Interview With a Teacher - Valerie Mason-John
by Kevin Griffin A recovery workbook for individuals and groups available at https://www.createspace.com/4580491 In June 2013, we had the privilege of hosting Kevin Griffin for an evening Dharma talk and a daylong meditation workshop at a beautiful temple here in Woodinville, WA. It was a great success for our organization and the participants raved about their […]
By Debra Greenfield – What makes a Buddhist Recovery meeting different from other recovery meetings? The first difference is that we begin all meetings by practicing Buddhist mindfulness meditation together. The amount of instruction will vary with each meeting, depending on the meditation background and credentials of the calendar. For peer facilitated groups, audio CDs of […]
By Kobai Scott Whitney – When people say they’re into Buddhist practice, they usually mean that they’re meditating, or trying to. But that’s not what I mean when I ask how someone’s practice is going. The Euro-American emphasis on meditation (bhavanā) above the other two elements of practice‚ ethical conduct (sila) and generosity (dāna)‚ has given our western Buddhism its distinctive, […]
By Anastasia Stephens – Awareness techniques can not only help to free addictive patterns – but in some places have been developed as interventions in their own right. Anastasia Stephens outlines the latest developments and gives practical tips on meditation and psychotherapy, which can be speedily put into practice. INTRODUCTION Addiction recovery is looking to […]
