Buddhism & The Twelve Steps

Although the twelve-Steps began with Alcoholics Anonymous, today there are dozens of twelve-step programs addressing every form of addiction imaginable.   One trait all of these programs share is a focus on spirituality.  While no one dogma is advocated, a regular practice of prayer and meditation is encouraged.

In The Twelve Step Buddhist, Darren Littlejohn explores the relationship between each steps and modern Buddhism while providing a model for recovering addicts who want to take a Eastern approach to their twelve-step recovery. 

In this interview Darren shares some insights as to how a recovering person might benefit from the teaching and practice of Buddhism in conjunction with their twelve-step work.

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Resources
Darren Littlejohn’s Website

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