Buddhist Recovery Network

Eight Step Recovery BIPOC meeting
2026-08-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 4 more dates
8 Step Recovery Meeting for Black Indigenous People of Color and Black Asian Minority Ethnic
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6794136360?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 679 413 6360
Passcode: brn

Contact: Email- eightstepsrecovery@gmail.com

BRN August Academy with Ven. Dayananda
2026-08-02 10:00 - 11:15 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87579202512?pwd=[REDACTED]
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The True Nature of Existence: Deconstructing the Sensation of Incompleteness

This talk investigates the true nature of existence through the Buddha’s teaching on the four inversions of perception, mind, and view, found in the Vipallasa Sutta. Rather than viewing our lives through personal narratives, we will examine how these inversions cause us to instinctively mistake the impermanent for permanent, and the non-self for a solid, unchanging “I.”
We will explore how these distortions manifest as a persistent sensation of incompleteness, the precise meaning of dukkha, which arises whenever existence is “not entirely to our way.” By recognizing that existence is a series of conditional arisings rather than a state governed by a fixed “master,” we begin to loosen the unquenchable thirst of the unawakened mind. The talk focuses on how untrapping ourselves from these views allows for a steady, balanced mind, no longer driven by the eight vicissitudes of worldly gain and loss.

More About the Academy
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 behaviors will be explored.
During this event we will meditate, listen to the teaching, then have time for a Q & A at the end.

Kevin Griffin - Zoom Classes
2026-08-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 and 4 more dates
One hour Zoom classes, Tuesdays at 10am Pacific Time. Fridays at 5pm Pacific are now community classes with rotating leaders (except 2nd Fridays which are hosted by Spirit Rock). These classes are casual, drop-in events. We start with 20 minutes of guided meditation, followed by a short talk on Buddhism and recovery. Offer dana through Paypal or Venmo.

Insight Recovery Sangha
2026-08-20 21:30 - 22:45, 2026-09-17 21:30 - 22:45, 2026-10-15 21:30 - 22:45
The Insight Recovery Sangha will meet monthly on Zoom and is for anyone (self-identified) who is working with strong cravings or addictions. We will meditate, hear short dharma talks related to Buddhist teachings and recovery, and share candidly with each other in community. The purpose of this group is to foster community and learn how to apply teachings on mindfulness, compassion and wisdom to our recovery program.
The emphasis will be on how craving causes suffering and how cultivating insight into the nature of craving can greatly ease our suffering, and help us lead more peaceful and contented lives. We have no affiliations with any other organizations and this is not a 12-Step group, although various known addiction recovery modalities may be referred to from time to time.
This group is open to everyone. There is no need to qualify for membership when you introduce yourself to the group. However, we do believe this group will work best for those committed to a life free from substance abuse and harmful addictive behaviors.
The teachers, Walt Opie and Dalila Bothwell, will serve as group facilitators, dharma teachers, and sangha (community) members. Over time, there will be guest teachers, as well.
There is no fee to enroll in the Insight Recovery Sangha. If you would like to support this program or your teachers, you may make an offering within the program platform after you enroll.
Enroll at
ims.dharma.org/courses/insight-recovery-sangha-2025

BRN September Academy with Vimalasara
2026-09-06 10:00 - 11:15 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87579202512?pwd=[REDACTED]
More About the Academy

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 behaviors will be explored.
During this event we will meditate, listen to the teaching, then have time for a Q & A at the end.

BRN 2026 Summit - Radical Kindness in the Face of Addiction
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04
Buddhist Recovery Summit 2026
Radical Kindness in the Face of Addiction
October 2–4, 2026 • Oakland, California
Join recovery practitioners, Buddhist teachers, clinicians, researchers, peer-support leaders, and community members from around the world for three days of learning, practice, healing, and connection.
Hosted by the Buddhist Recovery Network, the Buddhist Recovery Summit is a unique gathering dedicated to exploring how Buddhist teachings and practices can support recovery from addictive behaviors and help alleviate suffering in our lives and communities.
This Year’s Theme:
Radical Kindness in the Face of Addiction

Well-known dharma and mindfulness practitioners with long-term recovery will come together, including confirmed keynote speakers Larry Yang, and Dr. Jud Brewer. Speakers will also include two of the leading voices in Buddhist recovery, Kevin Griffin and Vimalasara.
Early Bird Registration OPEN NOW!!!
Secure the lowest-priced full-event registration available for the 2026 Buddhist Recovery Summit. Join us October 2–4 in Oakland for a weekend of recovery, practice, community, and Radical Kindness in the Face of Addiction.
Scholarship applications will open in July 2026.
Workshops!
We will be selecting 15 workshops maximum– if you would like to deliver a workshop, please fill in this form. We will get back to you by the end of July.
