A peer-led recovery path that uses meditation, mindfulness, Buddhist teachings, and community support.
Buddhist-inspired recovery
Refuge Recovery
A Buddhist-inspired recovery fellowship with meetings for people seeking freedom from addiction.
Pathway typeBuddhist-inspired recovery
Primary next stepConfirm current meeting details through the official locator.
Sober Network roleInformational directory, not medical advice.
Who this may fit
People drawn to meditation, mindfulness, Buddhist principles, and peer community.
What to know
- Meetings may include meditation, readings, and group sharing.
- Refuge Recovery and Recovery Dharma are separate pathways; compare both if Buddhist recovery fits.
- Meeting coverage varies by city.
How Sober Network uses this page
This page explains the pathway and points visitors to official program resources. Sober Network does not run these programs, verify every meeting, or provide clinical recommendations.
For city-specific SEO pages, use paths like /santa-monica/refuge-recovery.
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