The Heart of Recovery Group

October 24th

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    Room: BURBANK CENTER - Main Shrine Room

    The Heart of Recovery is a meditation and sharing support group that combines mindfulness meditation, the Shambhala and Buddhist teachings, and the Twelve Steps of Recovery to integrate the basic sanity of the Dharma and the basic goodness of meditation with our commitment to abstinence. We warmly welcome all who wish to share in these common interests.

    The format of the group is as follows:

    - Welcome each other

    - Guided mindfulness meditation

    - Dharma reading/teachings

    - Group sharing & discussion

    - Close with a Loving-Kindness meditation practice.

    You do not need to have experience with meditation, Buddhism, or be affiliated with a 12-step program. We welcome Buddhist practitioners from all traditions and/or Twelve Step practitioners from all programs. For more information email the group's coordinator at [email protected] and he will get back to you shortly.

    The group meets every second and fourth Thursday of the Month. All are welcome.  Visit our monthly calendar for dates.

    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

    Recommended Readings

    One Breath At A Time: Buddhism and the 12 Steps by Kevin Griffin Taking The Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears by Pema Chodron Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

    Generosity Policy

    SHAMBHALA LOS ANGELES is only possible by the generosity of our community.  No one is turned away for lack of funds.  We do rely on program revenue to meet operational costs.  The Patron Price (when available) helps bridge the gap. Thank you for your support!

    Cancellation Policy

    We offer a full refund minus a $15 processing fee for cancellations 7+ days from the program’s date.  Cancellations done within 7 days of the program will receive credit towards a future program to be used within 1 year. No refunds or credits are issued for cancellations received fewer than 24 hours prior to the program.