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Five Minute Meditations – Breathing Completely to Decharge Emotions and Recharge Energy

Darren Littlejohn — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:53:25 +0000

This meditation can be learned by most people to reduce stress and literally take the wind out of strong emotional states. Please practice with caution and common sense. With some experience this practice can be applied in many situations as a meditation method.

While I don’t recommend meditation while driving, I’ve

12-Step Buddhist Winter Retreat – Jan 21st, 2011

Darren Littlejohn — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:01:00 +0000

The retreat will be at Breitenbush Hot Springs again this year. It was amazing last year, so we reserved more space in the larger area. Due to national workshops and the success of the book, space is going to go fast. If you’re interested, register soon. The price is still very reasonable.

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the 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Episode 014 – Larry Christensen, Ph.D. on Zen and Psychotherapy

Darren Littlejohn — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:00:39 +0000

Larry Christensen, Ph.D is the resident Zen teacher at the Portland Zen Center Larry discusses Zen, Psychotherapy, Recovery and Spirituality and offers his Three A's prescription for integrating all.

Plug in and De-Charge: How to Avoid the Addict’s Disconnection Syndrome

Darren Littlejohn — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:31:46 +0000

This desire to disconnect might be something that non-addicts experience too to some degree. But for the addict it's really a defining characteristic. So the solutions that I apply in my life, (mainly the teachings in 12-Step and Buddhism) point to the need to forget the self, or at least move beyond self-centered leanings towards service to others.

Tibetan Art

Darren Littlejohn — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:51:16 +0000

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Episode 013 – Darren Main – Yoga and Recovery

Darren Littlejohn — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:54:17 +0000

Darren Littlejohn speaks to yoga teacher and author Darren Main of San Francisco on yoga, recovery, gurus and ethics.

Episode 012 – Kevin Griffin – a Burning Desire

Darren Littlejohn — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:32:34 +0000

Host and author of the 12-Step Buddhist Darren Littlejohn speaks with author Kevin Griffin about his new book, a Burning Desire.

Step Two: the Dalai Lama as Higher Power

Darren Littlejohn — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:57:07 +0000

What 12-Steppers tell you in the beginning is that you can choose your own concept of what that Higher Power is, as long as you choose something. That said, one big criticism of 12-Step programs is that even though they say you can choose your own HP, they really mean God when they say God. The subtext: if you don't believe in God, you're not going to make it. And if you argue about it, you're not willing.

How to Make Water Bowl Offerings

Darren Littlejohn — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:30:47 +0000

This is the YouTube Playlist of how to make water bowl offerings. It is in 3 parts. Enjoy!

Want Cheese With That Whine: The Voices of Self-loathing and Self-love

Darren Littlejohn — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:07:50 +0000

I am the voice of self-love. I've heard everything self-loathing has to say. It's OK. Nothing new there. My job is to support the self - no matter how he's feeling. I'm here, and have always been here. In fact, I was Present before the seed met the egg. When his mother was stressed, didn't want to be pregnant, smoked cigarettes and got sick, I was here. I'm the real nurturer. In me, the self can always feel safe.