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Buddhist Recovery Meetings: Canada
Alberta, Calgary
Recovery Dharma: RD Calgary. Alberta, Canada
Day/time: Monday — 7:00pm MT
Online
Other info:
RD Calgary. Alberta, Canada
Meeting URL
Meeting Id: 296 005 463
Password: 761584
Contact:
Email- recoverydharmayyc@gmail.com
Website(s)- http://zoom.us/j/296005463?pwd=TDNtQWtlN1lBVXJ4TDRTWE9ISVVzQT09 - https://recoverydharma.org
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Alberta, Calgary
Recovery Dharma: RD Calgary. Alberta, Canada Calgary Buddhist Temple 658 - 1 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3Y1
Day/time: Thursday — 7:00pm MT
Hybrid (In-Person & Online)
Other info:
RD Calgary. Alberta, Canada Calgary Buddhist Temple 658 - 1 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3Y1
Meeting URL
Meeting Id: 296 005 463
Password: 761584
Contact:
Email- recoverydharmayyc@gmail.com
Website(s)- http://zoom.us/j/296005463?pwd=TDNtQWtlN1lBVXJ4TDRTWE9ISVVzQT09 - https://recoverydharma.org
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Alberta, Calgary
Recovery Dharma: RDYYC - Hybrid Meeting
Day/time: Sunday — 7:00pm MT
Hybrid (In-Person & Online)
Other info:
RDYYC - Hybrid Meeting
Calgary Buddhist Temple
658 - 1 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3Y1
Meeting URL
Meeting Id: 296 005 463
Password: none
Contact:
Email- recoverydharmayyc@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://zoom.us/j/296005463 - https://recoverydharma.org
British Columbia, Kamloops
Recovery Dharma: MaverickMetta RD @ Beijing Restaurant (Downstairs)
Day/time: Friday — 7:00pm PT
In-Person
Other info:
MaverickMetta RD @ Beijing Restaurant (Downstairs)
1250 Hillside Court. Kamoops BC V3C 6R3
Everyone Welcome!
Contact:
Email- 13rav3ns@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
British Columbia, Kelowna
Recovery Dharma: Kelowna, BC and beyond open meeting
Day/time: Monday — 5:15pm PT
Hybrid (In-Person & Online)
Other info:
Kelowna, BC and beyond open meeting
Meeting URL
Meeting Id: 868-6656-8242
Password: 352616
Contact:
Email- abrandnewmel@outlook.com
Website(s)- http://zoom.us/j/86866568242 - https://recoverydharma.org
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British Columbia, Langford
Recovery Dharma: Here & Now RD Meeting
Day/time: Monday — 7:30pm PT
In-Person
Other info:
Here & Now RD Meeting
Gordon United Church @
935 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, B.C. V9B 2Y2
Contact:
Email- recoverydharmavictoria@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
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British Columbia, Nanaimo
Recovery Dharma: RD @ AVI Health Clinic (After Hours Meeting Room)
Day/time: Monday — 7:00pm PT
In-Person
Other info:
RD @ AVI Health Clinic (After Hours Meeting Room)
102-55 Victoria Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4N9. Canada
Contact:
Email- dharmarecoverynanaimo@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
British Columbia, Nanaimo
Recovery Dharma: (90 min) RD Nanaimo
Day/time: Thursday — 6:00pm PT
In-Person
Other info:
(90 min) RD Nanaimo
55 Victoria Rd. Nanaimo, BC V9R 4N9, Canada
3RD PRECEPT
1st Thurs: combined F/M/NB with female faciliator
2nd Thurs: separate F/NB and separate M/NB
3rd Thurs: combined F/M/NB with male facilitator
4th Thurs: separate F/NB and separate M/NB
Contact:
Email- dharmarecoverynanaimo@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
British Columbia, Nanaimo
Recovery Dharma: (90 min) RD Nanaimo
Day/time: Thursday — 6:00pm PT
In-Person
Other info:
(90 min) RD Nanaimo
55 Victoria Rd. Nanaimo, BC V9R 4N9, Canada
3RD PRECEPT
1st Thurs: combined F/M/NB with female faciliator
2nd Thurs: separate F/NB and separate M/NB
3rd Thurs: combined F/M/NB with male facilitator
4th Thurs: separate F/NB and separate M/NB
Contact:
Email- dharmarecoverynanaimo@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
British Columbia, Nanaimo
Recovery Dharma: (90 min) RD Nanaimo
Day/time: Thursday — 6:00pm PT
In-Person
Other info:
(90 min) RD Nanaimo
55 Victoria Rd. Nanaimo, BC V9R 4N9, Canada
3RD PRECEPT
1st Thurs: combined F/M/NB with female faciliator
2nd Thurs: separate F/NB and separate M/NB
3rd Thurs: combined F/M/NB with male facilitator
4th Thurs: separate F/NB and separate M/NB
Contact:
Email- dharmarecoverynanaimo@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
British Columbia, Vancouver
Recovery Monday’s (Exploring Addiction and Recovery through the lens of Buddhism)
Day/time: Monday — 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Online - Vancouver Buddhist Centre
Other info:
This is a drop-in meditation evening for people in recovery. We unpack the spiritual step in the 12 step program through Buddhism and meditation. It will be an opportunity to explore Buddhist meditation as a tool to help calm the addicted mind and heal the addicted heart. Compliments all recovery programs including 12 Steps, SMART recovery et al.
By donation.
Lead by Vimalasara (The co-author of Eight Step Recovery - Using The Buddha’s Teachings to Overcome Addiction) and a team of people in recovery.
See attached flyer (PDF approx. 95Kb) for more details about this book - and how to set up an 8 step Recovery Meeting.
Contact:
Email- eightstepsrecovery@gmail.com
Website(s)- vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/ - thebuddhistcentre.com/eightsteps
British Columbia, Vancouver
Refuge Recovery BC Canada
Day/time: Thursday — 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Three Bridges Community Health Centre
Other info:
Meeting type:
- English
- Open
- Wheelchair Access
Contact:
Email- refugerecoveryvancouver@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://refugerecoverymeetings.org - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1894181574178926/
British Columbia, Vancouver
Refuge Recovery Vancouver Sangha - Saturdays - 3pm
Day/time: Saturday — 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Three Bridges Community Health Centre
Other info:
Meeting type:
- English
- Open
- Wheelchair Access
Room 215 (second floor)
Contact:
Email- refugerecoveryvancouver@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://refugerecoverymeetings.org - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1894181574178926/
British Columbia, Vancouver
Eight Step Recovery
Day/time: Sundays — 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Vancouver Buddhist Centre
Other info:
Eight Step Recovery is an alternative recovery program to the 12 step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. It uses the Buddhist Teachings to overcome addiction. This Eight Step program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
This program was cofounded by Dr Valerie Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Paramabandhu Groves Ph.D. in 2013, and published in their book: “Eight Step Recovery - Using the Buddha's teachings to overcome addiction”.
Contact:
Email- triratna@vancouverbuddhistcentre.com - eightstepsrecovery@gmail.com
Website(s)- vancouverbuddhistcentre.com - thebuddhistcentre.com/eightsteps
British Columbia, Vancouver/Spiritual L.i.F.E. Warriors
Recovery Dharma: RD - Spiritual L.i.F.E. Warriors (with Meditation) Vancouver, BC
Day/time: Wednesday — 7:00pm PT
Online
Other info:
RD - Spiritual L.i.F.E. Warriors (with Meditation) Vancouver, BC
Meeting URL
Meeting Id: 827 4849 5730
Password: 219615
Contact:
Email- craigkyyee@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://zoom.us/j/82748495730?pwd=TkQ5UmhHcFpSK0k5RTBDV0tvdWJnZz09 - https://recoverydharma.org
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Manitoba, Winnipeg
Recovery Dharma: RD Winnipeg @ Munson Park (Outdoor Meeting)
Day/time: Thursday — 7:00pm CT
In-Person
Other info:
RD Winnipeg @ Munson Park (Outdoor Meeting)
(entrance near Kingsway & Wellington Cres.)
NOTE: Bring a chair
Winnipeg MN R3M 0A1. Canada
Contact:
Email- recoverydharmawinnipeg@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
Manitoba, Winnipeg
Recovery Dharma: RD Winnipeg @ Earl Grey Community Center (Downstairs)
Day/time: Saturday — 9:30am CT
In-Person
Other info:
RD Winnipeg @ Earl Grey Community Center (Downstairs)
360 Cockburn Street N. Winnipeg MB R3M 2P5. Canada
Contact:
Email- recoverydharmawinnipeg@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
Nova Scotia, Halifax
Recovery Dharma: Recovery Meditation @ Halifax, Nova Scotia. Canada
Day/time: Thursday — 6:00pm ET
Online
Other info:
Recovery Meditation @ Halifax, Nova Scotia. Canada
Meeting URL
Meeting Id: 407412989
Contact:
Email- Lambe@dal.ca
Website(s)- http://zoom.us/j/407412989 - https://recoverydharma.org
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Ontario, Brockville
Refuge Recovery 'Wise Intentions' – Brockville ON Canada – Sundays 2pm
Day/time: Sunday — 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Lost & Found Society
Other info:
Meeting type:
- English
- Open
The Lost & Found Society 103 King Street W, Brockville ON Canada K6V 3R2
Contact:
Email- refugereccoveryworldservices@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://refugerecoverymeetings.org/
Ontario, Ottawa
Heart Of Recovery
Day/time: Every second Saturday of the Month, once a month. — 7:30pm - 9:00pm
The Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre
Other info:
The Heart of Recovery is a group meeting at the Shambhala Center focused on sharing support while bringing together contemplative practice and a commitment to sobriety. Newcomers will learn basic meditation techniques to enhance, not replace, their own recovery program in a familiar and comfortable environment. Experienced meditators will discover new ways to deepen their current practice while supporting the group.
Meeting format includes:
- sitting practice
- a topic offering in the form of brief comments or a reading by the facilitator
- discussion and exploration by group members
- sharing our personal experience, strength, and hope
- dedication of merit
Open to all who are:
- Buddhist practitioners from any tradition or
- 12 Step practitioners from any program or
- Individuals interested in exploring the relationship of meditation to recovery from addiction and addictive behaviors
Free meditation instruction is available during all of these times Meditation Instructors and/or Shambhala guides are available to meet with newcomers or anyone else wanting guidance with their meditation practice. Cushions, benches and chairs are supplied; you do not need to bring anything. This meeting is anonymous and attendance is confidential.
"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
Contact:
For more information, contact Email- heartofrecovery at shambhalaottawa dot ca
Website(s)- ottawa.shambhala.org/
Ontario, Toronto
Refuge Recovery 'Refuge at Shambhala' – Toronto, Ontario – Tuesdays 8:15pm
Day/time: Tuesday — 8:15pm - 9:15pm
Shambhala Meditation Centre of Toronto
Other info:
Meeting type:
- English
- Open
Shambhala Meditation Centre of Toronto 670 Bloor St W #300, Toronto, Ontario M6G 1L2, Canada Online meeting info: https://refugerecoverymeetings.org/meetings/refuge-recovery-refuge-at-shambhala-hybrid-515pm-pt-715pm-ct-815pm-et
Contact:
Email- refugereccoveryworldservices@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://refugerecoverymeetings.org/
Ontario, Toronto
Recovery Dharma: 2SLGBTQ+ and allies. 3 Jewels Recovery.
Day/time: Wednesday — 6:00pm ET
Online
Other info:
2SLGBTQ+ and allies. 3 Jewels Recovery.
Toronto, Ontario. Canada
Meeting URL
Meeting Id: 380 789 2339
Password: 4MvyEt
Contact:
Email- 3jewelsrecovery@gmail.com
Website(s)- http://zoom.us/j/3807892339?pwd=cEhtVVNHNUdVcGNQY1hrdFQrZlpGdz09 - https://recoverydharma.org
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Ontario, Toronto
Recovery Dharma: 2SLGBTQ+ and allies Toronto, Canada
Day/time: Sunday — 11:00am ET
Online
Other info:
2SLGBTQ+ and allies Toronto, Canada
Meeting URL
Meeting Id: 380 789 2339
Password: 4MvyEt
Contact:
Email- 3jewelsrecovery@gmail.com
Website(s)- http://zoom.us/j/3807892339?pwd=cEhtVVNHNUdVcGNQY1hrdFQrZlpGdz09 - https://recoverydharma.org
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Vancouver, BC, Canada, Vancouver/New Westminster Area
Recovery Dharma: British Columbia, Canada, Area
Day/time: Tuesday — 5:00pm PT
Online
Other info:
British Columbia, Canada, Area
Online/Zoom
Vancouver/New Westminster, BC, Canada
DnD/The Canadian Wind Down/Weekly/
MEN/WOMEN/Non-Binary/LGBTQ+ (Shamatha)
Meeting URL
Meeting Id: 873 9490 5249
Password: recovery
Contact:
Email- paragonzev@gmail.com
Website(s)- Web-link - https://recoverydharma.org
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