Kennewick Sangha

11/06/2025

Friends,

Reminder that there is no Recovery Dharma practice tonight due to the Full Moon Gathering at Lifted Lotus. We look forward to continuing practicing next week!

10/31/2025

No Meeting Next Week

We won’t be meeting next Wednesday, as Lifted Lotus will be holding their Full Moon Gathering that evening.

So much gratitude for all the new faces who’ve joined us over the past few weeks — may you continue to find wellness and presence amidst life’s challenges.

10/29/2025

Our gatherings aren't just for those who identify as being “in recovery.”
They’re for anyone navigating hard times — anyone who’s noticed themselves getting caught in unhelpful patterns.

Maybe you…
• Snap at someone you care about when you’re stressed
• Reach for your phone when you’re overwhelmed or lonely
• Overeat, overwork, or overthink when things feel out of control
• Avoid talking to someone because it’s “been so long”
• Feel stuck in guilt or self-criticism for not being “enough”
• Get mad at yourself for not being able to stop doing something — or start doing something

It’s also for family and friends who are hurting because someone they love is suffering — and they’re not sure how to help or even understand what’s happening.

We warmly invite you to join us tonight at 7:30pm for our weekly Recovery Dharma practice at Lifted Lotus Yoga Collective in Kennewick.

Our sangha welcomes all beings in their suffering. We come together to learn, meditate, and support one another in cultivating more mindful, compassionate ways of living. Each perspective and experience adds to the strength of our community.

Recovery Dharma – Wednesdays at 7:30pm
Lifted Lotus Yoga Collective
Kennewick, WA

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10/23/2025

Friends, we welcome you to join us tonight at 7:30 for another round of Recovery Dharma.

The Kennewick Sangha welcomes everyone — whether you’re working through addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply noticing the unskillful ways we all relate to ourselves and others.

Suffering is universal, but so is our capacity for wisdom and compassion. When we learn to approach life with greater tenderness, patience, and kindness, we not only find healing within ourselves — we also create the conditions for healing around us.

10/15/2025

Join our exploration of living skillfully—discovering new ways to respond to difficult life circumstances without causing harm.

Each gathering includes a guided meditation, a short teaching or reading, and time for community sharing. Whether you’d like to share your experience or simply listen and reflect, you are warmly welcome to share space with us.

When: Tonight at 7:30pm
Where: Lifted Lotus Yoga, 5608 W Clearwater Ave A120, Kennewick, WA 99336

09/17/2025

We welcome you to join us tonight as we continue building our capacity to approach habit energy with skill and wisdom. Living in the present moment is no easy task—that’s why we practice weekly!

Location: Lifted Lotus Yoga, 5608 W Clearwater Ave A120, Kennewick, WA 99336
Time: Tonight at 7:30pm
RSVP appreciated but not required if you prefer to remain anonymous

09/10/2025

We have Recovery Dharma books in—$7 a pop! Drop in, check us out, and pick one up if you’re interested. RD was created as a secular alternative to the 12-Step model, but many who attend our practices also participate in other recovery programs, including Celebrate Recovery and 12-Step meetings. The book has a similar structure but is rooted in Buddhist teachings of mindfulness—living in the present moment.

You don’t have to be Buddhist to feel at home in our Kennewick Sangha—many of us aren’t. All beliefs are welcome, as long as they don’t impinge on the beliefs of others. RD doesn’t ask anyone to change their beliefs.

RD offers a path of recovery that doesn’t come from outside ourselves. It’s based on the understanding that we are innately empowered to meet our suffering with skillfulness—not by reacting or repressing, but by responding with kindness, starting with ourselves.

One more thing we want you to know: while the book often speaks from the perspective of the “addict,” one of the intentions of the Kennewick Sangha is to offer a path for all people—whether or not they identify as addicts. This journey is about engaging with the shared human experience of our tendency to act out of craving and aversion, rather than working with things as they are.

We’d love to have you join us tonight—whether you’re just curious or already walking your own recovery path.

09/03/2025

Join us tonight at 7:30pm at Lifted Lotus Yoga. Register at https://www.liftedlotusyogacollective.com/yoga-schedule if you're comfortable doing so. Lifted Lotus Yoga

08/29/2025

This past Wednesday we explored the practice of equanimity — the “fruit” of the mindfulness “seed.” We reflected on how this word doesn’t mean indifference or detachment, but a grounded presence that helps us pause and respond wisely instead of reacting out of habit. Together, we shared how this practice shows up, or could show up, in our daily lives — bringing less harm and more ease to ourselves and those around us.

We listened to a meditation by teacher Dave Smith who invited us to see, feel, know, care, forgive, and appreciate ourselves — in this very moment.

Equanimity invites us to embrace discomfort as an opportunity, not something to be avoided. We can be here “in the middle of it,” with kindness toward ourselves and others.

Thank you to everyone who came and shared. May the practice we explored together continue to ripple outward — bringing steadiness, kindness, and ease into our lives, the lives we touch, and the world at large.

To learn all about the idea behind equanimity, check out Dave’s talk on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buddhist-recovery-podcast/id1549706167?i=1000515605883

Lifted Lotus Yoga
Dave Smith Dharma

08/27/2025

We invite you to join us for practice tonight as we explore how to meet each moment with wisdom. Rather than pushing away discomfort or seeking relief in habits that no longer serve us, we practice choosing intentional thoughts and actions. By first observing what is with a clear mind, we create the space to recognize what skillful action can look like.

Practice begins at 7:30pm at Lifted Lotus Yoga Collective. Hope to see you there!

08/20/2025

Tonight, our journey with the Eightfold Path continues, emphasizing the integration of compassion, generosity, and balance into our everyday experiences. Although external events may be beyond our control, we can select our responses, thereby minimizing harm and fostering peace. 7:30pm at Lifted Lotus Yoga Collective. Everyone is welcome.

08/13/2025

Join us as we cultivate wise action in the face of life’s complexities and possibilities. We welcome you with compassion and understanding, exactly as you are. Lifted Lotus tonight at 7:30!