State Line Recovery Dharma
A Buddhist-inspired, peer-led recovery meeting using meditation, self-inquiry, and the wisdom of the Eightfold Path. Open to everyone.
Our Meetings
We meet twice a week at two locations on the WI/IL border. Each meeting includes guided meditation, a reading from the Recovery Dharma book, group discussion, and time for sharing. No experience needed. Just show up.
Our weekly gathering in downtown Burlington. Guided meditation, a reading from the Recovery Dharma book, and open sharing. Free street parking available nearby. All are welcome, no cost, no prerequisites.
Our Friday evening gathering in the Lake Geneva area. Same format: guided meditation, a reading, and open sharing. A great way to close out the week in community.
What Happens at a Meeting
Never been before? Here's what a typical evening looks like. There's no pressure to share, no sign-ups, and no prerequisites.
Opening Readings
We begin by reading the Recovery Dharma principles together: the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. This grounds the meeting and sets an intention for the evening.
Guided Meditation
We listen to a 15- to 20-minute guided meditation together. No experience needed. If sitting still is hard, that's completely okay.
Discussion & Sharing
We discuss a topic from the Recovery Dharma book and open the floor for sharing. You never have to share. Listening is just as valuable. Everything shared stays in the room.
Fellowship
After the formal meeting, we hang around to connect informally. This is where real community happens: making friends, finding support, and knowing you're not alone.
Your First Step Starts This Week
You don't need to have it all figured out. You don't need to be ready. You just need to walk through the door.