Although the twelve-Steps began with Alcoholics Anonymous,
today there are dozens of twelve-step programs addressing every form of
addiction imaginable.One trait
all of these programs share is a focus on spirituality.While no one dogma is advocated, a
regular practice of prayer and meditation is encouraged.
In The Twelve Step Buddhist, Darren Littlejohn explores the
relationship between each steps and modern Buddhism while providing a model for
recovering addicts who want to take a Eastern approach to their twelve-step recovery.
In this interview Darren shares some insights as to how a
recovering person might benefit from the teaching and practice of Buddhism in
conjunction with their twelve-step work.