#62 – The Breath of Recovery

Martine Batchelor

#61 – Making the most of January with Martine Batchelor

#60 – All about the BRN Summit & the Serenity Prayer

Episode Notes A Talk by Pannavati Support BRN Podcast: Buddhist Recovery Network by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/brn-podcast Find out more at https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co

<h1>Episode Notes</h1> A Talk by Pannavati Support BRN Podcast: Buddhist Recovery Network by contributing to their Tip Jar: <a href="https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/brn-podcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/brn-podcast</a> Find out more at <a href="https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co</a>

#59 – The Newness of Life

#58 – Club Soda  - Changing the world 

#57 – Sun Lotus A New Buddhist Recovery Program

#56 – Sober a Whole Life 

#55 – Watch Your Tone by Kara Haney

Episode Notes This is a talk from the SHE RECOVERS symposium about Critical Conversations About Race. We are in the unfortunate time of having to witness the Trial of Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. And during this time  of the trial the slaying of Duante Wright took place in the Minneapolis. This talk although given in the fall of 2020, it is very relevant. https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate https://www.patreon.com/buddhistrecoverynetwork

<h1>Episode Notes</h1> This is a talk from the SHE RECOVERS symposium about Critical Conversations About Race. We are in the unfortunate time of having to witness the Trial of Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. And during this time of the trial the slaying of Duante Wright took place in the Minneapolis. This talk although given in the fall of 2020, it is very relevant. <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/buddhistrecoverynetwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/buddhistrecoverynetwork</a>

#54 – Coming Home to  Black Body

Vince Miller

The Vulnerable Disco Vince Miller and Valentine Darling chat about how they got sober, queer community in sobriety, healing from trauma, and developing friendships. Both Vince and Valentine are active on instagram. Follow Vince @thevulnerabledisco, and Valentine @goingsomewheresober. Get more information on their projects at www.TheVulnerableDisco.com and www.RecoveryDisco.com

<h1>The Vulnerable Disco</h1> Vince Miller and Valentine Darling chat about how they got sober, queer community in sobriety, healing from trauma, and developing friendships. Both Vince and Valentine are active on instagram. Follow Vince @thevulnerabledisco, and Valentine @goingsomewheresober. Get more information on their projects at <a href="http://www.TheVulnerableDisco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheVulnerableDisco.com</a> and <a href="http://www.RecoveryDisco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.RecoveryDisco.com</a>

#53 – The Vulnerable Disco - Vince Miller & Valentine Darling

Buddhist Recovery Podcast brings together teachers, leaders, and peers from different recovery lineages and approaches. Themes like addiction, mindfulness, sobriety, gratitude, compassion, stinking thinking and compulsive behaviors will be explored.

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Trauma, whether connected to early childhood, an event as an adult or to social oppression, changes our nervous system, our physiological responses to life and impacts our self image, relational capacities, perception and self regulatory abilities. It is, in my view, a core underlying cause for the arising of addiction patterns. Looking through the trauma lense, addiction could be viewed as a means of regulating the underlying pervasive dis-regulation associated with addiction. Therefore “recovery” involves “recovering” or more likely developing self regulatory capacities. What we learn in Meditation is that where we direct or attention has a profound impact on the way we feel. In this session I’ll give an overview of trauma and how it functions and offer a few simple attention based or reflective exercises that support regulation of the nervous system.   Trauma, self regulatory capacities are lost or never developed. And it is, in my view one of the core causal factors in addiction Often people with a history of trauma will have extra challenges that require additional tools and a different framework for how to think about what it means to be present without overwhelm. BRN Academy Live https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy We are accepting donations to offer scholorships to the Summit https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate International BRN Summit https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/ Find out more at https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co

Trauma, whether connected to early childhood, an event as an adult or to social oppression, changes our nervous system, our physiological responses to life and impacts our self image, relational capacities, perception and self regulatory abilities. It is, in my view, a core underlying cause for the arising of addiction patterns. Looking through the trauma lense, addiction could be viewed as a means of regulating the underlying pervasive dis-regulation associated with addiction. Therefore “recovery” involves “recovering” or more likely developing self regulatory capacities. What we learn in Meditation is that where we direct or attention has a profound impact on the way we feel. In this session I’ll give an overview of trauma and how it functions and offer a few simple attention based or reflective exercises that support regulation of the nervous system. Trauma, self regulatory capacities are lost or never developed. And it is, in my view one of the core causal factors in addiction Often people with a history of trauma will have extra challenges that require additional tools and a different framework for how to think about what it means to be present without overwhelm. <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BRN Academy Live</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We are accepting donations to offer scholorships to the Summit</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International BRN Summit</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/</a> Find out more at <a href="https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co</a>

#21 – Trauma, Addiction & Self-Regulation

Offer Dana &amp; Support BRN https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate As soon as we’re born we’re faced with what life throws at us and we develop ways of coping that may or may not be beneficial. We’re also bombarded with messages from family, friends, school and society at large about who we are and what we should or shouldn’t be. These habits and messages become embedded and we may not even be aware of them, but they influence us on a daily basis. This is what the Buddha means when he talks about our conditioning. This conditioning can harden into the unwise stories we believe; craving and addiction are a destructive way of handling these beliefs. In order to move towards freedom we have to wake up to our conditioning and disentangle it. Slowing down the mind and taking a step back to see the impersonal nature of the mind and developing a deep intimacy with our experience is how we move toward letting go of the craving and addiction. This talk will offer ways to examine our stories and the baggage we carry with us and investigate how to let them go in order to live a more liberated life.

<a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Offer Dana &amp; Support BRN</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> As soon as we’re born we’re faced with what life throws at us and we develop ways of coping that may or may not be beneficial. We’re also bombarded with messages from family, friends, school and society at large about who we are and what we should or shouldn’t be. These habits and messages become embedded and we may not even be aware of them, but they influence us on a daily basis. This is what the Buddha means when he talks about our conditioning. This conditioning can harden into the unwise stories we believe; craving and addiction are a destructive way of handling these beliefs. In order to move towards freedom we have to wake up to our conditioning and disentangle it. Slowing down the mind and taking a step back to see the impersonal nature of the mind and developing a deep intimacy with our experience is how we move toward letting go of the craving and addiction. This talk will offer ways to examine our stories and the baggage we carry with us and investigate how to let them go in order to live a more liberated life.

#10 – Letting Go of Our Stories

Kevin Griffin

From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit in Lacey WA September 6th 2019. Intention, Mindfulness &amp; The 12 Steps ft Kevin Griffin BRN Academy Live https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy Dana/Donation https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate Buddhist Recovery Network https://www.BuddhistRecovery.org/ Buddhist Recovery Network Facebook Find out more at https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co

From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit in Lacey WA September 6th 2019. Intention, Mindfulness &amp; The 12 Steps ft Kevin Griffin <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BRN Academy Live</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dana/Donation</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buddhist Recovery Network</a> <a href="https://www.BuddhistRecovery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.BuddhistRecovery.org/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/BuddhistRecoveryNetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buddhist Recovery Network Facebook</a> Find out more at <a href="https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co</a>

#34 – Intention, Mindfulness & The 12 Steps ft Kevin Griffin

Gary Sanders and Vimalasara speak about Gary's choice to leave Against the Stream and Refuge Recovery, using Hallucinogens in addiction recovery &amp; the importance of the Brahma Viharas. We are accepting donations to offer scholarships to the Buddhist Recovery Summit https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate Buddhist Recovery Daylong Olympia WA https://waking-up.eventbrite.com Find out more at https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co

Gary Sanders and Vimalasara speak about Gary's choice to leave Against the Stream and Refuge Recovery, using Hallucinogens in addiction recovery &amp; the importance of the Brahma Viharas. <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We are accepting donations to offer scholarships to the Buddhist Recovery Summit</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> <a href="https://waking-up.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buddhist Recovery Daylong Olympia WA</a> <a href="https://waking-up.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://waking-up.eventbrite.com</a> Find out more at <a href="https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co</a>

#25 – Leaving Against the Stream, Hallucinogens & the Brahma Viharas

There is a correlation between our inner state of being and our outer circumstances. By noticing our inner sensations and thoughts, tracking them to witness their changes, we make the unconscious conscious and can hold the inner and the outer experiences in an attitude of expanded focus. Observing our own continuously evolving experience centers us in reality and allows us to nourish whatever arises with less fear and more love. Developing an increased capacity for resiliency allows for a shift in perception toward a more loving state of being in which to create our reality. In this webinar we will discover our own organic wisdom to notice patterns, track changes and transform limited perceptions. Rather than a constant search for that elusive something out there, we turn attention within to feel for what wants to emerge. Noticing thoughts, stories and sensations and tracking them to observe positive changes as they happen can shift our perception, and create greater clarity and meaning in life. http://www.vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/programs/retreats/ Holiday RD Event in WA: https://intersanghaholiday.eventbrite.com, https://www.facebook.com/events/382608125948545/ BRN Academy Live https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy Dana/Donation https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate Buddhist Recovery Network https://www.BuddhistRecovery.org/ Buddhist Recovery Network Facebook Find out more at https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co

There is a correlation between our inner state of being and our outer circumstances. By noticing our inner sensations and thoughts, tracking them to witness their changes, we make the unconscious conscious and can hold the inner and the outer experiences in an attitude of expanded focus. Observing our own continuously evolving experience centers us in reality and allows us to nourish whatever arises with less fear and more love. Developing an increased capacity for resiliency allows for a shift in perception toward a more loving state of being in which to create our reality. In this webinar we will discover our own organic wisdom to notice patterns, track changes and transform limited perceptions. Rather than a constant search for that elusive something out there, we turn attention within to feel for what wants to emerge. Noticing thoughts, stories and sensations and tracking them to observe positive changes as they happen can shift our perception, and create greater clarity and meaning in life. <a href="http://www.vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/programs/retreats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/programs/retreats/</a> Holiday RD Event in WA: <a href="https://intersanghaholiday.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://intersanghaholiday.eventbrite.com</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/382608125948545/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/382608125948545/</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BRN Academy Live</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dana/Donation</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buddhist Recovery Network</a> <a href="https://www.BuddhistRecovery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.BuddhistRecovery.org/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/BuddhistRecoveryNetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buddhist Recovery Network Facebook</a> Find out more at <a href="https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co</a>

#31 – Shifting Perception

From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit in Lacey WA September 6th 2019. BRN Academy Live https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy Dana/Donation https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate Buddhist Recovery Network https://www.BuddhistRecovery.org/ Buddhist Recovery Network Facebook https://www.5th-precept.org/Fifth-Precept-Sangha-Meeting-Format.pdf Find out more at https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co

From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit in Lacey WA September 6th 2019. <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BRN Academy Live</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dana/Donation</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buddhist Recovery Network</a> <a href="https://www.BuddhistRecovery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.BuddhistRecovery.org/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/BuddhistRecoveryNetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buddhist Recovery Network Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.5th-precept.org/Fifth-Precept-Sangha-Meeting-Format.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.5th-precept.org/Fifth-Precept-Sangha-Meeting-Format.pdf</a> Find out more at <a href="https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co</a>

#32 – Addiction & the Hell Realm

Living an Authentic Life A life free from craving, addictions and compulsions isn’t just about avoiding intoxicants, it invites the opportunity to live a full and authentic life with creativity and joy.  This isn’t just a possibility.  Research suggests that although people in recovery from substance misuse often suffer more in the first year, in the longer term they are on average happier than the general population.  Could this be because recovery demands effort, self-reflection and a willingness to change?   We will explore how we can use these qualities on the Buddha’s path as a self-study and training programme that shines a light on the mistakes we make so that we can give them up and live life on life’s terms.  Living an authentic life, in harmony with the Dharma is a life of peace and joy. Please join me as we explore this together.  BRN Academy Live https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy We are accepting donations to offer scholorships to the Summit https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate International BRN Summit https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/ Recovery Dharma Information &amp; Book https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dlCPMtSNOk6ttGhY_9QIOitdB8cV1HVXygwPD6tJemY/edit?usp=sharing Find out more at https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co

Living an Authentic Life A life free from craving, addictions and compulsions isn’t just about avoiding intoxicants, it invites the opportunity to live a full and authentic life with creativity and joy. This isn’t just a possibility. Research suggests that although people in recovery from substance misuse often suffer more in the first year, in the longer term they are on average happier than the general population. Could this be because recovery demands effort, self-reflection and a willingness to change? We will explore how we can use these qualities on the Buddha’s path as a self-study and training programme that shines a light on the mistakes we make so that we can give them up and live life on life’s terms. Living an authentic life, in harmony with the Dharma is a life of peace and joy. Please join me as we explore this together. <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BRN Academy Live</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We are accepting donations to offer scholorships to the Summit</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International BRN Summit</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/</a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dlCPMtSNOk6ttGhY_9QIOitdB8cV1HVXygwPD6tJemY/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recovery Dharma Information &amp; Book</a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dlCPMtSNOk6ttGhY_9QIOitdB8cV1HVXygwPD6tJemY/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dlCPMtSNOk6ttGhY_9QIOitdB8cV1HVXygwPD6tJemY/edit?usp=sharing</a> Find out more at <a href="https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co</a>

#22 – Living an Authentic Life

A Conversation with Vimalasara &amp; Deborah Grace on interracial adoption, sex &amp; love addiction and more... Part one of a 3 part series giving a sneak peak into what to expect at the upcoming Buddhist Recovery Summit. Register at BuddhistRecoverySummit.org Offer Dana &amp; Support BRN https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate International BRN Summit https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/ BRN Academy Live https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy

A Conversation with Vimalasara &amp; Deborah Grace on interracial adoption, sex &amp; love addiction and more... Part one of a 3 part series giving a sneak peak into what to expect at the upcoming Buddhist Recovery Summit. Register at <a href="http://BuddhistRecoverySummit.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BuddhistRecoverySummit.org</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Offer Dana &amp; Support BRN</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International BRN Summit</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BRN Academy Live</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy</a>

#15 – Sex & Love Addiction Part 1; Buddhist Recovery Summit 2019 Presents

Support BRN https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate In a time of great conflict and contention in our society, it’s helpful to look to the Buddhist teachings on loving-kindness for guidance. In this evening talk, Kevin will introduce the themes of his latest project, how to live with wisdom and open-heartedness in the world. Drawing from several early suttas he will talk about the challenges of living in harmony, free from ill-will and the suffering of attachment.

<a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support BRN</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> In a time of great conflict and contention in our society, it’s helpful to look to the Buddhist teachings on loving-kindness for guidance. In this evening talk, Kevin will introduce the themes of his latest project, how to live with wisdom and open-heartedness in the world. Drawing from several early suttas he will talk about the challenges of living in harmony, free from ill-will and the suffering of attachment.

#9 – Living Kindness

Offer Dana &amp; Support BRN https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate International BRN Summit https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/ BRN Academy Live https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy

<a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Offer Dana &amp; Support BRN</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International BRN Summit</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BRN Academy Live</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy</a>

#11 – Why Meditate ft Vimalasara

Joan has had personal experience with alcohol addiction, a fingerbiting compulsion (classified as an impulse-control disorder), compulsive thinking, and depression. She does not believe there is one recovery model that fits everyone, and she encourages people to find what works for them. What she offers is an approach rooted in open awareness – giving nonjudgmental attention to the whole happening that we call ‘addiction’ or ‘compulsion’ or ‘depression,’ without trying to change it, but simply shedding light on it. She also stresses the liberating recognition that both our apparent imperfections and the stormy weather in life are often essential to evolutionary growth and transformation, and that the light and the dark go together and cannot be pulled apart. Joan does not consider herself a Buddhist and does not belong to any tradition, but she has spent time with a number of Buddhist teachers, including Charlotte Joko Beck, Steve Hagen, Anam Thubten and Mel Weitsman, and her main teacher, Toni Packer, was a former Zen teacher who left the tradition behind to work in a more open way. We are accepting donations to offer scholarships to the Buddhist Recovery Summit https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate International BRN Summit https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/ Joan Tollifson https://www.joantollifson.com/home.html Find out more at https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co

Joan has had personal experience with alcohol addiction, a fingerbiting compulsion (classified as an impulse-control disorder), compulsive thinking, and depression. She does not believe there is one recovery model that fits everyone, and she encourages people to find what works for them. What she offers is an approach rooted in open awareness – giving nonjudgmental attention to the whole happening that we call ‘addiction’ or ‘compulsion’ or ‘depression,’ without trying to change it, but simply shedding light on it. She also stresses the liberating recognition that both our apparent imperfections and the stormy weather in life are often essential to evolutionary growth and transformation, and that the light and the dark go together and cannot be pulled apart. Joan does not consider herself a Buddhist and does not belong to any tradition, but she has spent time with a number of Buddhist teachers, including Charlotte Joko Beck, Steve Hagen, Anam Thubten and Mel Weitsman, and her main teacher, Toni Packer, was a former Zen teacher who left the tradition behind to work in a more open way. <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We are accepting donations to offer scholarships to the Buddhist Recovery Summit</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International BRN Summit</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/</a> <a href="https://www.joantollifson.com/home.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joan Tollifson</a> <a href="https://www.joantollifson.com/home.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.joantollifson.com/home.html</a> Find out more at <a href="https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co</a>

#24 – Awareness Is the Key

Support BRN https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate Regional Buddhsit Recovery Summit in Oakland CA @ Eastbay Meditation Center. Jean Tuller, Kevin Griffin, Vimalasara, Stephen Teirney, Agusta Hopkins, Carol EBMC discuss what the World needs in the midst of the current addiction crisis.

<a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support BRN</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> Regional Buddhsit Recovery Summit in Oakland CA @ Eastbay Meditation Center. Jean Tuller, Kevin Griffin, Vimalasara, Stephen Teirney, Agusta Hopkins, Carol EBMC discuss what the World needs in the midst of the current addiction crisis.

#4 – Regional Buddhist Recovery Summit pt. 2

From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit in Lacey WA September 6th 2019. Craving, the Sutta's &amp; Addiction http://www.vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/programs/retreats/ https://mtadamszen.org/event/oct-sober-fest/ Holiday RD Event in WA: https://intersanghaholiday.eventbrite.com, https://www.facebook.com/events/382608125948545/ BRN Academy Live https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy Dana/Donation https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate Buddhist Recovery Network https://www.BuddhistRecovery.org/ Buddhist Recovery Network Facebook https://www.5th-precept.org/Fifth-Precept-Sangha-Meeting-Format.pdf Find out more at https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co

From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit in Lacey WA September 6th 2019. Craving, the Sutta's &amp; Addiction <a href="http://www.vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/programs/retreats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/programs/retreats/</a> <a href="https://mtadamszen.org/event/oct-sober-fest/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mtadamszen.org/event/oct-sober-fest/</a> Holiday RD Event in WA: <a href="https://intersanghaholiday.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://intersanghaholiday.eventbrite.com</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/382608125948545/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/382608125948545/</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BRN Academy Live</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dana/Donation</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buddhist Recovery Network</a> <a href="https://www.BuddhistRecovery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.BuddhistRecovery.org/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/BuddhistRecoveryNetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buddhist Recovery Network Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.5th-precept.org/Fifth-Precept-Sangha-Meeting-Format.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.5th-precept.org/Fifth-Precept-Sangha-Meeting-Format.pdf</a> Find out more at <a href="https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co</a>

#30 – Craving, the Sutta's & Addiction

From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit in Lacey WA September 6th 2019. Tabboo Addictions: Sex, Porn, Love, Eating Disorders and Screens. http://www.vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/programs/retreats/ https://mtadamszen.org/event/oct-sober-fest/ Holiday RD Event in WA: https://intersanghaholiday.eventbrite.com, https://www.facebook.com/events/382608125948545/ BRN Academy Live https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy Dana/Donation https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate Buddhist Recovery Network https://www.BuddhistRecovery.org/ Buddhist Recovery Network Facebook Find out more at https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co

From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit in Lacey WA September 6th 2019. Tabboo Addictions: Sex, Porn, Love, Eating Disorders and Screens. <a href="http://www.vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/programs/retreats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/programs/retreats/</a> <a href="https://mtadamszen.org/event/oct-sober-fest/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mtadamszen.org/event/oct-sober-fest/</a> Holiday RD Event in WA: <a href="https://intersanghaholiday.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://intersanghaholiday.eventbrite.com</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/382608125948545/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/382608125948545/</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BRN Academy Live</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dana/Donation</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buddhist Recovery Network</a> <a href="https://www.BuddhistRecovery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.BuddhistRecovery.org/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/BuddhistRecoveryNetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buddhist Recovery Network Facebook</a> Find out more at <a href="https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co</a>

#29 – Taboo Addictions: Sex, Love & Eating Disorders

Steven Tierney

Suffering and Happiness – Both are Present, Embrace Them “Living Happily with things as they are (Drishta dharma sukha viharin) encourages an ancient Buddhist teaching. Those of us who have lived with addiction, struggled with recovery and found our common bonds: trauma and toxic shame, may find that teaching simplistic or even dismissive.As Buddhists, we know that suffering is part of life. We accept that. Then, right in the center of the Big Book of alcoholics anonymous (p 132) is a wonderful sentence: “We absolutely insist on enjoying life... we are not a glum lot”!How do we create a life that includes both suffering and happiness? Letting go!Gil Fronsdal writes: “Renunciation is one of the most beneficial, empowering, and freeing practices of Buddhism. As its purpose is to heighten the best qualities of our hearts and minds, renunciation is not meant to diminish our lives but rather to enhance them. Abstaining from intoxicating drinks and drugs—the fifth ethical precept—is an important Buddhist practice.So, we welcome suffering and delusion when they arise, we notice them, but we do not cling. We let them go and we acknowledge that happiness is also present.Not one, not two.” Offer Dana &amp; Support BRN https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate International BRN Summit https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/ BRN Academy Live https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy

Suffering and Happiness – Both are Present, Embrace Them “Living Happily with things as they are (Drishta dharma sukha viharin) encourages an ancient Buddhist teaching. Those of us who have lived with addiction, struggled with recovery and found our common bonds: trauma and toxic shame, may find that teaching simplistic or even dismissive. As Buddhists, we know that suffering is part of life. We accept that. Then, right in the center of the Big Book of alcoholics anonymous (p 132) is a wonderful sentence: “We absolutely insist on enjoying life... we are not a glum lot”! How do we create a life that includes both suffering and happiness? Letting go! Gil Fronsdal writes: “Renunciation is one of the most beneficial, empowering, and freeing practices of Buddhism. As its purpose is to heighten the best qualities of our hearts and minds, renunciation is not meant to diminish our lives but rather to enhance them. Abstaining from intoxicating drinks and drugs—the fifth ethical precept—is an important Buddhist practice. So, we welcome suffering and delusion when they arise, we notice them, but we do not cling. We let them go and we acknowledge that happiness is also present. Not one, not two.” <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Offer Dana &amp; Support BRN</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International BRN Summit</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BRN Academy Live</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy</a>

#14 – Suffering and Happiness – Both are Present, Embrace Them ft. Steven Tierney, Ed.D.

Support BRN https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate The Pearl in Sorrows Hand I have recently been considering the nature of 'Dukkha' or 'suffering' or 'stress' in a Buddhist context, particularly how it plays itself out in my life. One ancient talk goes along the lines... "Now what, friends, is the noble truth of stress? Birth is stressful, illness is stressful, aging is stressful, death is stressful..." Birth, sickness, old-age and death are all unavoidable... and undeniably stressful. I visited one of my favourite aunts in Cork last month. She has advanced dementia, so she doesn't know who anyone is, and she must have all of her personal care provided for her. She was being cared for by her 82-year old husband and surrounded and supported by a large loving family taking care of her every need. It was inspiring to see her held in so much love. But it was equally sad to see a once vibrant wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and good friend as a mere shadow - almost unrecognisable - of her former ‘self’. The truth of 'birth, sickness, old-age and death' is the usual description of universal suffering given by the Buddha, and I sometimes forget that the full definition of Dukkha is more than that, quite literally, the complete explanation goes... "Now what, friends, is the noble truth of stress? Birth is stressful, aging is stressful, death is stressful; sorrow, lamentation, pain, distress, &amp; despair are stressful; association with the unbeloved is stressful; separation from the loved is stressful; not getting what is wanted is stressful..." So, sorrow, lamentation, pain, distress, &amp; despair are stressful... again these are not really avoidable. To be human is to experience physical and emotional discomforts. But can I experience these without becoming overwhelmed by them? I suppose that is the practice. "Association with the unbeloved is stressful; separation from the loved is stressful; not getting what is wanted is stressful..." Daily life is inconstant, unpredictable, uncertain, it is woven together with impermanence. I cannot control what I get and what I don't get, but - whether I like it or not - this is my life. To argue with impermanence and uncertainty is to argue with the inarguable. I have a recurring theme in my head lately. The closing verses from the long version of Rumi's poem 'The Guest House'... "And if the pearl is not in sorrow's hand, let it go and still be pleased. Increase your sweet practice. Your practice will benefit you at another time; someday your need will be suddenly fulfilled." So, maybe, that's what we all have to do... increase our sweet practice... and then, I hope friends, that someday all of our genuine needs will be suddenly fulfilled.

<a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support BRN</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> The Pearl in Sorrows Hand I have recently been considering the nature of 'Dukkha' or 'suffering' or 'stress' in a Buddhist context, particularly how it plays itself out in my life. One ancient talk goes along the lines... "Now what, friends, is the noble truth of stress? Birth is stressful, illness is stressful, aging is stressful, death is stressful..." Birth, sickness, old-age and death are all unavoidable... and undeniably stressful. I visited one of my favourite aunts in Cork last month. She has advanced dementia, so she doesn't know who anyone is, and she must have all of her personal care provided for her. She was being cared for by her 82-year old husband and surrounded and supported by a large loving family taking care of her every need. It was inspiring to see her held in so much love. But it was equally sad to see a once vibrant wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and good friend as a mere shadow - almost unrecognisable - of her former ‘self’. The truth of 'birth, sickness, old-age and death' is the usual description of universal suffering given by the Buddha, and I sometimes forget that the full definition of Dukkha is more than that, quite literally, the complete explanation goes... "Now what, friends, is the noble truth of stress? Birth is stressful, aging is stressful, death is stressful; sorrow, lamentation, pain, distress, &amp; despair are stressful; association with the unbeloved is stressful; separation from the loved is stressful; not getting what is wanted is stressful..." So, sorrow, lamentation, pain, distress, &amp; despair are stressful... again these are not really avoidable. To be human is to experience physical and emotional discomforts. But can I experience these without becoming overwhelmed by them? I suppose that is the practice. "Association with the unbeloved is stressful; separation from the loved is stressful; not getting what is wanted is stressful..." Daily life is inconstant, unpredictable, uncertain, it is woven together with impermanence. I cannot control what I get and what I don't get, but - whether I like it or not - this is my life. To argue with impermanence and uncertainty is to argue with the inarguable. I have a recurring theme in my head lately. The closing verses from the long version of Rumi's poem 'The Guest House'... "And if the pearl is not in sorrow's hand, let it go and still be pleased. Increase your sweet practice. Your practice will benefit you at another time; someday your need will be suddenly fulfilled." So, maybe, that's what we all have to do... increase our sweet practice... and then, I hope friends, that someday all of our genuine needs will be suddenly fulfilled.

#5 – The Pearl in Sorrows Hand

Support BRN https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate Recovery and gratitude seem to go hand in hand. In the heat of our addictions, whether substance or process, we all tend to really focus on the hardships of our lives, our trials and tribulations and get stuck in the old comparison game, comparing our insides to others outsides, a line heard frequently in 12 step meetings. That's probably a big reason why we drink, use or act out. We get stuck in the unhealthy mental loop of "poor me", "why me" or "what's wrong with me"...those "Greatest Hits of Addiction", right? We start to believe those stories, we start to program these minds to constantly get hyper-focused on the difficult and painful. And we suffer.So, with this practice of gratitude, we can begin to rewire the mind to appreciate what is good and true and wholesome. This isn't a make-believe practice. As the internet meme says "there's ALWAYS something to be grateful for". Let's dive into this more, practice with it and find some freedom.

<a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support BRN</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> Recovery and gratitude seem to go hand in hand. In the heat of our addictions, whether substance or process, we all tend to really focus on the hardships of our lives, our trials and tribulations and get stuck in the old comparison game, comparing our insides to others outsides, a line heard frequently in 12 step meetings. That's probably a big reason why we drink, use or act out. We get stuck in the unhealthy mental loop of "poor me", "why me" or "what's wrong with me"...those "Greatest Hits of Addiction", right? We start to believe those stories, we start to program these minds to constantly get hyper-focused on the difficult and painful. And we suffer. So, with this practice of gratitude, we can begin to rewire the mind to appreciate what is good and true and wholesome. This isn't a make-believe practice. As the internet meme says "there's ALWAYS something to be grateful for". Let's dive into this more, practice with it and find some freedom.

#7 – Gratitude Turns What You Have Into Enough and More

Color

Support BRN https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate Exploring one of the seminal text in the Buddhist teachings -‘ Non-Self’. Paraphrasing the late Pat Parker – she once wrote ‘first you remember I’m a person of color and second you forget I’m a person of color’. What would it be like to be free from all our labels and not attached to the identities we give ourselves and identities forced upon us? Join senior teachers Shahara Godfrey  – Vimalasara (Valerie) Mason-John for a day of meditation, dharma talks and compassionate inquiry.

<a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support BRN</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> Exploring one of the seminal text in the Buddhist teachings -‘ Non-Self’. Paraphrasing the late Pat Parker – she once wrote ‘first you remember I’m a person of color and second you forget I’m a person of color’. What would it be like to be free from all our labels and not attached to the identities we give ourselves and identities forced upon us? Join senior teachers Shahara Godfrey – Vimalasara (Valerie) Mason-John for a day of meditation, dharma talks and compassionate inquiry.

#6 – What’s Race, Gender, Skin Color, Sexuality got to do with Non Self?

A Conversation with Kevin Griffin &amp; Vimalasara on Kevins books, Buddhist Sutta's and more... Listen for a sneak peak into what to expect at the upcoming Buddhist Recovery Summit. Register at BuddhistRecoverySummit.org Check out Kevin's Website http://www.kevingriffin.net/ Offer Dana &amp; Support BRN https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate International BRN Summit https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/ BRN Academy Live https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy Find out more at https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co

A Conversation with Kevin Griffin &amp; Vimalasara on Kevins books, Buddhist Sutta's and more... Listen for a sneak peak into what to expect at the upcoming Buddhist Recovery Summit. Register at <a href="http://BuddhistRecoverySummit.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BuddhistRecoverySummit.org</a> <a href="http://www.kevingriffin.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out Kevin's Website</a> <a href="http://www.kevingriffin.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.kevingriffin.net/</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Offer Dana &amp; Support BRN</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International BRN Summit</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BRN Academy Live</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy</a> Find out more at <a href="https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co</a>

#18 – A Conversation w/ Vimalasara & Kevin Griffin; Buddhist Recovery Summit 2019 Presents

A Conversation with Kevin Griffin &amp; Vimalasara on the Buddhist Sutta's and more... Listen for a sneak peak into what to expect at the upcoming Buddhist Recovery Summit. Register at BuddhistRecoverySummit.org Check out Kevin's Website http://www.kevingriffin.net/ We are accepting donations to offer scholorships to the Summit https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate International BRN Summit https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/ BRN Academy Live https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy Find out more at https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co

A Conversation with Kevin Griffin &amp; Vimalasara on the Buddhist Sutta's and more... Listen for a sneak peak into what to expect at the upcoming Buddhist Recovery Summit. Register at <a href="http://BuddhistRecoverySummit.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BuddhistRecoverySummit.org</a> <a href="http://www.kevingriffin.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out Kevin's Website</a> <a href="http://www.kevingriffin.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.kevingriffin.net/</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We are accepting donations to offer scholorships to the Summit</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International BRN Summit</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecoverysummit.org/</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BRN Academy Live</a> <a href="https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy</a> Find out more at <a href="https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brn-podcast.pinecast.co</a>

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