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. 

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. 

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

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.

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
  

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

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

Highlights:

• Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro
• Meditation from A Guide to the Deities of the Tantra (Meeting the Buddhas)">A Guide to the Deities of the Tantra by Vessantara
• Upcoming retreat at Breitenbush Hot Springs Jan. 8-10th, 2010
• Webcasts, Workshops, Study Groups

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

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

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 Neuroscience of
• Sexual Addiction and Arousal Dysregulation
• PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
• 76 Ritttenhouse Place Ste #203
• Ardmore, PA 19003
• Tel # 610-642-4454
• Fax # 610-795-7127

Format: 160kbps MP3
Time: 34:24

Highlights:

OM AH HUM Purification Meditation by Lama Yeshe

Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro

Ask the 12-Step Buddhist - audience questions on self-esteem and god.

Yantra Yoga Book Tour

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

Episode 003 - the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: My best thinking got me here? Longchenpa, emptiness and the third step.

Format: 160kbps MP3 Time: 33:40

 

Highlights:

• Analytical Meditation: Longchenpa, The Way of Abiding, Emptiness and Step Three.
• Thanks to jazz pianist Clay Giberson for the show intro
• Finding a spiritual teacher
• Avoiding fundamentalists and fundamentalism.
• Website features: Stats, new features, Web 3.0 tools
• Ask the 12-Step Buddhist - audience question: How do I become a (12-Step) Buddhist?
• Win a T-Shirt - the best question by October 1st wins a free 12-Step Buddhist T-Shirt
• Coming Soon - Book reviews, retreats and more.

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 Rinpoche

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.