Southern Dharma Buddhist Recovery Retreat

When

September 2, 2026 - September 7, 2026    
4:00 pm - 11:00 am

Where

Southern Dharma Retreat Center
1661 West Road, Hot Springs, NC, 28743

Information and Registration
The Path of Recovery: Healing the Wounds of Addiction
Kevin Griffin and Greg Pergament

Join us for a unique meditation retreat combining traditional Buddhist practices with recovery work. Primarily conducted in silence, the retreat focuses on insight meditation and heart practices, along with interactive exercises, lectures, and meetings. We learn to practice mindfulness in all activities, whether formal meditation, movement, speaking, listening, or eating. Daily Qigong practice offered by Greg Pergament will bring added healing and energy to the retreat.

Participants practice Noble Silence outside of the interactive exercises and 12-Step-style meetings. All recovery paths are welcome, whether Twelve Step, Recovery Dharma, substance, process, or relationship-oriented. The intensive nature of the retreat allows for profound personal openings, insight, and transformation. The support of the community carries us through the sometimes challenging, sometimes inspiring elements of this deep inner work. You must be at least 30 days clean and sober in order to attend the retreat.