Buddhist Recovery Network - Inaugural Conference
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2009 Inaugural Conference
“Recovery from Addiction in a Buddhist Context”
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Conference Brochure
The full 2009 Inaugural Conference brochure is now available for download . You may also wish to read the various parts of the brochure on line below.
Conference Program
Thursday, October 8th, The Center will be open between 7:00pm and 9:00pm for pre-registration.
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Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
7:30 am |
Sitting Meditation (optional) |
Sitting Meditation (optional) |
Sitting Meditation (optional) |
9:00 am - 10:00 am |
Welcome: |
“Addiction To Self” |
“Where Does the Buddhist Recovery Network Go From Here?” |
10:00 am - 12:00 noon |
“Addiction and the Neuroscience of Mindfulness” |
“Food, Substance & Recovery” |
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12:00 noon - 2:00 pm |
Lunch |
Lunch |
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
“Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP)” |
“Mindfulness & Recovery” |
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3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
“Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) Workshop” |
“Addictive Culture” |
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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Break For Dinner |
Break For Dinner |
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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
“Recovery as Crucible” |
“The God Dialogue” |
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8:00 pm |
Music |
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