Readings and meditations from sacred Buddhist masters. Discussion of methods, techniques and essential principles of Buddhist recovery.
Now we're integrating the next level. Are you ready to drop into the deep work? The correct answer is yes!
Based on the groundbreaking new book, Compassionate Recovery: Mindful Healing for Trauma and Addictions (2022 Rainbow Light Media).
AA deals with the cunning, baffling and powerful nature of addictions.
Here, we go down to the roots, with ACEs, Western neuropsychology, and the application of scientifically tested training methods that are based on the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhist, Yoga other systems.
Learn to practice easy to follow methods, with powerful effects. Enhance and strengthen your emotional stability in recovery. Discover self-compassion, the wisdom of generosity and more.
For a foundation in Buddhist recovery and Dharma recovery, read The 12-Step Buddhist 10-Year Anniversary Edition (2018 Atria\Beyond Words) anywhere books are sold.
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The First Noble Truth (Life is suffering) and The Two Truths (Relative and absolute). How can we really practice this within our own life circumstances without bypassing how it really is?
Answering email from readers and listeners on the path. Can I be Buddhist and still be true to the 12-Step program? Photo credit: Scott Diamon, Tenerife Island, Spain
Spiritual Bypassing defined and discussed in and out of the context of recovery. From the book, Spiritual Bypassing by Robert Augustus Masters Ph.d....
New definitions of addiction, discussion of trauma and its role in addiction, The Funnel and places to connect online. The book I read from at the beginning is The Science of Addiction: From Neurobiology to Treatment
Larry Christensen, Ph.D. on Zen, psychotherapy and recovery. Larry spoke at the 12-Step Buddhist Group in Portland, OR on June 28th, 2010 Thanks to Clay Giberson for the podcast music.
Darren Littlejohn interviews author and yoga teacher Darren Main of San Francisco. Topics include how to use yoga as part of recovery, ethical considerations, the "guru complex" and integration. Thanks to Clay Giberson for the 12-Step Buddhist podcast theme.
Interview with Don Goewey, author of Mystic Cool. We discuss neuroplasticity, mirror neurons and some methods for bringing our brains out of stress/fear mode into rebuilding healthy modes.
Episode 010 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Protection Boundary Meditation, Creating the Fellowship You Crave Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.com Format: 128kbps MP3 Time: 24:28 Highlights: Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro Meditation from The Dark Red Amulet, 2009 Snow Lion, Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche, Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche Upcoming retreat at Breitenbush Hot Springs Jan. 8-10th, 2010 Webcasts Beginning 10-21-09 4pm PST and by appointment...
Episode 009 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Vajrasattva - a Purification Meditation Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.com Format: 128kbps MP3 Time: 23:07 Highlights: Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro Meditation from A Guide to the Deities of the Tantra (Meeting the Buddhas) ">A Guide to the Deities of the Tantra by Vessantara Upcoming retreat at Breitenbush Hot Springs Jan. 8-10th, 2010 Webcasts, Workshops, Study Groups...
Episode 008 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Addiction and Acupuncture w/Jane Burch-Pesses, L.Ac. Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.com Format: 128kbps MP3 Time: 27:55 Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro Discussion of the principles and methods of acupuncture as they apply to a comprehensive treatment approach for addiction...
Episode 007 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast - the King of Prayers Applied to Recovery Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.com Format: 128kbps MP3 Time: 29:31 Highlights: Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro Recitation of the Extraordinary Aspiration of the Practice of Samantabhadra - the King of Prayers Advice for applying this sutra in daily practice as a recovering addict Some criticism of 12-Step fundamentalism...
Episode 006 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Sex Addiction is a Brain Disease - Interview with Dr. Sarah Ullman Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.com Format: 128kbps MP3 Time: 44:31 Highlights: Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro Ask the 12-Step Buddhist - audience question: from a listener, "I'm a Buddhist and a sex addict, what can I do?" Answer: An interview with Sarah Ullman, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Neuropsychology http://drsarahullman.com http://thesexaddictedbrain.com ...
Format: 160kbps MP3Time: 34:24Highlights: OM AH HUM Purification Meditation by Lama YesheThanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show introAsk the 12-Step Buddhist - audience questions on self-esteem and god.Yantra Yoga Book Tour
Episode 004 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Meditation on Death Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.com Format: 160kbps MP3 Time: 30:22 Highlights: Tibetan Buddhist Death Dissolution Meditation Discussion with Donn C. on his experience with the meditation in light of the recent death of his father Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro
Episode 003 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: My best thinking got me here? Longchenpa, emptiness and the third step. Format: 160kbps MP3 Time: 33:40 Highlights: Analytical Meditation: Longchenpa, The Way of Abiding, Emptiness and Step Three. Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro Finding a spiritual teacher Avoiding fundamentalists and fundamentalism. Website features: Stats, new features, Web 3.0 tools Ask the 12-Step Buddhist - audience question: How do I become a (12-Step) Bud...
Episode 002 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: 5 Min. Meditation of the Rock, Who is An Addict? Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.com Format: 160kbps MP3 Time: 32:11 Highlights: Five Minute Meditation: of the rock Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro Darren's background 10-0-10 Definition of addiction, abstinence in different programs Website features: How Many Buddhas? Ask the 12-Step Buddhist - audience question: How to do 12-Step recovery as an agnostic in a mostly Christian t...
Episode 001 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Introduction Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.com Highlights: Meditation: Being present to our condition as addicts. About the book - pre-order price guarantee on Amazon. About the podcast - what to expect in future episodes. Podcast musical intro by pianist Clay Giberson Discussion of the new website features. New Blog: "Getting Naked with the Guru." Ask the 12-Step Buddhist - audience comments and questions. How to practice as a 12-Step Buddhist....