Addiction Recovery Buddhism

Escape the cycle of addiction and discover shame-free healing through practical Buddhist mindfulness. Whether you are actively seeking sobriety or navigating the emotional turbulence of early recovery, this compassionate guide offers a grounded path forward. Trade the exhaustion of automatic...

Here, Dr. Lawrence Peltz, who has worked as an addiction psychiatrist for more than two decades, draws from his clinical experience and on the techniques of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to explain the fundamental dynamics of addiction and the stages of the recovery process, and also gives us specific mindfulness exercises to support recovery.

Break free from the cycle of craving and isolation with a practical, mindfulness-based approach to addiction recovery. Whether you are battling fresh urges, navigating the daily stress of early sobriety, or seeking spiritual grounding without traditional religious dogmas, this powerful guide...

Never has happiness as an emotional and physical state of being been so widely discussed. Matthieu Ricard is one of the most compelling voices on the subject, and one of the few who can bring together the teachings of eastern and western thought. In this accessible new work, Ricard provides a straightforward assessment of how to create true and lasting happiness.

"By happiness I mean here a deep sense of flourishing that arises from an exceptionally healthy mind. This is not a mere pleasurable feeling, a fleeting emotion, or a mood, but an optimal state of being. Happiness is also a way of interpreting the world, since while it may be difficult to change the world, it is always possible to change the way we look at it" Matthieu Ricard

Guided Training in Mindfulness for Addiction Recovery “One day at a time” is the mantra for addiction recovery—but what can we do to make it through each of those days? “Our cravings and addiction happen in a moment, in a breath,” says Kevin Griffin. “One day may be too long to think...

This is the most succinct and practical guide yet for those who want to incorporate meditation into their recovery work. Here he examines the traditional Twelve Step view of meditation before telling us about his own journey of discovery.

This audio was created with the help of recovering alcoholics and addicts, those who belong to various 12-step groups', chemical dependency counselors and chemical dependency professionals who understand the importance of partnering meditation and addiction. Those following a program or...