Walt Opie is a Buddhist teacher in the insight meditation tradition. He was trained to teach through the Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leaders program (mentored by Kevin Griffin) and more recently as part of the 2017-2021 Insight Meditation Society’s (IMS) Retreat Teacher Training program. Walt has led sitting groups specifically for people in addiction recovery since 2011. He has also served as a volunteer facilitator in a California prison for many years. His journey into recovery began at the age of 21. He lives in Berkeley, CA with his wife and their young daughter. His website is www.waltopie.com.

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Previous Teachings

How Buddhist Wisdom Helps Us Stay in Recovery – March Teaching with Walt Opie

March 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST
BRN Academy

The first two path factors of the Noble Eightfold Path, namely Right View and Right Intention, combine to be the wisdom factors. When we understand and develop these to a...

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How ‘Not Wanting’ is the Key

June 2, 2024 @ 10:00 am PDT
BRN Academy

Next BRN Academy teaching with Walt Opie — June 2nd 2024 @ 10:00am US Pacific Time I once heard the teacher Joseph Goldstein say on a retreat that what we...

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Topic: My Journey Into Recovery and Dharma

December 3, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST
BRN Academy

Since this is my first time speaking at the BRN Academy, I thought I would share some stories about my personal journey with you. I’ve been in recovery from drugs...

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My Journey Into Recovery and Dharma

December 3, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

Since this is my first time speaking at the BRN Academy, I thought I would share some stories about my personal journey with you. I’ve been in recovery from drugs...

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