lives.

Inquiry and Investigation:

We explore the Four Noble Truths as they relate to our addictive behavior through writing and sharing in-depth, detailed Inquiries.

Sangha, Wise Friends, Mentors:

We cultivate healthy relationships within a recovery community, to both support our own recovery and support the recovery of others.