What is a Recovery Dharma meeting actually like? I went to a Recovery Dharma meeting today so that I could report back to you with what one of their meetings is like.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro: Recovery Dharma Meeting

01:54 How the Meeting Began

05:09 Introductions + Rituals

10:26 Meditation Format

13:26 Shares, Timers, and Group Dynamics

17:29 Closing Rituals + “Virtual Parking Lot” Explained

19:26 Final Thoughts on Recovery Dharma

I went to one for the very first time — no prep, no research — and here’s what happened.

If you’re curious about Buddhist-inspired recovery, or exploring alternatives to AA, this breakdown will help you feel it out.

From ancestral rituals to bell meditations to community shares, this is a full walk-through of my unfiltered experience. Spoiler: it’s very different from AA.

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