The Buddhist Guide to Recovery
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Blending the wisdom of Zen Buddhism and 12-step recovery, the path is one of awakening through presence, surrender, and self-inquiry. Through meditation, spiritual reflection, and practical action, suffering is met with awareness, and attachments are loosened. The stillness of Zen and the honesty of the 12 steps reveal a way beyond craving, fear, and illusion—toward a life of clarity, humility, and compassionate service. Each moment offers the opportunity for liberation, not through force, but through deep acceptance and right effort.
Freedom is found in presence, acceptance, and compassionate action.
This moment holds something unique for your journey. Stillness reveals itself in unexpected ways throughout daily life.
Crafted by the visionary team at AiYogi — an alliance of thought-leaders and spiritual guides from around the world — this space is designed to blend ancient wisdom with modern insight. Rooted in the deep teachings of Zen and the transformative power of 12-step recovery, every reflection invites a journey toward clarity, presence, and compassionate action.
Through the collective wisdom of diverse traditions, the path unfolds — not as doctrine, but as an open invitation to awaken to the freedom already within.