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Buddhist Recovery Meetings: United States > Ohio
B12: Buddhism and 12 Step Book Study Group
Day/time: Saturday — 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET
Online
Online, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Other info:
Due to the rise in Covid-19 cases, we have decided to resume ZOOM only meetings until further notice. We will re-evaluate returning to the center at a later date.
ZOOM INFO FOR ALL CBDC PROGRAMS
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84622890309?pwd=cjJtM1RMUWNqVnp3UXVNODZTYndOdz09
Meeting ID 846 2289 0309
Passcode CBDCThe current book pages are posted on the zoom screen during shared reading, so purchasing a book is not necessary!
The Buddhist 12 Step Book Study Group (B12) explores how Buddhism and 12 Step recovery programs can benefit and nurture each other. Both practices begin with the acknowledgement of suffering, the realization that suffering arises from craving, and that there is a solution. The path of the 12 Steps and the Noble Eightfold Path travel through remarkably similar territory and have much to offer each other.
No meditation experience or particular faith or spiritual practice is required. Neither is membership in a 12 Step Program. We are simply people exploring the path out of the suffering brought about by craving and clinging... in whatever form that arises. You don't have to believe anything! The Buddha encouraged his students to "come and see" for yourself, and to learn by your own direct experience.
We have been meeting regularly since March 2015, and currently meet every Saturday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Attendees are often from the following fellowships: NA, AA, OA, Alanon, ACA, and CoDa. Following a brief welcoming and introduction period, there is a 20 minute guided mindfulness meditation, followed by shared reading of a Buddhist Recovery themed book, and discussion on how the dharma teachings impact our addiction recovery. We end with Loving Kindness (Metta) practice, followed by Dedication of Merit.
All are welcome, please zoom with us!
Contact:
Email- buddhism12steps@gmail.com
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Heart of Recovery
Day/time: Monday — 7pm ET
Cleveland Shambala - Online
Online, Cleveland, OH 44107
Other info:
To Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7434994532
Meeting ID: 743 499 4532
Passcode: 124108
This is a weekly gathering interweaving Buddhist meditation practice and addiction recovery. We are not a replacement for traditional 12-Step Groups, but a supplement to them. You do not have to be a Buddhist to participate in this group or be in any specific recovery program to attend. We welcome anyone who struggles with the suffering associated with craving and who seeks to cultivate peace through living mindfully. The purpose of the group is to:
- Meditate with others who are in recovery or exploring recovery
- Share readings from Buddhist authors that apply to our addiction recovery journey
- Share our personal experience, strength, and courage
- Integrate the basic goodness of meditation with our commitment to recovery
“Sobriety is finding a new way of living that involves engagement where there was withdrawal; generosity where there was self-centeredness; a 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
Suggested donation - $2 - $10
Contact:
Email- csmc.heartofrecovery@cleveland.shambhala.org
Website(s)- https://cleveland.shambhala.org/programs/
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Recovery Dharma: Thunder Dharma Sangha @ Unitarian Universalist Church
Day/time: Wednesday — 7:30pm ET
Hybrid (In-Person & Online)
Other info:
Thunder Dharma Sangha @ Unitarian Universalist Church
2728 Lancashire Rd. Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
Meeting URL
Meeting Id: 3781077348
Password: 1234
Contact:
Email- booktherapy@gmail.com
Website(s)- Web-link - https://recoverydharma.org
Recovery Dharma: Thunder Dharma Sangha
Day/time: Sunday — 7:30pm ET
Hybrid (In-Person & Online)
Other info:
Thunder Dharma Sangha
Unitarian Universalist Church
2728 Lancashire Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Meeting URL
Meeting Id: 3781077348
Password: 1234
Contact:
Email- borisdobhran@gmail.com
Website(s)- Web-link - https://recoverydharma.org
Recovery Dharma: RD @ COCPB (Central Ohio Center for Pragmatic Buddhism)
Day/time: Monday — 7:00pm ET
In-Person
Other info:
RD @ COCPB (Central Ohio Center for Pragmatic Buddhism)
3166 W. Broad Street. Columbus, OH 43204
Meeting URL: www.cocpb.com
Contact:
Email- johnszcpa@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
Recovery Dharma: RD @ COCPB (Central Ohio Center for Pragmatic Buddhism)
Day/time: Friday — 7:00pm ET
In-Person
Other info:
RD @ COCPB (Central Ohio Center for Pragmatic Buddhism)
3166 W. Broad Street. Columbus, OH 43204
Meeting URL: www.cocpb.com
Contact:
Email- johnszcpa@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
On the "isms" daily 90 min meeting 12:00pm ET
Day/time: Monday — 12:00pm - 1:30 ET
Online
Online, Dayton, OH
Other info:
Daily meeting with rotating topic
Meeting URL:
https://meet.google.com/iqv-yvya-zvt
Sunday
Recovery Dharma Book Reading / Discussion
Monday:
Topic / Discussion
Tuesday
Silent Meditation - Feel free to mix seated and walking meditation
Wednesday
Beginner's Meeting
Thursday
Other Literature
Friday
Speaker, if available - 1st Friday of the month
Topic / Discussion
Saturday:
Group Consensus
Contact:
Email- john.taylor.7809@gmail.com
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On the "isms" daily 90 min meeting 12:00pm ET
Day/time: Tuesday — 12:00pm - 1:30 ET
Online
Online, Dayton, OH
Other info:
Daily meeting with rotating topic
Meeting URL:
https://meet.google.com/iqv-yvya-zvt
Sunday
Recovery Dharma Book Reading / Discussion
Monday:
Topic / Discussion
Tuesday
Silent Meditation - Feel free to mix seated and walking meditation
Wednesday
Beginner's Meeting
Thursday
Other Literature
Friday
Speaker, if available - 1st Friday of the month
Topic / Discussion
Saturday:
Group Consensus
Contact:
Email- john.taylor.7809@gmail.com
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On the "isms" daily 90 min meeting 12:00pm ET
Day/time: Wednesday — 12:00pm - 1:30 ET
Online
Online, Dayton, OH
Other info:
Daily meeting with rotating topic
Meeting URL:
https://meet.google.com/iqv-yvya-zvt
Sunday
Recovery Dharma Book Reading / Discussion
Monday:
Topic / Discussion
Tuesday
Silent Meditation - Feel free to mix seated and walking meditation
Wednesday
Beginner's Meeting
Thursday
Other Literature
Friday
Speaker, if available - 1st Friday of the month
Topic / Discussion
Saturday:
Group Consensus
Contact:
Email- john.taylor.7809@gmail.com
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On the "isms" daily 90 min meeting 12:00pm ET
Day/time: Thursday — 12:00pm - 1:30 ET
Online
Online, Dayton, OH
Other info:
Daily meeting with rotating topic
Meeting URL:
https://meet.google.com/iqv-yvya-zvt
Sunday
Recovery Dharma Book Reading / Discussion
Monday:
Topic / Discussion
Tuesday
Silent Meditation - Feel free to mix seated and walking meditation
Wednesday
Beginner's Meeting
Thursday
Other Literature
Friday
Speaker, if available - 1st Friday of the month
Topic / Discussion
Saturday:
Group Consensus
Contact:
Email- john.taylor.7809@gmail.com
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On the "isms" daily 90 min meeting 12:00pm ET
Day/time: Friday — 12:00pm - 1:30 ET
Online
Online, Dayton, OH
Other info:
Daily meeting with rotating topic
Meeting URL:
https://meet.google.com/iqv-yvya-zvt
Sunday
Recovery Dharma Book Reading / Discussion
Monday:
Topic / Discussion
Tuesday
Silent Meditation - Feel free to mix seated and walking meditation
Wednesday
Beginner's Meeting
Thursday
Other Literature
Friday
Speaker, if available - 1st Friday of the month
Topic / Discussion
Saturday:
Group Consensus
Contact:
Email- john.taylor.7809@gmail.com
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On the "isms" daily 90 min meeting 12:00pm ET
Day/time: Saturday — 12:00pm - 1:30 ET
Online
Online, Dayton, OH
Other info:
Daily meeting with rotating topic
Meeting URL:
https://meet.google.com/iqv-yvya-zvt
Sunday
Recovery Dharma Book Reading / Discussion
Monday:
Topic / Discussion
Tuesday
Silent Meditation - Feel free to mix seated and walking meditation
Wednesday
Beginner's Meeting
Thursday
Other Literature
Friday
Speaker, if available - 1st Friday of the month
Topic / Discussion
Saturday:
Group Consensus
Contact:
Email- john.taylor.7809@gmail.com
Print/download PDF:
On the "isms" daily 90 min meeting 12:00pm ET
Day/time: Sunday — 12:00pm - 1:30 ET
Online
Online, Dayton, OH
Other info:
Daily meeting with rotating topic
Meeting URL:
https://meet.google.com/iqv-yvya-zvt
Sunday
Recovery Dharma Book Reading / Discussion
Monday:
Topic / Discussion
Tuesday
Silent Meditation - Feel free to mix seated and walking meditation
Wednesday
Beginner's Meeting
Thursday
Other Literature
Friday
Speaker, if available - 1st Friday of the month
Topic / Discussion
Saturday:
Group Consensus
Contact:
Email- john.taylor.7809@gmail.com
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Meditation & Recovery Meeting
Day/time: Monday — 8:00pm - 9:00pm ET
Online - Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo
Other info:
Meeting virtually during the pandemic, email for info.
This weekly meeting is open to people with any addiction, seeking recovery or in support of anyone seeking recovery. Honoring the traditions of anonymity in other recovery programs and to protect the privacy of our members, we use only our first names at this meeting.
With respect for the worth and dignity of each person, all are welcome here. We respect all forms of meditation, however during the meditation period, we ask that everyone be quiet and still out of respect for the practice.
The purpose of this meeting is to strengthen our meditation practice by communal effort and thereby strengthen our recovery program. Our meeting includes time for prayer or intention setting, meditation and discussion. Our discussion period offers us a chance to share openly about our experiences with meditation and recovery. For those new to meditation, beginning instruction will be offered.
Contact:
For more information: Email- seshzue@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://www.buddhisttempleoftoledo.org/affinity-support-groups#meditation-and-recovery
Recovery Dharma: RD Hudson
Day/time: Tuesday — 7:00pm ET
In-Person
Other info:
RD Hudson
Christ Espiscopal Church
21 Aurora St
Hudson, OH 44236
Contact:
Email- marc.jac@hotmail.com
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
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Recovery Dharma: Spiritual Life Society
Day/time: Tuesday — 7:00pm ET
In-Person
Other info:
Spiritual Life Society
1 East Main St. Hudson, OH 44236
Contact:
Email- marc.jac@hotmail.com
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
Recovery Dharma: Recovery Dharma CLE Westside
Day/time: Tuesday — 7:30pm ET
In-Person
Other info:
Recovery Dharma CLE Westside
Lakewood Public Library (Main Library)
15425 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
Contact:
Email- Dunlaja@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
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Recovery Dharma: RD In-person Middleburg Heights @ Stella Luna
Day/time: Thursday — 6:00pm ET
In-Person
Other info:
RD In-person Middleburg Heights @ Stella Luna
17951 Jefferson Park Rd. Suite 100
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
(Please use the West Entrance)
Contact:
Email- smiller112122@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
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Refuge Recovery 'Sunday Refuge' – Newton Falls, OH – Sundays 4pm
Day/time: Sunday — 4:00pm - 5:00pm
On Demand Newton Falls
Other info:
Meeting type:
- English
- Open
On Demand Newton Falls 100 Superior St, Newton Falls, Ohio
Contact:
Email- refugereccoveryworldservices@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://refugerecoverymeetings.org/
Recovery Dharma: First Church in Oberlin,
Day/time: Wednesday — 7:00pm ET
In-Person
Other info:
First Church in Oberlin,
106 N. Main St. Oberlin, Ohio
Contact:
Email- romesemail@comcast.net
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
Refuge Recovery-Women's Meeting-Portsmouth OH-Friday's 7pm
Day/time: Friday — 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Yoga Club
Other info:
Meeting type:
- English
- Open
- Wheelchair Access
***This meeting will start 12/10/2021*** The Yoga Club 347 3rd Street Portsmouth, Ohio 45662 A meeting focused on alcohol addiction but not inclusive to this addiction. Also open to codependant relationships and alcohol. All people that are living a sober lifestyle are welcome. Strong emphasis on Yoga and Meditation involved and a Yoga Class is available prior to meeting.
Contact:
Email- refugereccoveryworldservices@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://refugerecoverymeetings.org/
Refuge Recovery Kent-Ravenna, OH-Sunday's 2pm
Day/time: Sunday — 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Open United Recovery
Other info:
Meeting type:
- English
- Open
Open United Recovery 260 West Main Street, Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Contact:
Email- refugereccoveryworldservices@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://refugerecoverymeetings.org/
Heart of Recovery - Akron - 12 step & Buddhism
Day/time: Wednesday — 7:00pm - 8:15pm
The Church in Silver Lake
Other info:
Format: 20 minute meditation, Discussion of book, dharma talk or topic, 5 minute closing meditation.
Contact:
Yeshe Choumo Phone- 330-256-8291 Email- crdelong12@gmail.com
Recovery Dharma: RD - Silver Lake - Women/Non-Binary
Day/time: Friday — 12:00pm ET
In-Person
Other info:
RD - Silver Lake - Women/Non-Binary
The Meditation Studio located @
The Church in Silver Lake
2951 Kent Rd
Silver Lake, OH 44224
Contact:
Email- lotus53821@gmail.com
Website(s)- https://recoverydharma.org
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