Resources

( https://www.compassionandwisdom.org/downloadable-resources-posts/2023/1/11/30-days-of-reflection )

To celebrate Conversations that Matter, The Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom has created a free 30-day via email of daily reflections inspired by the 16 Guidelines for Life (16G) (Free resource)

( https://atlasofemotions.org )

This is a project initiated by the Dalai Lama and developed in collaboration with renowned psychologist Dr. Paul Ekman. It is an interactive online tool that maps out the complex landscape of human emotions. The atlas explores different emotions, their relationships, and the triggers that lead to various emotional states. The goal is to enhance emotional awareness and understanding, promoting emotional intelligence for personal and societal well-being. The project provides valuable insights into the nature of emotions and how individuals can navigate and manage their emotional experiences. (Free resources)

( https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/ )

This is an organization that focuses on the intersection of Buddhism and recovery from addiction. It provides a platform for individuals interested in integrating Buddhist principles, practices, and mindfulness into their recovery journey. The network offers resources, support, and information about meetings and retreats where people in recovery can explore the application of Buddhist teachings to help overcome addiction and maintain a sober lifestyle. It serves as a community for those seeking a contemplative approach to recovery, emphasizing mindfulness, compassion, and the development of inner well-being. (Free resources)

( https://www.compassioninstitute.com/bcftio ) 

The Institute’s founder, Thupten Jinpa, PhD, created this online foundation course. During this self-paced program, you’ll discover what compassion is, and how you can make it a guiding principle and active force in your everyday life…so you can choose to live with more meaning, purpose and joy. Over the two weeks, Jinpa—the principal author of Compassion Cultivation Training developed at Stanford University will guide you in bringing a conscious, intentional, and systematic approach to compassion into your daily experiences. (Sliding scale, pay the tier you can afford.)

( https://soundcloud.com/emotionalbalance )

This program integrates Eastern contemplative traditions with Western psychology. CEB is an educational training committed to utilizing the experience of emotion as a path for developing the happiness of being for ourselves and in relationship to others.  (Free)

( https://www.compassionandwisdom.org/ ) 

FDCW was established to support people in developing a warm heart and a wise mind. We provide resources to develop our kindness and compassion while also deepening our understanding of how our mind works. (Free, donation and paid resource) 

( https://ggia.berkeley.edu/onboarding/start )

Greater Good in Action is a free 28 days of emails. These emails give you the best tools to assist you in meeting goals you set for yourself, using research-based methods for a happier, more meaningful life. Greater Good in Action has collected and —and puts them at your fingertips in a format that's easy to navigate and digest. (Free resource)

( https://www.livingdying.org/ )

The Living/Dying Project offers conscious and compassionate support to those facing life-threatening illness, to their caregivers, to those facing life’s most difficult situations, and to anyone committed to spiritual transformation. They also provide contemplative education and training to those dedicated to this transformative work, including a no cost  support group for grief and bereavement. (Free, donation and paid resource)

( https://lobsangtenpa.com/queerdharma ) 

Lobsang Tempa is Tibetan Buddhist translator and meditation instructor trained in both secular and Buddhist modalities, They spent 9 years a monastic before continuing his path as a lay teacher/practitioner. He is dedicating his time to teaching the four aspects of kindness, exploring the interdisciplinary field of EcoDharma and explaining the traditional methods embedded in the Buddhist worldview. Additionally, his work reflects the intersection of Buddhism and the LGBTQIA committee (Free resource)

( https://ggia.berkeley.edu/bigjoy ) 

The Greater Good Science Center at University of California, Berkeley hosts Mission:Joy. In 7 minutes a day for 7 days, discover which micro-acts of JOY work best for you, and be part of the largest-ever citizen science project on JOY. (Free resource)

( http://rd.rocks/ )

RD community resources created by a Recovery Dharma member. This site is a repository of links and resources for all things RD and is a helpful and useful resource for RD members that continues to grow. From the author, “rd.rocks started as my personal spreadsheet, as I needed to organize everything I learned about Recovery Dharma and Buddhism, to keep track of Buddhist lists and favorite meetings, etc. (Free resource)

( https://sites.google.com/view/rdfriendsact/ )

This site was created by a Recovery Dharma member, with contributions and suggestions from the RD wise friends community. This includes resources and structures for RD practice as an individual and for those times when they have been asked to facilitate a meeting. (Free  resource)

( https://www.restorativecircles.org/ ) 

This methodology helps communities, organizations, families and governments develop their own processes for supporting those in conflict. Commonly these bring together the three parties to a conflict – those who have acted, those directly impacted and the wider community – within an intentional systemic context, to dialogue as equals. Often participants invite each other and attend voluntarily. The dialogue processes used tend to be shared openly with all participants, and guided by a community member. Generally these processes end with actions that bring mutual benefit. (Sliding scale, pay the tier you can afford, set price range.)

( https://sfdharmacollective.org/ )

The San Francisco Dharma Collective is a grassroots collective focused on compassion and the liberation of all beings. This Sangha has several different Dharma talks and classes that are live on Zoom or hybrid. This includes RD meetings, yoga, emotional awareness and balance, daily sits, Dharma talks and many more. Various teachers and times. (Donation based, play what you can afford) 

( https://thewisdomoftrauma.com/ ) 

This refers to a documentary film directed and narrated by Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned Canadian physician and author known for his work on the impact of early childhood experiences on health and well-being. The documentary explores the link between trauma, both individual and societal, and various health conditions, including addiction and mental health issues. "The Wisdom of Trauma" delves into the understanding that trauma can have profound effects on individuals and communities. Dr. Gabor Maté explores how trauma shapes behavior, influences choices, and contributes to various health challenges. The film also discusses the potential for healing and resilience, emphasizing the importance of addressing trauma in fostering overall well-being. (Free, sliding scale, pay the tier you can afford.)