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The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast

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by Darren Littlejohn

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Readings and meditations from sacred Buddhist masters. Discussion of methods, techniques and essential principles of Buddhist recovery. Now we're integrating the next level. Are you ready to drop into the deep work? The correct answer is yes! Based on the groundbreaking new book, Compassionate Recovery: Mindful Healing for Trauma and Addictions (2022 Rainbow Light Media). AA deals with the cunning, baffling and powerful nature of addictions. Here, we go down to the roots, with ACEs, Western neuropsychology, and the application of scientifically tested training methods that are based on the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhist, Yoga other systems. Learn to practice easy to follow methods, with powerful effects. Enhance and strengthen your emotional stability in recovery. Discover self-compassion, the wisdom of generosity and more. For a foundation in Buddhist recovery and Dharma recovery, read The 12-Step Buddhist 10-Year Anniversary Edition (2018 Atria\Beyond Words) anywhere books are sold.

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December 31, 2023

The Joy of Living: Don't Miss the Bliss

The Joy of Living: Don't Miss the Bliss The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Episode 112 How do we connect with the joy of living, even when it's not so easy? Discussion of Dharma in recovery from addictions on this week's show. OK, we do that every week! THE FIVE POWERS Devotion Joyful Effort Mindfulness Concentration Wisdom From Restricted Text: <a href= "https://The%2012-Step%20Buddhist%20Podcast%20Episode%20112%20The%20Joy%20of%20Living%20Don't%20Miss%20the%20Bliss%20Devotion%20Joyful%20Effort%20Mindfulness%20Concentration%20Wisdom%20THE%20FIVE%20POWERS%20DEVOTION%20When%20we%20are%20practicing%20the%20Dharma,%20there%20are%20five%20powers%20that%20are%20always%20necessary.%20The%20first%20is%20the%20power%20of%20devotion.%20Without%20the%20power%20of%20devotion%20we%20are%20not%20going%20to%20motivate%20ourselves%20to%20do%20good%20things,%20and%20we%20are%20not%20going%20to%20recognize%20our%20nature.%20Without%20devotion,%20we%20won't%20appreciate%20or%20respect%20our%20inheritance%20and%20our%20precious%20opportunity.%20JOYFUL%20EFFORT%20Once%20we%20have%20strong%20devotion,%20the%20second%20power%20is%20the%20power%20of%20joyful%20effort.%20Even%20if%20we%20respect,%20appreciate,%20and%20feel%20great%20joy%20and%20gratitude%20for%20our%20opportunities,%20we%20still%20have%20to%20activate%20them%20with%20joyful%20effort.%20Joyful%20effort%20means%20to%20continue%20to%20maintain,%20cherish,%20and%20honor%20our%20true%20nature.%20With%20joyful%20effort%20we%20recognize%20rigpa%20and%20our%20true%20nature%20as%20the%20embodiment%20of%20the%20three%20kayas,%20and%20maintain%20and%20apply%20this%20realization%20all%20the%20time%20in%20meditation%20and%20post-meditation,%20wherever%20we%20go%20and%20in%20whatever%20we%20do.%20MINDFULNESS%20The%20third%20power%20is%20the%20power%20of%20mindfulness.%20If%20we%20have%20devotion%20and%20joyful%20effort,%20but%20somehow%20we%20forget%20the%20instructions%20or%20the%20teachings,%20it%20will%20delay%20our%20achievement.%20Mindfulness%20is%20always%20necessary%20and%20important.%20Mindfulness%20means%20not%20being%20distracted%20by%20mundane,%20unnecessary%20activities%20or%20engagements.%20Particularly%20in%20the%20beginning,%20when%20our%20practice%20is%20not%20yet%20stable,%20mindfulness%20is%20very%20important.%20Mindfulness%20means%20we%20are%20paying%20attention%20to%20our%20own%20self;%20we%20are%20being%20our%20own%20teacher%20by%20constantly%20reminding,%20restrengthening,%20and%20re-%20stabilizing%20our%20motivation%20and%20practice.%20Sometimes%20we're%20distracted%20by%20many%20mundane%20worldly%20activities,%20and%20other%20times%20we%20are%20distracted%20by%20inner%20conflicting%20emotions,%20mental%20states,%20and%20thoughts.%20In%20order%20to%20be%20our%20own%20teacher,%20we%20must%20subdue%20these%20distractions%20by%20always%20keeping%20mindfulness%20with%20us.%20When%20we%20have%20mindfulness,%20alertness,%20and%20thoughtfulness,%20we'll%20overcome%20all%20of%20these%20dis-%20tractions.%20We%20are%20helping%20guide%20ourselves,%20which%20is%20actually%20the%20best%20help.%20Restricted%20Text%20https" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two Venerable Khenpos</a> Alternate title: <a href="https://amzn.to/41Ir0Zo" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Keith Dowman</a>

December 10, 2023

Humility as Medicine: How to Overcome Arrogance

Suffering as Compassion, Humility as Medicine: How to Overcome Arrogance The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Episode 111 from Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpe Nyima, "Dropping the Attitude of Being Entirely Unwilling to Suffer Think about all the depression, anxiety and irritation we put ourselves through by always seeing suffering as unfavourable, something to be avoided at all costs. Now, think about two things: how useless this is, and how much trouble it causes. Go on reflecting on this repeatedly, until you are absolutely convinced. Then say to yourself: “From now on, whatever I have to suffer, I will never become anxious or irritated.” Go over this again and again in your mind, and summon all your courage and determination. 2 Cultivating the Attitude of Being Joyful when Suffering Arises Seeing suffering as an ally to help us on the path, we must learn to develop a sense of joy when it arises. Yet whenever suffering strikes, unless we have some kind of spiritual practice to bring to it, one which matches the capacity of our mind, no matter how many times we might say to ourselves: ‘Well, as long as I’ve got roughly the right method, I’ll be able to use suffering and obtain such and such a benefit’, it’s highly unlikely that we’ll succeed. We’ll be as far from our goal, the saying goes, as the earth is from the sky. Therefore, use suffering as the basis for the following practices: c. Using Suffering to Overcome Arrogance As I explained before, [as long as we are in samsara] we are never independent or truly free or in control of our lives. On the contrary, we are always dependent on and at the mercy of suffering. So we must eliminate ‘the enemy that destroys anything that is wholesome and good’, which is arrogance and pride; and we must do away with the evil attitude of belittling others and considering them as inferior. Transforming Suffering <a href= "https://podcast.compassionaterecovery.us/all-podcast-teachings/transformsuffering/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcast.compassionaterecovery.us/all-podcast-teachings/transformsuffering/</a> Sapiens <a href= "https://amzn.to/3GEBkId">https://amzn.to/3GEBkId</a>

December 2, 2023

Appreciating the Now: How to Train Our Minds to Feel Better

It's well understood in the recovery community that an attitude of gratitude isa potent antidote to much of what ails us addicts in recovery. We all know how to make our gratitude lists. But how do Buddhists in Recovery use the Dharma (teachings) to further explore the medicine of true appreciation? Tune in, we'll get into it with a meditation so simple, you'll be amazed before we are halfway through. Word. Appreciating the Now: How to Train Our Minds to Feel Better The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Episode 110 Grab a copy of <a href="https://amzn.to/3uEbgdn">The 12-Step Buddhist</a> for someone that you love. <a title="Compassionate Recovery" href="https://amzn.to/3QOFlfU" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Compassionate Recovery: Mindful Healing for Trauma and Addictions</a> Available in Kindle, Trade Paperback, Hardcover

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What is The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast?: Readings and meditations from sacred Buddhist masters. Discussion of methods, techniques and essential principles of Buddhist recovery.

Now we're integrating the next level. Are you ready to drop into the deep work? The correct answer is yes!

Based on the groundbreaking new book, Compassionate Recovery: Mindful Healing for Trauma and Addictions (2022 Rainbow Light Media).

AA deals with the cunning, baffling and powerful nature of addictions. Here, we go down to the roots, with ACEs, Western neuropsychology, and the application of scientifically tested training methods that are based on the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhist, Yoga other systems.

Learn to practice easy to follow methods, with powerful effects. Enhance and strengthen your emotional stability in recovery. Discover self-compassion, the wisdom of generosity and more.

For a foundation in Buddhist recovery and Dharma recovery, read The 12-Step Buddhist 10-Year Anniversary Edition (2018 Atria\Beyond Words) anywhere books are sold.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates monthly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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