The Heart of Recovery - Meditation & Support Meetup

The Heart of Recovery is a meditation and sharing support group that combines mindfulness meditation, the Shambhala and Buddhist teachings, and the Twelve Steps of Recovery to integrate the basic sanity of the Dharma and the basic goodness of meditation with our commitment to abstinence. We warmly welcome all who wish to share in these common interests.

Gathering Format:
– Welcome each other
– Guided mindfulness meditation
– Dharma reading/teachings
– Group sharing & discussion
– Close with a Loving-Kindness meditation practice.

You do not need to have experience with meditation, Buddhism, or be affiliated with a 12-step program. We welcome Buddhist practitioners from all traditions and/or Twelve Step practitioners from all programs.

The group meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month in person at the Shambhala Center in Burbank. All are welcome.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GROUP HERE

"Sobriety is finding a new way of living that involves engagement where there was withdrawal; generosity where there was self-centeredness; community where there was isolation; joy where there was bitterness; trust where there was cynicism."
— Kevin Griffin, One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps

Recommended Readings

One Breath At A Time: Buddhism and the 12 Steps
by Kevin Griffin

Taking The Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears
by Pema Chodron

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
by Pema Chodron

Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior
by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Basic Sobriety: Shambhala Buddhism and the Twelve Steps
by Eric Rainbeau