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We are friends in Recovery Dharma. We take action for our recovery
We begin to explore how different intentions show up differently in our experience - for instance a sense of contraction verses expansion.
About this Page
About this Page
Introduction of the Concepts and Practices on this page and how they relate to recovery
Introduction of the Concepts and Practices on this page and how they relate to recovery
How This Applies to Recovery
How This Applies to Recovery
Wise Intention
Wise Intention
Wise Intention describes the attitude or approach we take toward ourselves and the world. We can choose non-harming by avoiding actions that have harmful results, detaching from the cravings that seem overwhelming in the moment, and developing a kind and compassionate stance toward both ourselves and the world. Wise Intention leads us to stop doing things based on ill-will, hatred, violence, and selfishness. It impacts all our relationships: with ourselves, other people, our community, and the world as a whole
The Tasks of Practice
The Tasks of Practice
Mindfulness of Intentions
Mindfulness of Intentions
According to Buddhist teachings, the potential for any action to cause harm or bring healing is based less on the actual action and much more on the intentions behind them.
However, our patterns of acting out of harmful intentions are often not available to us. We deny them or judge them. Cultivating an intimate relationship with our intentions will allow us to heal past harms and to move in the world with more wisdom and honesty.
Refuge in the Dharma
Refuge in the Dharma
Practices that explore and deepen understanding of the Concepts
Practices that explore and deepen understanding of the Concepts
The Path and Growth
The Path and Growth
Listen to Talks
Listen to Talks
Heart Practices
Heart Practices
Here is a talk that helps expand on the Third Noble Truth.
Use the phrases listed under Concepts to search for relevant talks and meditations in Buddhist Sources.
Growth
Growth
Stay Curious
This is a list of Buddhist concepts that relate to this aspect of the Recovery Dharma path. See A Daily Practice page for more informaiton.
Craving, thirst, desire, longing, greed
Nekkhamma pāramī: renunciation
Impermanence
Focus
Lists
Lists
Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma, Sangha
Ten Pāramitās: Perfections or Wise Practices
Five Hindrances: Craving, Resentment, Sloth, Worry, Doubt
Four Heart Practices: Kindness, Compassion, Equanimity, Appreciative Joy
Refuge in the Buddha
Refuge in the Buddha
Practices that connect us to our deepest Wisdom
Practices that connect us to our deepest Wisdom
Meditation
Meditation
Rewire the Brain for Recovery
Concentration Mantra
Compassion
Several times a day, pause to repeat a supportive phrase for a few moments
Concentration Mantra
Compassion
Several times a day, pause to repeat a supportive phrase for a few moments
May I be kind and gentle with myself
Mindfulness Practice
Sound
Pause several times a day for 30-90 seconds
Mindfulness Practice
Sound
Pause several times a day for 30-90 seconds
Notice the sounds that arise around you
Practice just letting them be received in your ear rather than going looking for them.
Meditation Practice
Meditation Practice
Take time to sit in meditation
Inquiry and Investigation
Inquiry and Investigation
Explore and Experience
If you need inspiration with this part of the practice, return to the Inquiry heading on the Title Page of the Practice Guide
Trust
Trust
How do I recognize the difference between
Wholesome desire versus craving?
Boundaries versus resentment?
Fatigue versus avoidance?
Concern versus worry?
Wise Discernment versus Doubt?
Renunciation
Renunciation
Practice Letting Go
Building a Support Team
Three people who support my change
Two people who have made a similar change
One person I can count on for immediate help
For each person listed, how might I use their support?
Refuge in the Sangha
Refuge in the Sangha
Practices that cultivate connections with wise friends and mentors
Practices that cultivate connections with wise friends and mentors
Meetings
Meetings
Attend and Befriend
Mindfulness
Mindfulness
Caring for and attending to a group's finances can be intimidating. It can also serve as a central strength in recovery.
Too often, we let others care for and attend to the finances in our lives. Learning how money management work not only shows care and support for our sangha, it is a learning opportunity for us.
How aware and engaged are you with your sangha group's finances?
Do you have anyone you could ask to explain how the treasury works?
Are you able to make an educated vote about finances at Sangha Intention meetings?
Wise Friends and Mentors
Wise Friends and Mentors
Develop Deep Connection
Honesty
Honesty
The next time you meet with your wise friends or mentor, pause to check in about your needs and intentions with your wise friendship.
What aspects of this friendship have been most valuable for your path of recovery?
Is there a particular practice that has been helpful that you would either like to continue or restart in your practice together?
Is there a particular practice that has been less than helpful? Is there a way to adjust it to meet everyone's needs, or does it need to be let go of?
What would be a wise and kind response to your current situation together?
Core Intentions
Core Intentions
Support the Sangha
Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and transparency in our decision-making and financial operations.
This includes learning how to be mindful stewards of funds both in tracking and reporting.
Here are a few guides that other organizations have created for their local groups.
Playlist
Connect with others who have traveled this path. Each of the links on this list addresses the concepts of this section. So feel free to start with any link. If none of these recordings interest you, then use the concepts listed under the Growth heading to search for talks from the Buddhist Sources page.
Playlist
Connect with others who have traveled this path. Each of the links on this list addresses the concepts of this section. So feel free to start with any link. If none of these recordings interest you, then use the concepts listed under the Growth heading to search for talks from the Buddhist Sources page.
Insight Meditation
Insight Meditation
Wise Intention
Talk - Right Intention - The 2nd Spoke on the Wheel of Dharma - IMC Washington - 44:50
Talk - Right Intention - IMC Redwood City - 39:37
Harmelessness, Kindness, Appreciation, Generosity
Video Talk: 10 Perfections: Patience and Tolerance IMCW - Jonathan Foust
Compassion
Talk - The Dance of Courage, Compassion, and Love Spirit Rock - 49:31
Patience and Determination for Metta Spirit Rock
Renunciation, Letting Go
Dharmette - Freedom in Restraint - Gil Fronsdal - IMC Redwood City - 12:46
Talk - Saying Yes to Life - IMCW - Tara Brach - 16:30
Meditation - Letting Go of Judgement - Tara Brach - 18:10
Talk - What can I control / What can't I control Joanna Hardy - 29:51
Talk - Letting go of Reactivity - Stephen Bachelor 31:56
Video Talk: 10 Perfections: Renounce What Does Not Serve You IMCW - Jonathan Foust
Retreats
The links to these specific retreats will be repeated throughout the Practice Resources section of this site. You can focus your listening on these talks as you work through the Recovery Dharma Program.
Insight Meditation Retreat 2022
Mindfulness Meditation and Heart Practices
James Baraz, Tempel Smith, JD Doyle
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Thai Forrest, Theravada
Thai Forrest, Theravada
14:34 - Right Resolve - Metta Forrest Monastery
Topic Page - Right Thought - Abhayagiri
Secular, Academic, Therapeutic
Secular, Academic, Therapeutic
Secular | Academic
Quiz - Compassionate Love - UC Berkeley
7:10 - What is Right Intention? - SBA
8:26 - On Gratitude - SBA
10:36 - The Benefits of Gratitude - UC Berkeley
10:56 - Why Be Generous? - SBA
11:03 - When Anger Takes Over - Brittle Metta - SBA
12:50 - Kindness Toward Everyone? - SBA
29:09 - Open-Hearted Awareness - SBA
Buddhist Recovery
Buddhist Recovery
Amplified Voices
Amplified Voices
Workbooks
Workbooks
Books
Books
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