Buddhist Recovery Network

The Buddhist Recovery Network promotes the use of Buddhist teachings and practices to help people recover from the suffering caused by addictive behaviors and is open to people of all backgrounds, and respectful of all recovery paths.

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Whether you’re new to recovery, new to Buddhist-inspired approaches, or simply exploring what’s out there — we’re glad you’re here.

You can also use our site-wide search to explore events, teachings, book reviews, and more.

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Events

There are no upcoming events.
Jan
10
Eight Step Recovery BIPOC meeting
8 Step Recovery Meeting for Black Indigenous People of Color and Black Asian Minority Ethnic https:/...
Jan
13
Kevin Griffin – Zoom Classes
One hour Zoom classes, Tuesdays at 10am Pacific Time. Fridays at 5pm Pacific are now community cla...
Jan
15
Insight Recovery Sangha
The Insight Recovery Sangha will meet monthly on Zoom and is for anyone (self-identified) who is wor...

    Buddhist Recovery Academy

    Proudly Presents  

    Topic of the teaching:
    February BRN Academy with Ryuko Laura Burges
    February 1st @ 10am PST in Zoom

BRN Diversity Statement

Buddhist Recovery Network honors the Asian cultures that have been home to Buddhism for centuries and from which the dharma is inextricable. We are committed  to honoring  all Buddhist traditions and are committed to understanding the history of race, religion, and class in order to be part of a collective healing and liberation for our members who may have experienced these harms.
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BRN Podcasts

  • Wisdom and Recovery: Walt Opie’s Transformative Path

    In this episode of the Buddhist Recovery Network podcast, host Beth Herzig speaks with Walt Opie, the board president of the Buddhist Recovery Network. Walt shares his journey through recovery, his introduction to Buddhism and meditation, and his experiences teaching in prisons. The conversation explores the intersection of Buddhist teachings and recovery, the importance of…
  • “I have felt safe and seen in the Buddhist Recovery Network meetings and I have learned a lot about how Buddhism can support my journey in recovery. The teachings and meditations I have learned since becoming involved with BRN have been very helpful for me”
    “Emma” from Florida

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