Sunday, October 5 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. IN PERSON
In recent years sincere efforts have been made to integrate Buddhist practices such as mindfulness into recovery culture and communities. Because there is no universal definition for, or clear understanding of what Buddhist Recovery is and how it might work, the process can be confusing as we look for perspectives and practices that have meaningful and practical direction and outcome.
It is clear to many that the role of mindfulness and meditation in general is an important part of the recovery process but how do we fully integrate this “mind cultivation” into everything else we do? What are the psychological and philosophical implications? What about the role of ethics? How can we develop a broader perspective that is pragmatic, straightforward and simple?
During this in-person event Dave will offer clear and concise perspectives and definitions of addiction and recovery from an early Buddhist perspective and how the practice of mindfulness can provide us with a real time exploration.
Any one interested in the topic is invited to attend.
COST: The fee for this retreat is on a sliding scale from $36 to $72. Scholarships are readily available through our online system at rates of $18 or $10.
The Dharma Center operates on the gift economy and the cost of the class is on a two-part sliding scale. The fee that you offer through the registration system supports our nonprofit, which pays the costs of the building, utilities, website, administration, etc. In keeping with our 2,600-year-old tradition, the teacher of the class is not compensated but rather shares the teachings freely. In turn, you are invited into the practice of dana, or generosity, a gift economy system that has been alive since the time of the Buddha. You are invited to make a donation to support the teacher in continuing their valuable work.
DATE: Sunday, October 5 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Durango Dharma Center, 1800 East Third Avenue, Suite 109 in Durango.
QUESTIONS: If you have questions, please reach out to the registrar at
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ABOUT DAVE SMITH: Dave Smith is a Buddhist meditation teacher, addiction treatment specialist, and author of Ethical Mindfulness. His background is rooted in the insight meditation tradition, and he was empowered to teach through the Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society. He has extensive experience bringing meditative interventions into jails, prisons, youth detention centers and addiction treatment facilities. Dave teaches residential meditation retreats and classes, provides training and consulting in both secular and Buddhist contexts and works with students through his meditation mentoring program. He recently founded the Secular Dharma Foundation and lives in Paonia, Colorado.
Click here to register:
https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/events/#!event/2025/10/5/a-half-day-recovery-retreat-with-dave-smith-8212-in-person
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