Buddhist Recovery Network Summit 2024

Join us for the weekend of October 10th through the 13th at the Fairview Lake YMCA in Stillwater, New Jersey for an inspiring gathering hosted by the Buddhist Recovery Network. This event will feature some of our most beloved BRN Academy speakers, including Kevin Griffin, Valerie Mason-John (Vimalasara), and Vince Cullen. We are also excited to introduce new voices such as Cathryn Jacob from Elsa Recovery and a keynote speaker yet to be announced.

Throughout the weekend, we will delve into a range of thought-provoking topics designed to enrich your journey in Buddhist recovery.
Highlights include:

• Creating a Safer Sangha
• Navigating Process Addictions
• Embracing Neurodiversity in Buddhist Recovery
• "Higher Power" in Recovery?
• A Workshop on Self-Compassion
• Mentorship in Your Buddhist Recovery Journey
• Teachers, Peers, and Facilitators: Roles in Recovery
• Suttas and Teachings Relevant to Recovery
• Cultivating Gratitude in Recovery
• Service as a Path to Recovery
• Building and Sustaining Buddhist Recovery Meetings
• Overcoming Shame and Cultural Stigma in Addiction
• Forgiveness: An Appropriate Response

Accommodation will be in cozy cabins, each sleeping 10-12 people, with both co-ed and single-gender options available. In addition, there are numerous vacation rental options in the area
Bedding is not provided and will need to be purchased as a $30 add-on or brought with you.
Meals
Depending on your length of stay meals will be provided which are vegetarian, with vegan and gluten-free options.
Location
Fairview Lake YMCA (fairviewlakeymca.org) an ACA accredited camp, is beautifully situated on a mile-long lake, adjacent to the Delaware River Water Gap National Recreation Area's lush forest.

We look forward to welcoming you for a weekend of learning, reflection, and community!
If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please email [email protected] and let us know how much you can afford. Scholarship requests will be considered in November.

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