Recovery Dharma ยท UK
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Recovery Dharma runs free, peer-led groups across the UK that use Buddhist practices, including meditation and mindfulness, to support recovery from any kind of addiction. It is non-theistic, so it does not ask you to believe in a higher power, and you do not need any background in Buddhism or meditation to take part.
A typical meeting lasts about an hour and includes a short reading, a guided meditation, and time to share. The atmosphere is calm and reflective, no one has to speak, and what is said in the group stays in the group.
Recovery Dharma meetings run in person and online, and many UK members join online groups. You are free to take what helps and leave the rest.
To find a meeting, choose your area below or search by postcode.
Yes. All Recovery Dharma (RD) meetings are free to attend. There are no membership fees, no waiting lists, and no referrals required. Some groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions toward room hire costs, but this is entirely optional.
No. You can come and listen without saying anything. Nobody will call on you, and most people find it easier to sit quietly and take things in at first. If you want to say your name you can, but there is no expectation.
No. You do not need to have stopped before your first meeting. Many people attend while still in the middle of the problem. The only requirement is a desire to stop.
The programme references a higher power, which each member defines for themselves. Many members are not religious, and atheists and agnostics are common in the rooms. The spiritual aspect is about seeking help outside of yourself, not about any particular religion.
Someone chairs the meeting, reads a short opening, and members share from their own experience. You will not be called on or expected to take part. Meetings usually last about an hour.