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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)

658 - 1 Ave NE, Calgary, AB   Map


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


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British Columbia, Kamloops


Recovery Dharma: MaverickMetta RD @ Beijing Restaurant (Downstairs)


Day/time: Friday  —  7:00pm PT


In-Person

1250 Hillside Court. Kamoops BC V3C 6R3 , Kamloops, BC   Map


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


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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

102-55 Victoria Road, Nanaimo, BC   Map


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


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British Columbia, Nanaimo


Recovery Dharma: (90 min) RD Nanaimo


Day/time: Thursday  —  6:00pm PT


In-Person

55 Victoria Rd. Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC   Map


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


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British Columbia, Nanaimo


Recovery Dharma: (90 min) RD Nanaimo


Day/time: Thursday  —  6:00pm PT


In-Person

55 Victoria Rd. Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC   Map


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


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British Columbia, Nanaimo


Recovery Dharma: (90 min) RD Nanaimo


Day/time: Thursday  —  6:00pm PT


In-Person

55 Victoria Rd. Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC   Map


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


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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

460 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 4W3   Map
At E Pender Street. Unit 207


Other info:

Zoom Link


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


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British Columbia, Vancouver


Refuge Recovery BC Canada


Day/time: Thursday  —  1:00pm - 2:00pm


Three Bridges Community Health Centre

1128 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L4   Map
Second floor.


Other info:

Meeting type:

  • English
  • Open
  • Wheelchair Access

 


Contact: Email- refugerecoveryvancouver@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://refugerecoverymeetings.org - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1894181574178926/


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British Columbia, Vancouver


Refuge Recovery Vancouver Sangha - Saturdays - 3pm


Day/time: Saturday  —  3:00pm - 4:00pm


Three Bridges Community Health Centre

1128 Hornby St, Room 215 (second floor), Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L4, Canada   Map
Second floor.


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/


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British Columbia, Vancouver


Eight Step Recovery


Day/time: Sundays  —  1:00pm - 2:30pm


Vancouver Buddhist Centre

460 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 4W3   Map
At E Pender Street. Unit 207


Other info:

Zoom Link

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


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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

Winnipeg MN R3M 0A1. Canada, Winnipeg, MB   Map


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


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Manitoba, Winnipeg


Recovery Dharma: RD Winnipeg @ Earl Grey Community Center (Downstairs)


Day/time: Saturday  —  9:30am CT


In-Person

360 Cockburn Street N. Winnipeg MB R3M 2P5. Canada, Winnipeg, MB   Map


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


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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

103 King St W, Brockville, ON K6V 3R2, Canada   Map


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/


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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

119 Ross Ave, Suite 102, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0N6   Map


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/


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Ontario, Toronto


Refuge Recovery 'Refuge at Shambhala' – Toronto, Ontario – Tuesdays 8:15pm


Day/time: Tuesday  —  8:15pm - 9:15pm


Shambhala Meditation Centre of Toronto

670 Bloor St W #300, Toronto, ON M6G 1L2, Canada   Map


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/


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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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