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A BUDDHIST PATH TO RECOVERING FROM ADDICTION


REFUGE RECOVERY IS A BUDDHIST-ORIENTED, NON-THEISTIC RECOVERY PROGRAM THAT DOES
NOT ASK ANYONE TO BELIEVE ANYTHING, ONLY TO TRUST THE PROCESS AND DO THE HARD
WORK OF RECOVERY. IN FACT, NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OR KNOWLEDGE OF BUDDHISM IS
REQUIRED. RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE, AND THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH
TO TREATING AND RECOVERING FROM ALL FORMS OF ADDICTION. WHEN SINCERELY
PRACTICED, THE PROGRAM CAN ENSURE A FULL RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION AND A LIFE-LONG
SENSE OF WELL-BEING AND HAPPINESS.

 
 

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ADDICTION

Addiction is the repetitive process of habitually satisfying cravings to avoid,
change, or control the seemingly unbearable conditions of the present moment.
This process of craving and indulgence provides short-term relief but causes
long-term harm. It is almost always a source of suffering for both the addict
and those who care about the addict.

 
 

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RECOVERY

Recovery is a process of healing the underlying conditions that lead to
addiction. It is establishing and maintaining the practice of abstaining from
satisfying the cravings for the substances and behaviors that we have become
addicted to. Recovery is also the ability to inhabit the conditions of the
present reality, whether pleasant or unpleasant.

 
 

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REFUGE

Refuge is a safe place, a place of protection—a place that we go to in times of
need, a shelter. We are always taking refuge in something. Drugs, alcohol, food,
sex, money, or relationships with people have been a refuge for many of us.
Before addiction, such refuges provide temporary feelings of comfort and safety.
But at some point we crossed the line into addiction. And the substances or
behaviors that were once a refuge inevitably became a dark and lonely repetitive
cycle of searching for comfort as we wandered through an empty life.

Active addiction is a kind of hell. It is like being a hungry ghost, wandering
through life in constant craving and suffering.

Refuge Recovery, the Buddhist-inspired approach to treating addiction, offers a
plan to end the suffering of addiction.

Traditionally, Buddhists commit to the  path  of  awakening by taking refuge in
three things: awakening (Buddha), truth (Dharma), and community (Sangha). If the
teachings and practices offered here resonate with you as true and useful, we
invite you to take refuge in this process of awakening, truth, and community.
Practicing these principles and developing these skills will lead to a safe
place, a true and reliable refuge, a place that is free from addiction, to a
full recovery.


REFUGE RECOVERY MEETINGS

Refuge Recovery meetings offer recovery from all forms of addiction, including
substances, food, sex, technology, gambling, relationships, spending, and more.

All are welcome. The only criteria for membership is a desire to be free from
addiction.

Refuge Recovery members practice a daily recovery program that includes
meetings, meditation and personal inventory, mentorship, retreat and service as
integral components. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an
ongoing support network for all who wish to pursue and maintain an addiction
free life.


 
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Refuge Recovery Book

The book that serves our recovery program includes detailed guidance on how to
recover using the Buddhist practice of The Four Truths and Eightfold Path of
Refuge Recovery, written investigations that explore the causes and conditions
of our addictions, daily meditation practices, personal stories of recovery,
advice and inspiration for finding or creating community, and a format for
Refuge Recovery meetings. The book was written by the founder of Refuge
Recovery, Noah Levine. In 2020, Noah donated the copyrights, trademarks and
proceeds to our non-profit service organization, Refuge Recovery World Services.

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TALKS & MEDITATIONS


FIRST THURSDAY TALK AND Q&A

Join founder Noah Levine for the ‘First Thursday of the Month Refuge Recovery
Talks’ ⁠ LIVE talk, guided meditation and Q&A.

All are welcome.

Talks are available afterwards on RRWS’s YouTube and podcast.

 
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GUIDED MEDITATION

Meditation is the cornerstone of our path. Below you will find a number of audio
and downloadable pdf guided meditations.

 
 
LISTEN to GUIDED MEDITATIONS
Home Welcome Video

The Buddhist Path

Home Refuge Recovery Meetings

Home Book Info

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PLEASE JOIN US IN SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA FOR OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE JUNE
14TH-16TH 2024

This year is the 10th anniversary of Refuge Recovery! At this year's annual
conference, we will gather in the Santa Cruz CA mountains. The schedule will be
a mixture of refuge meetings, meditations, discussion (a little business) and
activities.

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