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

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Mar
13
Refuge Recovery – Oregon Silent Retreat- 2 or 5 Day March 2026
Noble Silent Retreat – Corbett, Oregon March 13–15 or March 13–18, 2026 Held at the beautiful...
Mar
19
Insight Recovery Sangha
The Insight Recovery Sangha will meet monthly on Zoom and is for anyone (self-identified) who is wor...
Mar
21
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  Walt Opie

    Topic of the teaching:
    April BRN Academy with Walt Opie
    April 5th @ 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

  • 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…
  • “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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