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Enhance Recovery From Any Addiction
Atria Books/Beyond Words
March 2009
On Sale: March 10, 2009
320 pages
ISBN: 1582702233
EAN: 9781582702230
Paperback
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The face of addiction and alcoholism is a face that many
have seen before -- it may be a celebrity, a colleague, or
even a family member. And though the 12-step program by
itself can often bring initial success, many addicts find
themselves relapsing back into old ways and old patterns, or
replacing one addiction with another. Author Darren
Littlejohn has been there and back, and presents a
complimentary guide for recovery to the traditional
twelve-step program, out of his own struggles and successes
through the study of Zen and Tibetan Buddhism. Working
with the traditional 12-Step philosophy, the author first
shares his own life path, and how he came to find the
spiritual solace that has greatly enhanced his life in
recovery. Then, he details out how his work integrating
Buddhism into the traditional twelve-step programs validates
both aspects of the recovery process. While being careful
not to present himself as a Tibetan lama or Zen master, the
author shows how each step -- such as admitting there is a
problem, seeking help, engaging in a thorough
self-examination, making amends for harm done, and helping
other drug addicts who want to recover -- fits into the
Bodhisattva path. This integration makes Buddhism accessible
for addicts, and the 12 Steps understandable for Buddhists
who may otherwise be at a loss to help those in
need. The 12-Step Buddhist is designed to be a
complimentary practice to the traditional 12-step journey,
not a replacement. While traditional twelve-step programs
help addicts become sober by removing the drug of choice and
providing a spiritual path, they rarely delve deep into what
causes people to suffer in the first place. The integration
of Buddhism with the traditional process provides the wisdom
and meditations that can help addicts truly find a deep,
spiritual liberation from all causes and conditions of
suffering -- for good.
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