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Mindfulness for Recovery

Fifth Precept Organisation

The Fifth Precept Organisation exists to promote a wholly Buddhist approach to recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions. It's core principle is the avoidance of suffering through the positive practice of abstinence from all intoxicants.

The Fifth Precept Organisation embraces the 2,500 year old principles and practices of Sajja (Truth), Sila (Ethical living) and Sati (Mindfulness) as a path of recovery; and promotes this through meditation group(s) and recovery retreats. The ancient practices of Metta (Loving-kindness) and Khama (Forgiveness) are actively encouraged both for the well-being they provide and to close the door to relapse as a result of low self-esteem and guilt; and other negative self-beliefs.

The Fifth Precept Organisation believes that addicts can attain a relaxed, comfortable and long-lasting recovery through this path; and that importantly, you do not have to be a Buddhist or become a Buddhist in order to adopt or adapt, any of these practices and principles specifically for your own recovery. Recovering people of all faiths and none are welcome.

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