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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

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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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