OUR COMMUNITY
Recovery Dharma Global is a nonprofit organization that maintains a list of Recovery Dharma meetings, shares materials, and organizes events to explore and strengthen the Recovery Dharma program.
Recovery Dharma Sangha Groups are local members who join together to support each other on this path of recovery. Members form wise friendships, and organize gatherings such as weekly meetings, workshops and other events. Local Sangha Groups are autonomous. (self-governing).
Recovery Dharma Intersanghas are groups of groups.
Sometimes they organize geographically, such as around a city or region. Other times they organize by topics of recovery, affinity groups or circles of interest. Intersanghas are autonomous. (self-governing).
our practice
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.
Growth
We undertake a lifelong journey of growth and awakening.
GENEROSITY & SERVICE
We practice generosity to be of service to others, to extend healing and happiness to all beings, and to try in some small way to reduce the suffering in this world.
See a list of our meditation resources, with recordings.