RD Friends Act - 3rd Truth Inquiry

Practice Resource Guide

Third Noble Truth: The end of Suffering

We pause to appreciate te joy we experience

About this Page

Introduction of the Concepts and Practices on this page and how they relate to recovery

How this Concept Applies to Recovery

Pause to Notice the Moments we experience Joy, Satisfaction, and Gratitude

It is possible to end our suffering. When we come to understand the nature of our craving and realize that all our experiences are temporary by nature, we can begin a more skillful way to live with the dissatisfaction that is part of being human. We don't need to be torn apart by our thoughts and feelings that say, "I have to have more of that," or "I'll do anything to get rid of that.” The Third Noble Truth is that the end of craving is possible. Each of us has the capacity for recovery.

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How The Practice Helps

Refuge in Dharma (Buddhist Wisdom)

Reconnect with our refuges for support: read, listen to talks, reach out to friends, remember our own practice strengths

Refuge in Buddha (Inner Wisdom)

Practice Choiceless Awareness - simply resting in the present moment. Some call it Calm Abiding

Refuge in Sangha (Community Wisdom)

Take note of and celebrate the action that led to even a moment of calm abiding

Refuge in the Dharma

Practices that explore and deepen understanding of the Concepts

The Path

Read the Book

Third Noble Truth

Links to the chapter of the book on which the rest of this page is based.

Read from PDF version of the book
Listen to the chapter on our Audiobook

The Path and Growth

Listen to Talks

Letting go of suffering

Here is a talk that helps expand on the Third Noble Truth.

Talk: Third Noble Truth - Hugh Byrne
Talk: The Practice of Letting Go - Larry Yang

Scroll down to the Playlist Section for more talks meditation, articles, and books.

Growth

Stay Curious

Equanimity
Letting Go / Renunciation
Curiosity
Appreciative Joy

Lists

Refuge in the Buddha

Practices that connect us to our deepest Wisdom

Meditation

Rewire the Brain for Recovery

Concentration Mantra Slogan

May the joy of all living beings increase

Mindful Moment

DBT Distress Tolerance Skills

Meditation

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

Renunciation

Practice Letting Go

Exploring Goals

What things are most important to you? Does your behavior fit into this?
What sort of person do you want to be? What qualities do you want to possess?
What sorts of things would you like to accomplish in your life?

Refuge in the Sangha

Practices that cultivate connections with wise friends and mentors

Meetings

Attend and Befriend

Meetings

Find

Connect

Contribute

Wise Friends and Mentors

Develop Deep Connection

Wise Friends

Find

Connect

Contribute

recovery-dharma.org/friends-mentors/

Core Intentions

Support the Sangha

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 Community

Insight

Talk: 3rd Noble Truth: The End of Dukkha, Joseph Goldstein, Turning the Wheel of Dharma Series
Meditation: Entrusting Yourself to the Waves - Tara Brach
Talk: Letting go into Forgiveness - Noliwe Alexander
Talk: Clinging and Letting Go - Matthew Brensilver - Audio Dharma
Talk: Radical Gratitude - Nikki Mirghafori - Spirit Rock MC

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