Kennewick Sangha

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!

08/06/2025

Reminder that we will be gathering tonight to continue our practice!

7:30 at Lifted Lotus Yoga!

07/27/2025

Reminder: No Recovery Dharma practice this week.

Wishing you all wellness and ease in the meantime.

We’ll gather again on Wednesday, August 6th — we look forward to practicing together then.

07/23/2025

Tonight’s practice invitation comes courtesy of the YT-1300 Corellian Light Freighter I found cruising the freeway earlier today.

Mindfulness isn’t just about quitting habits that cause harm—it’s also about creating space. Space for joy. For humor. For Star Wars decals. For the quiet delight of spotting a fellow human in their 70s driving a fully tricked-out Subaru Millennium Falcon like it’s the most natural thing in the galaxy.

This is what happens when we step back. When we soften. We don’t abandon the suffering of the world—or our responsibility within it. But we do make room for more of the beauty and playfulness of the human experience. That’s what touched me today. And that’s what we’ll keep exploring together tonight.

Join us as we continue practicing skillful presence and joyful spaciousness.
7:30pm at Lifted Lotus Yoga.

If comfortable doing so, register/RSVP at: https://www.liftedlotusyogacollective.com

Please note: We will not be meeting next week, so we hope to see you tonight!

“The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

07/16/2025

We invite you to join us tonight at 7:30 as we progress on our path toward recovery from harmful habits. Our gatherings incorporate mindfulness practices, readings, group sharing, and other activities designed to facilitate personal growth and self-awareness. While registration on Lifted Lotus Yoga’s website is requested, it is not required. Please note we will not be meeting on 7/30. Lifted Lotus Yoga

07/09/2025

We welcome you to join our practice tomorrow evening as we continue to explore how we can meet each moment with greater skillfulness and wisdom.

As Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us, “The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.”

7:30pm at Lifted Lotus Yoga Collective. All are welcome.

07/01/2025

Join us tomorrow night for Mindfulness-Inspired Recovery from Harmful Habits
🧘‍♀️ Wednesday, July 2 · 7:30–8:30 PM
📍 Lifted Lotus Yoga, Kennewick

We gather weekly to explore how mindfulness can support greater kindness toward ourselves and more clarity in how we respond to life’s challenges. This is a space to gently untangle harmful habits—whether they show up in behavior, thought patterns, or relationships.

If you’ve come before and know someone who might benefit, we warmly welcome you to invite them. Many in our sangha (Sanskrit for community of wise friends) first arrived through a loved one.

There is always space for reflection, but no pressure to speak—just your name and your presence are enough.

Come as you are. We’d love to see you there.

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