Ep 101 What is a Recovery Dharma Meeting Like?
Sobriety Bestie Podcast · Kirsten Johnson
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Show Notes
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.
Are all Recovery Dharma meetings like this one? Drop your experience in the comments — let’s compare notes.
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