Los Angeles
THE PROGRAM
Recovery Dharma is a peer-led movement and community that is unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction. We believe that the traditional Buddhist teachings, often referred to as the Dharma, offer a powerful approach to healing from addiction and living a life of true freedom.
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We believe that recovery means empowerment, and we support each other as partners walking the path together. We believe that recovery is rooted in finding our own inner wisdom and individual journeys.
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.
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The readings below highlight the practices of our program. Each concept provides an opportunity to deepen understanding, explore personal inquiry, and connect with others.
THE PRACTICE
Recunciation
Meditation
Meetings
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.
We commit to the intention of developing a daily meditation practice.
We attend recovery meetings and commit to becoming an active part of the community, offering our own experiences and service wherever possible.
The Path
Inquiry and Investigation
Sangha, Wise Friends, Mentors
We commit to deepening our understanding of the Four Noble Truths and to practicing the Eightfold Path in our daily lives.
We explore the Four Noble Truths as they relate to our addictive behavior through writing and sharing in-depth, detailed Inquiries.
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.