• Sample Recovery Dharma Format

• Sample Online Format

Read

• Wise Action

• Go to Page 26, 6th paragraph.

• Read 2 paragraphs and choose 1 Precept

Discuss

• We set the intention to avoid taking what is not freely given

• We set the intention of being honest and of not using speech in a harmful way

• We set the intention to avoid the use of intoxicating substances and behaviors

Learning the Concepts

• Choose just one of the readings or the whole chapter to read, underline and study.

• Think about or write about the title of the reading or the discussion topics listed above

Brief Personal Meditation

Pause - at least once a day, for a minute or two - to practice any of the following meditations.

• Mindfulness of The Mind: Notice thoughts as they arise and pass.

• Concentration on Equanimity: Repeat to yourself: "May I find Peace exactly where I am."

Renunciation Inquiry

• List five of your most important values in a friend. Write briefly about each one.

Sangha

• Meetings: Notice how your insights from this practice relate to the meetings you attend this week.

Wise Friends and Mentors

• Survey: Every day, practice reaching out to 1-3 Wise Friends you have met at the meeting.

• Ask each one about their experience with this week's meditation practice or topic.

• If you don't reach someone, leave a message with your question, and try with 1-3 other Wise Friends tomorrow.