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Recovery Dharma (RD) meetings

Recovery Dharma is a peer-led community that uses Buddhist practices and principles — like meditation and mindfulness — to recover from addiction of all kinds. Meetings are free and open to people of any or no spiritual background.

Fellow lists 605 in-person Recovery Dharma (RD) meetings across the US, plus 335 online. Details change often — confirm with the group before you go. For live day/time filters and maps, search RD meetings →

See all RD meetings — in-person & online, by day →Recovery Dharma meetings (recoverydharma.org)

A meeting is peer support, not medical care. If you've been drinking or using heavily for a long time, stopping suddenly can be risky — some withdrawal needs medical attention, and alcohol withdrawal in particular can be dangerous. If you feel unwell or unsafe, contact a doctor or your local emergency number.

At a glance

FellowshipRecovery Dharma (RD)
FocusRecovery from alcohol or drugs
ProgramBuddhist-inspired peer recovery
On Fellow605 in person · 335 online
Official sourcerecoverydharma.org
ListingsPublic intergroup feeds · how we source

RD meetings by city

Illinois

Chicago (13)

Oregon

Portland (8)

Related fellowships

Other fellowships in the same family on Fellow:

AA — Alcoholics AnonymousNA — Narcotics AnonymousCA — Cocaine AnonymousHA — Heroin AnonymousMA — Marijuana AnonymousCMA — Crystal Meth AnonymousNicA — Nicotine AnonymousPA — Pills Anonymous
Beyond the meetings

Ways to come together

Recovery is bigger than the meeting room. Sober socials, alcohol-free nightlife, and communities where it's easy to make friends who get it — because who you meet matters as much as the meeting.

Sober communities & guides
In The RoomsOnline recovery community — live events & socialsLoosidSober social app & “Boozeless” city guidesThe Sober CuratorSober nightlife & alcohol-free events, by cityZero Proof PlacesDry bars & alcohol-free venues near you

These are independent, sober-focused communities — Fellow doesn't vet them, so confirm details before you go. Each one has its own tools for finding events near you.

Common questions about RD

Are RD meetings free and anonymous?
Yes. RD meetings are free to attend — no dues, fees, referral, or insurance needed — and anonymity is a core principle, so you can come as you are. Anyone who wants help is welcome.
Can I attend RD meetings online?
Yes. Fellow lists 335 online RD meetings you can join from anywhere, alongside in-person groups near you.
Do I need to be Buddhist for Recovery Dharma?
No. RD draws on Buddhist practices like meditation and mindfulness, but you don't need any background or belief — newcomer meetings introduce the ideas gently.
Is Recovery Dharma an alternative to 12-step programs?
It's its own peer-led program inspired by Buddhism, not a modified AA meeting. Some people attend it alongside other recovery support if that combination helps.
Do I have to be religious to join RD?
No. RD welcomes people of any religion or none. The program is usually described as spiritual rather than religious, and many areas offer secular, agnostic, or non-religious meetings.
Are there RD meetings for specific groups, like women's or young people's?
Often, yes. Larger areas hold meetings for specific communities — women's, men's, young people's, LGBTQ+, and newcomers' groups among them. Use Fellow's live search to filter for the meeting that fits.

Fellow is a free, independent meeting finder — not affiliated with Recovery Dharma or any fellowship. Meeting listings come from public intergroup feeds. About & sources