We are friends in Recovery Dharma. We take action for our recovery

Book Study & Inquiry

An Online Friend's Guide for Study and Action

The book, Recovery Dharma, is outlined below

Each major section links to another page that breaks the text down to 4 to 7 sub-sections. Each section is a package of study and learning.

Each sub-section includes

We orient to this path and to cultivate our connection to curiosity, compassion, appreciation and generosity.

Once we are connected with community and compassion, we begin to explore the truths of our lives

We deepen our understanding of the wisdom of Buddhist teachings. We explore and connect with our deepest intentions

We learn how acting skillfully in our relations serves as another essential foundation for recovery

We deepen our practice of meditation and begin to see how essential it is to our recovery

We deepen our understanding of how to engage in the essential practice of cultivating spiritual friends

Ideas for Practice

Groups

Use as basis for weekly readings and topic discussion
Choose randomly or conduct a systemic Book Study
Every week, when asking for volunteers at the beginning of the meeting, ask someone to be the Lead Share on their experience with the discussion topic or inquiry question
For speaker meetings, offer speakers the options to choose a discussion topic as the basis for their share

Individuals

Use as a basis and structure for a weekly practice
Choose 1-3 practices each week. Notice the benefits
Review the Community page on this site for ideas on ways to cultivate friendships in this community

Dharma Friends

Make outreach texts and 10 minute calls to new friends and share about practices and insights
Meet regularly with a single dharma friend for 30 to 60 minutes to share more deeply on practice, writings or insights
Form an Inquiry writing group where participants meet to individually work on inquiry writing or other practices

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