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Meeting Resources
Use this section if you are looking for a meditation, reading, or discussion topic for a meeting.
Read the Book Study page for more ideas on how to work with this page.
RD Formats
RD Formats
General
General
RD Meditation
RD Meditation
Mindfulness
Mindfulness
Recovery Dharma Mindfulness
Recovery Dharma Mindfulness
Basic Meditation Script
Basic MeditationRecording
RD Meditation
RD Meditation
Concentration
Concentration
Loving Kindness Script
Loving Kindness recording
Other Sources
Other Sources
Mindfulness & Concentration
Mindfulness & Concentration
Breathing Space - University of Washington
Awareness of Breath - IMC Washington
Reading
Reading
Finding Refuge from Craving
Finding Refuge from Craving
The Preface
Page vii
Discussion Topics
Discussion Topics
Is craving the desire to have something; or for something to be different?
What behaviors cause suffering?
Which behaviors cause healing from suffering?
Reading
Reading
Finding Refuge in Renunciation & Compassion
Finding Refuge in Renunciation & Compassion
What is Recovery Dharma?
Pages viii - ix
Discussion Topics
How has taking refuge in Buddhist practices helped our recovery?
What does it mean to engage in the practice of renunciation?
How have compassion and patient investigation helped us practice renunciation from harmful and habitual behaviors?
Reading
Reading
Finding Refuge in Peers, Growth, and Self Forgiveness
Finding Refuge in Peers, Growth, and Self Forgiveness
What is Recovery Dharma?
Pages x - xi
Discussion Topics
What do we look for in a supportive peer?
What practices have we used to expand and deepen our understanding of this path?
What are some examples of acting kindly towards self and others?
Resources for The Practice
Resources for The Practice
- Use this section of the page to suppor practice between meetings
Read the Book Study Title Page for more guidance on how to work with this section.
Refuge in the Dharma
Refuge in the Dharma
The Path, Growth
The Path, Growth
Path
Path
Choose just one of the readings or the whole chapter to read, underline and study.
Think, write, or talk about the title of the reading or the discussion topics listed under the reading
Growth
Growth
If you have time or interest, listen to these recordings - either as a study session or in the background as "Darma Radio."
Meditation: Metta Practice
Refuge in the Buddha
Refuge in the Buddha
Meditation, Inquiry, Renunciation
Meditation, Inquiry, Renunciation
Meditation
Meditation
Pause - one to three times a day - for a minute or two - to practice any of the following meditations.
Mindfulness of Sound: just listen to sounds around you with Kindness and Curiosity.
Concentration on Loving Kindness: Repeat to yourself: "May I be well in body, mind, and heart."
Inquiry
Inquiry
List five people who have ever served as wise friends or mentors to you - or others.
Pause briefly to think about each one. What actions do they take, or qualities do they have, that make them good friends or mentors?
Renunciation
Renunciation
Pause to practice any time you notice you are experiencing a craving or have indulged in harmful and repetitive behavior.
Refuge in the Sangha
Refuge in the Sangha
Meetings, Wise Friends & Mentors
Meetings, Wise Friends & Mentors
Notice how your insights from this practice relate to the meetings you attend this week.
Sangha, Wise Friends Mentors
Sangha, Wise Friends Mentors
We arrive early and stay after meetings for fellowship and to collect contact information
Sangha Support
Sangha Support
Use this section to integrate Personal Practice with Sangha Practice
Read the Book Study Title Page for more guidance on how to work with this section.
Core Intentions
Core Intentions
Sangha
Show up Early
Show up Early
Practice Loving Kindness by regularly showing up 10 minutes early.
Check-in with old friends
Greet new visitors
Open the meeting space
Stay Late
Stay Late
Practice Compassion by regularly staying 10 minutes after a meeting.
Trade contact information
Close the meeting space
Set up times for practice and connections between meetings
The After-meeting food location
Phone calls
Fun Activities
The Practice
The Practice
The Path
The Path
Read and study the chapter before or after the meeting.
Listen to the recorded talks listed in the above section, or on the playlist of the corresponding Inquiry page.
Share your experiences and insights with others in meetings or on check-in calls
Wise Friends & Mentors
Wise Friends & Mentors
Daily Voicemail Practice
Daily Voicemail Practice
Practice trading and confirming contact information after the meeting
Outreach Call Practice
Make 1-3 daily outreach calls to new, and existing, friends.
Leave a message spreading joy or inviting a return call.
Let go of the results.
Notice the results after a week or a month of this practice.
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