The Dharma as a Vehicle for Overcoming Addiction with Dave Smith

When:
@ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm America/Denver Timezone
2019-10-18T13:00:00-06:00
2019-10-18T15:00:00-06:00
Where:
Bozeman Dharma Center
1019 E Main St #202
Bozeman, MT 59715
USA

The Dharma as a Vehicle for Overcoming Addiction

with Dave Smith

Friday, October 18

7:00 – 9:00 pm

 

Over the last two decades, many people have experienced success integrating mindfulness and Buddhism into their process of recovery from all forms of addictive behaviors. In this talk, Dave explores how Buddhist philosophies and mindfulness practices have been recognized and implemented as a verifiable approach to treating all forms of addiction including the many ways Buddhist teachings can be used as tools for recovery. Whether on its own, or integrated into a 12 step-based program, the benefits of meditative inquiry can have immeasurable results for well-being and spiritual awakening. Dave will discuss these ideas and offer multiple perspectives and practices that support both practice and the process of recovery.

This event is appropriate for anyone who has interest in the topic. All are welcome.

Suggested, optional donation of $5-$15.  No one turned away for lack of funds.

About Dave Smith

Dave Smith is an internationally recognized Buddhist meditation teacher, addiction treatment specialist, and published author. His background is rooted in the Insight Meditation tradition and he was empowered to teach through the Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society. He has extensive experience bringing meditative interventions into jails, prisons, youth detention centers and addiction treatment facilities. Dave teaches residential meditation retreats and classes, provides trainings and consulting in both secular and Buddhist contexts, and works with students through his meditation mentoring program. He recently founded Rebel Saint Dharma and lives in Paonia, Colorado. You can learn more about Dave from his website, here.

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