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.

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    Buddhist Recovery Academy

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

Feb
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February BRN Academy with Ryuko Laura Burges
February BRN Academy SUNDAY February 2, 2026 at 10AM PST  Join us Online with Ryuko Laura Burges R...
Mar
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March BRN Academy with Mikey Livid
March BRN Academy SUNDAY March 1, 2026 at 10AM PST  Join us Online with Mikey Livid More About Mike...
Apr
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April BRN Academy
April BRN Academy SUNDAY April 5, 2026 at 10AM PST  Teacher Details Coming Soon... More About the A...
  • “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

  • 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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