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the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast

the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast

By Darren Littlejohn

Integrating Buddhism and the 12 Steps of recovery from any addiction. Techniques, principles, tips, reviews, meditations. Based on The 12-Step Buddhist (2009), Perfect Practice (2012) and The Power of Vow (2013) and the newer books, How to Gain Nothing from Buddhist Practice (2016) and The Yoga of Self Compassion (2018). Visit the12stepbuddhist.com for a vast library of teachings, free courses and more.
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Episode 030-the12stepbuddhistPodcast-The Yoga of Self Compassion

the 12-Step Buddhist PodcastAug 05, 2018

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Episode 030-the12stepbuddhistPodcast-The Yoga of Self Compassion

Episode 030-the12stepbuddhistPodcast-The Yoga of Self Compassion

New book, The Yoga of Self Compassion available now on Amazon. Update on new book projects and a spiritual experience that I had which enabled me to be free of long-term suffering.
Aug 05, 201819:09
Episode 029 - The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Sobriety and CBD for PTSD.mp3

Episode 029 - The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Sobriety and CBD for PTSD.mp3

Dec 06, 201631:16
028 The 12-step Buddhist Podcast-How to Gain Nothing from Buddhist Practice.mp3

028 The 12-step Buddhist Podcast-How to Gain Nothing from Buddhist Practice.mp3

Nov 19, 201626:16
027-The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Episode 027: A Multitude of Teachings.mp3

027-The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Episode 027: A Multitude of Teachings.mp3

Feb 01, 201622:48
The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Episode 026: The Buddha and The Secret Pt. 2

The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Episode 026: The Buddha and The Secret Pt. 2

Darren Littlejohn discusses the Law of Attraction and it's application in Buddhism in the context of recovery from addictions. 

Jan 17, 201622:48
The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Episode #25: The Buddha and The Secret Pt. 1

The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Episode #25: The Buddha and The Secret Pt. 1

The last year was really challenging. How I got through it sober and made it to 18!years. You can take my FREE email course, Get Abundant Energy in 10-Days. Sign up tag the12stepbuddhist.com

Dec 31, 201523:31
024-The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: The Funnel.mp3

024-The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: The Funnel.mp3

Discussion of the major problems in long term sobriety and what to do to avoid dying. 

Jan 04, 201523:24
Episode 023 - Get Non-dual Motherf$;&r!

Episode 023 - Get Non-dual Motherf$;&r!

A meditation on Non-duality. Follow-up to episode 22 which was more of an analysis and diatribe on the fallacies perpetuated by Western non-dualists. This episode is more on getting in the non-dual state and methods to support that.

Jan 17, 201424:58
Episode 022 - The Fallacy of Non-Duality

Episode 022 - The Fallacy of Non-Duality

The words are easy. To practice non-duality is something quite beyond words. Check it out.
Jan 07, 201429:42
Episode 021 - The First Noble Truth and The Two Truths

Episode 021 - The First Noble Truth and The Two Truths

The First Noble Truth (Life is suffering) and The Two Truths (Relative and absolute). How can we really practice this within our own life circumstances without bypassing how it really is?

Nov 25, 201326:20
Episode 020 - Trauma and the Twelve Steps

Episode 020 - Trauma and the Twelve Steps

Dr. Jamie Marich discusses recovery and trauma and other key concepts in the new recovery movement.
Nov 22, 201334:10
Episode 019 - To Thine Own Non-Self Be True

Episode 019 - To Thine Own Non-Self Be True

Answering email from readers and listeners on the path. Can I be Buddhist and still be true to the 12-Step program?

Photo credit: Scott Diamon, Tenerife Island, Spain

Oct 11, 201324:37
Episode 018 - Spirituality, Anonymity and the New Recovery Movement

Episode 018 - Spirituality, Anonymity and the New Recovery Movement

Documentary called The Anonymous People brings up issues of anonymity as a spiritual principle. Discussion of a proposed "New Recovery" Movement.
Sep 30, 201328:33
Episode 017 - Spiritual Bypassing
Aug 29, 201327:41
Episode 016 - New Definitions of Addiction
Aug 25, 201328:34
Episode 015 - The Power of Vow
Aug 19, 201321:58
Episode 014 - Zen Therapy w Larry Christensen - the Three As

Episode 014 - Zen Therapy w Larry Christensen - the Three As

Larry Christensen, Ph.D. on Zen, psychotherapy and recovery. Larry spoke at the 12-Step Buddhist Group in Portland, OR on June 28th, 2010

 

Thanks to Clay Giberson for the podcast music. 

Jul 01, 201001:15:23
Episode 013 - Darren Main - Yoga and Recovery

Episode 013 - Darren Main - Yoga and Recovery

Darren Littlejohn interviews author and yoga teacher Darren Main of San Francisco. Topics include how to use yoga as part of recovery, ethical considerations, the "guru complex" and integration. 

 

Thanks to Clay Giberson for the 12-Step Buddhist podcast theme. 

Apr 19, 201036:38
Episode 012 - Kevin Griffin talks about his new book, A Burning Desire

Episode 012 - Kevin Griffin talks about his new book, A Burning Desire

Host Darren Littlejohn speaks with author Kevin Griffin about his new book, a Burning Desire. 

Apr 14, 201037:25
Episode 011 - Mirror Neurons and Recovery

Episode 011 - Mirror Neurons and Recovery

Interview with Don Goewey, author of Mystic Cool. We discuss neuroplasticity, mirror neurons and some methods for bringing our brains out of stress/fear mode into rebuilding healthy modes.
Jan 27, 201030:44
Episode 010 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast - Create the Fellowship You Crave

Episode 010 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast - Create the Fellowship You Crave

Episode 010 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Protection Boundary Meditation, Creating the Fellowship You Crave

Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.com

Format: 128kbps MP3 Time: 24:28

Highlights:

  • Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro
  • Meditation from The Dark Red Amulet, 2009 Snow Lion, Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche, Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
  • Upcoming retreat at Breitenbush Hot Springs Jan. 8-10th, 2010
  • Webcasts Beginning 10-21-09 4pm PST and by appointment

Oct 16, 200924:38
Episode 009: Vajrasattva - a Purification Meditation (Tibetan 10th Step)

Episode 009: Vajrasattva - a Purification Meditation (Tibetan 10th Step)

Episode 009 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Vajrasattva - a Purification Meditation

Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.com Format: 128kbps MP3 Time: 23:07

Highlights:

Sep 23, 200923:14
Episode 008 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast - Acupuncture and Addiction w/Jane Burch-Pesses

Episode 008 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast - Acupuncture and Addiction w/Jane Burch-Pesses

Episode 008 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Addiction and Acupuncture w/Jane Burch-Pesses, L.Ac.

Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.com Format: 128kbps MP3 Time: 27:55

  • Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro
  • Discussion of the principles and methods of acupuncture as they apply to a comprehensive treatment approach for addiction
Feb 20, 200927:54
Episode 007: the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: The King of Prayers Applied to Recovery

Episode 007: the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: The King of Prayers Applied to Recovery

Episode 007 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast - the King of Prayers Applied to Recovery

Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.com Format: 128kbps MP3 Time: 29:31

Highlights:

  • Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro
  • Recitation of the Extraordinary Aspiration of the Practice of Samantabhadra - the King of Prayers
  • Advice for applying this sutra in daily practice as a recovering addict
  • Some criticism of 12-Step fundamentalism
Jan 13, 200929:33
Episode 006: the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Sex Addiction is a Brain Disease

Episode 006: the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Sex Addiction is a Brain Disease

Episode 006 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Sex Addiction is a Brain Disease - Interview with Dr. Sarah Ullman

Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.com Format: 128kbps MP3 Time: 44:31

Highlights:

  • Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro
  • Ask the 12-Step Buddhist - audience question: from a listener, "I'm a Buddhist and a sex addict, what can I do?"
  • Answer: An interview with
  • Sarah Ullman, Ph.D.
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Neuropsychology
  • http://drsarahullman.com
  • http://thesexaddictedbrain.com
  • http://twitter.com/drsarahullman
  • Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress
  • Specializing in the Social Ne
Jan 04, 200944:37
Episode 005: the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: OM AH HUM Meditation from Lama Yeshe

Episode 005: the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: OM AH HUM Meditation from Lama Yeshe

Format: 160kbps MP3<br />Time: 34:24<br /><br />Highlights: <br /><br />OM AH HUM Purification Meditation by Lama Yeshe<br /><br />Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro<br /><br />Ask the 12-Step Buddhist - audience questions on self-esteem and god.<br /><br />Yantra Yoga Book Tour<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
Dec 01, 200834:29
Episode 004: the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Meditation on Death

Episode 004: the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Meditation on Death

Episode 004 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Meditation on Death
Website:
http://the12stepbuddhist.com Format: 160kbps MP3 Time: 30:22 Highlights:
  • Tibetan Buddhist Death Dissolution Meditation
  • Discussion with Donn C. on his experience with the meditation in light of the recent death of his father
  • Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro
Oct 19, 200830:27
Episode 003: the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: My best thinking got me here?

Episode 003: the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: My best thinking got me here?

Longchenpa, emptiness and the third step. Avoid fundamentalism.
Sep 23, 200833:44
Episode 002: the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Who is an Addict?, 5 Min. Meditation: on a rock

Episode 002: the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Who is an Addict?, 5 Min. Meditation: on a rock

Episode 002 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: 5 Min. Meditation of the Rock, Who is An Addict? Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.com Format: 160kbps MP3 Time: 32:11 Highlights:
  • Five Minute Meditation: of the rock
  • Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro
  • Darren's background 10-0-10
  • Definition of addiction, abstinence in different programs
  • Website features: How Many Buddhas?
  • Ask the 12-Step Buddhist - audience question: How to do 12-Step recovery as an agnostic in a mostly Christian town
  • Daily Meditation SMS program - Sign up for 12-Step Buddhist inspirational text messages
  • Recitation from the Sutra of Golden Light, per Lama Zopa Ri
Aug 06, 200832:16
Episode 001: the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Introduction

Episode 001: the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Introduction

Episode 001 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Introduction Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.com

Highlights:

  • Meditation: Being present to our condition as addicts.
  • About the book - pre-order price guarantee on Amazon.
  • About the podcast - what to expect in future episodes.
  • Podcast musical intro by pianist Clay Giberson
  • Discussion of the new website features.
  • New Blog: "Getting Naked with the Guru."
  • Ask the 12-Step Buddhist - audience comments and questions.
  • How to practice as a 12-Step Buddhist.

 

Jul 24, 200824:53