Additional Resources: Books, Teachers & Workshops

The following is a list of recommend Buddhist teachers that many in our recovery community have found helpful for seeking additional guidance. Please do not limit yourself to this list of suggested teachers, books, and podcasts; instead, utilize it as a starting point for the next step in your own recovery process.

Trained as a Buddhist monk in the forests of Thailand, Jack has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practices to the West.
RECOMMENDED BOOK
The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology
WHY THIS BOOK?
You can think of The Wise Heart as the unabridged version of the Recovery Dharma workbook expanding on all the chapters, practices, and principles.
PODCAST: Heart Wisdom Podcast  (200+ Episodes of Dharma Talks)
WEBSITE: JackKornfield.com (Free guided meditations)

Tara Brach’s teachings blend Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices, embracing a mindful attention to our inner life, and a full, compassionate engagement with our outer world.
RECOMMENDED BOOK
Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of RAIN
WHY THIS BOOK?
The Practice of R.A.I.N (Recognize. Allow. Investigate. Nurture) allows us to better manage our cravings, and addictive minds. An in-depth training guide.
WEBSITE: TaraBrach.com (Lots of free guided meditations)

Co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Barre, Massachusetts with Jack Kornfield and Joseph Goldstein, Sharon is a world renowned meditation teacher best known for her works on metta loving-kindness and self-forgiveness.
RECOMMENDED BOOK
Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness
WEBSITE: SharonSalzberg.com
(200+ Free Podcasts / Dharma Talks)

BOOKS – APPS – OTHER

1. Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation: A 28-Day Program
By Sharon Salzberg
If you are new to a Buddhist-inspired meditative practice, this is the perfect place to begin. Designed as a 28-day, at-home course in meditation, Sharon kindly and gently provides the foundation for a flourishing Buddhist practice. Recorded guided meditations are also included with the purchase of this book.

2. Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
by Jon Kabat-Zinn
A New York Times best seller that provides a perfect companion to the Recovery Dharma workbook. Most chapters are only 3 to 4 pages long, making this an ideal ‘Daily Reflections’ book for early sobriety.

3. The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
by Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hanh was a world renowned Zen Buddhist monk with more than 100 books published to his name. The Miracle of Mindfulness remains one of his best known works, and it consider by many as the ideal starting place to learn more from this well known Zen master.

-Insight Timer Meditation App
There are many wonderful meditation apps, however our community has found the Insight Timer Meditation App to stand head and shoulders above the rest.

-Recovery Dharma – YouTube Channel
At the back of Recovery Dharma workbook, you will find a variety of recommended meditation scripts. Please check out the free Recovery Dharma YouTube channel that lists recording of all these meditations for free!

Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening
By Joseph Goldstein
For those who are looking to truly deepen their understanding of the Buddha’s teaching on mindfulness and meditation, Joseph Goldstein provides us with what many consider the most accessible yet detailed teaching of what is known as the Satipatthana sutra. Intended for advanced students.