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07-01-2013, 10:56 AM

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free2bekieranc

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Hi My name is Kieran and i am an Addict. I am here as i am also a buddhist and as such i am in struggle with the 12 steps and hope to find some support an wisdom on this here Thanx...

07-01-2013, 11:03 AM

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Hey Kieran, welcome!

I can't call myself a full Buddhist but I lean that way. There is a lot of information out there on Buddhism and recovery. This directory has meetings: Buddhist Recovery Network : Meetings

And I think there are some books out there about Buddhism and the 12 steps although I haven't done the reading yet myself.

There's also AVRT/Rational Recovery which I find works well with mindfulness and meditation.

Lots of information on all of these approaches on this forum.

Welcome!

07-01-2013, 12:02 PM

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AlexaDaly

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Welcome! Best wishes! You will find a lot of positive energy and encouragement on this site! I check it at least once a day; it helps me stay focused a lot!

07-01-2013, 12:24 PM

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honeypig

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There are a TON of books out there about Buddhism and the 12 steps; just google "Buddhism 12 steps books" and you'll get a load of them. There are many web sites, too. Here is just one for starters: The Easier Softer Way -

I don't think it's the actual steps you are in conflict with, so much as the Christian-type spin they often get, right? My home group is a Buddhist 12-step group and they have rephrased the steps, the preamble, etc., to reflect that, but otherwise they do follow the 12 steps.

Welcome, and best wishes in your recovery!