Academy

The BRN Academy is a new incarnation of the former Healing and Insight Teaching Faculty, co-founded by Vimalasara (Valerie) Mason-John and Giles Collins. The Academy has invited some of the leading teachers in the field of Buddhist recovery. On the first Sunday of every month for an hour each teacher will explore the sharp edges of suffering through the lens of the Buddhist Teachings.

The Academy brings together teachers from different Buddhist lineages and approaches. Themes like addiction, alcoholism, depression, stinking thinking and compulsive behaviours will be explored.

Up Next in the Academy

    Buddhist Recovery Academy

    Proudly Presents  Walt Opie

    Topic of the teaching:
    April BRN Academy with Walt Opie
    April 5th @ 10am PST in Zoom
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Upcoming Academy Teachings

Apr
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April BRN Academy with Walt Opie
April BRN Academy SUNDAY April 5, 2026 at 10AM PST  With BRN Board President Walt Opie More About t...
May
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May BRN Academy with Kevin Griffin
May BRN Academy with Kevin Griffin SUNDAY May 5, 2026 at 10AM PST  Teacher announcement coming soon...
  • “I was looking for something a little different than what was being offered in traditional recovery spaces, and the Buddhist Recovery Network helped me find a path and join a community that feels more “me”. Sending my sincere gratitude to the BRN for making important connections.”
    “Peter” from California

BRN Podcasts

  • 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…

  • 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…

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