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.

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Events

Oct
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BRN 2026 Summit – Radical Kindness in the Face of Addiction
Buddhist Recovery Summit 2026 Radical Kindness in the Face of Addiction October 2–4, 2026 • Oakl...
Oct
2
BRN 2026 Summit – Radical Kindness in the Face of Addiction
Buddhist Recovery Summit 2026 Radical Kindness in the Face of Addiction October 2–4, 2026 • Oakl...
Oct
6
Kevin Griffin – Zoom Classes
One hour Zoom classes, Tuesdays at 10am Pacific Time. Fridays at 5pm Pacific are now community cla...
Oct
10
Eight Step Recovery BIPOC meeting
8 Step Recovery Meeting for Black Indigenous People of Color and Black Asian Minority Ethnic https:/...

    Buddhist Recovery Academy

    Proudly Presents  Joe Clements

    Topic of the teaching:
    BRN October Academy with Joe Clements
    October 11th @ 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

  • BRN #78 Paula Snow ❖ Off the Grid, Into Recovery

    What happens when nature becomes part of our recovery practice? In this episode of the Buddhist Recovery Network Podcast, Beth speaks with Paula Snow, Program Director of Off-Grid Retreats, about recovery, Buddhist practice, community, and the healing possibilities of spending intentional time in nature. Paula shares how meditation and recovery have shaped her life and…

  • BRN #77 Julia M. Hayes ❖ The Sacred Pause: Healthy Boundaries, Wise Effort & Radical Kindness

    ABOUT JULIA M. HAYES Julia Hayes is an author, storyteller, teacher, and self-described ember keeper whose work centers on spiritual empowerment through mindfulness, creativity, and community. A Buddhist practitioner for more than 30 years, Julia draws from Buddhist teachings, Celtic mysticism, ancient stories, and personal experience. She has been involved in Buddhist-inspired recovery for nearly…

  • 75: Healing Through Connection: Chris Warner’s Journey

    ⚠️Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicidal ideation In this episode of the BRN podcast, host Beth Herzig speaks with Chris Warner, a therapist and board member of the Buddhist Recovery Network. Chris shares her personal journey of recovery from addiction, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, trauma awareness, and community support. She discusses how…
  • “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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