We are not a replacement for traditional 12-Step Groups, but a supplement to them. This is a weekly gathering interweaving Buddhist meditation practice and addiction recovery. Following a brief welcoming and introduction period, there is a 20 minute guided mindfulness meditation, followed by shared reading of a Buddhist Recovery themed book, and discussion on how the dharma teachings impact our addiction recovery. We end with Loving Kindness (Metta) practice, followed by Dedication of Merit. Attendees are often from the following fellowships: NA, AA, OA, Alanon, ACA, and CoDa. We have been meeting regularly since March 2015, and currently meet every Saturday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. You don't have to believe anything! The Buddha encouraged his students to "come and see" for yourself, and to learn by your own direct experience. We are simply people exploring the path out of the suffering brought about by craving and clinging. Neither is membership in a 12 Step Program. No meditation experience or particular faith or spiritual practice is required. The path of the 12 Steps and the Noble Eightfold Path travel through remarkably similar territory and have much to offer each other. Both practices begin with the acknowledgement of suffering, the realization that suffering arises from craving, and that there is a solution. The Buddhist 12 Step Book Study Group (B12) explores how Buddhism and 12 Step recovery programs can benefit and nurture each other. The current book pages are posted on the zoom screen during shared reading, so purchasing a book is not necessary! We will re-evaluate returning to the center at a later date. Due to the rise in Covid-19 cases, we have decided to resume ZOOM only meetings until further notice.
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