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Spiritual Approach
•Founded 2014Refuge Recovery
A Buddhist-inspired approach to recovery based on the Four Noble Truths.
Pros
- ✓Non-theistic spiritual approach
- ✓Strong meditation component
- ✓Addresses root causes of suffering
- ✓Inclusive community
- ✓Growing availability
Considerations
- •Organization has faced challenges
- •May overlap with Recovery Dharma
- •Requires commitment to meditation
- •Buddhist concepts may be unfamiliar
Philosophy & Approach
Recovery through Buddhist practices, understanding the nature of suffering, and following the path to liberation.
Key Principles:
- •Four Noble Truths
- •Eightfold Path
- •Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha)
- •Meditation and mindfulness
- •Ethical living
Meeting Format
Meetings include meditation, readings from Buddhist texts, and group sharing.
Best For
- People drawn to Buddhism
- Those seeking meditation-based recovery
- Individuals wanting spiritual but non-theistic approach
- People interested in mindfulness
May Not Be Ideal For
- •Those uncomfortable with meditation
- •People wanting traditional structure
- •Those preferring action-based recovery
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