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
Upcoming Academy Teachings
Feb
1
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
1
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
5
April BRN Academy
April BRN Academy SUNDAY April 5, 2026 at 10AM PST Teacher Details Coming Soon... More About the A...
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…From War to Wisdom: A Journey of Sobriety and Spirituality. Claude AnShin Thomas on Recovery
Join Kevin Griffin and Claude AnShin Thomas as they delve into the profound intersections of sobriety and spirituality. In this episode, Claude shares his transformative journey from a Vietnam veteran to a Zen Buddhist monk, highlighting the essential role of spiritual practice in recovery. Discover how the teachings of the Dharma and the 12-step program…
