Walt Opie

Website http://www.waltopie.com

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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  • Topic: My Journey Into Recovery and Dharma

    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 and alcohol since 1987, and there have been plenty of ups and downs along the way. Finding the practice of insight meditation and the Buddha's...

  • How ‘Not Wanting’ is the Key

    BRN Academy

    Next BRN Academy teaching with Walt Opie -- June 2nd 2024 @ 10:00am US Pacific Time https://youtu.be/zR1lSWytJ-E I once heard the teacher Joseph Goldstein say on a retreat that what we are really practicing is "not wanting." He added that this is the Third Noble Truth (of the Four Noble Truths). In this talk I...

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

    BRN Academy

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0pwyr3uysg 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 certain point, we start to see how they can help aim us in the right direction and guide our thinking. This leads to healthier,...

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    Online: A Verified Kind of Faith – Buddhism & Addiction Recovery with Walt Opie

    Online: A Verified Kind of Faith – Buddhism & Addiction Recovery with Walt Opie Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET (via Zoom) For many of us in recovery from addiction, the word “faith” can conjure up memories of being forced to participate in organized religion or it can feel related to a...

  • Insight Recovery Sangha

    Insight Recovery Sangha

    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...

  • Insight Recovery Sangha

    Insight Recovery Sangha

    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...

  • Insight Recovery Sangha

    Insight Recovery Sangha

    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...

  • Insight Recovery Sangha

    Insight Recovery Sangha

    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...

  • Insight Recovery Sangha

    Insight Recovery Sangha

    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...

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    Facing Our Inner Demons – Online Summit 2025

    BRN Academy

    Facing Our Inner Demons - BRN Online Summit A 2-day Buddhist recovery summit of tools, truth, and transformation. October 18th and 19th, 2025 8:30am – 12:00pm PDT 11:30am – 3:00pm EDT 4:30pm – 8:00pm UTC / UK / IRE Find out More and Register

  • Insight Recovery Sangha

    Insight Recovery Sangha

    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...

  • Insight Recovery Sangha

    Insight Recovery Sangha

    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...

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