Some members of the Silky Oak Zen Community, offer peer support for people who are suffering because of addiction problems, substance abuse, depression, stress, burnout, or other forms of obsessive behaviour. We offer a learning space for those who would like to work on relieving their stresses and anxieties. In a large sense we are all in recovery and from this position of recovery, our practice lies in awakening the heart of wisdom and compassion. This heart is our own true heart—the essence of peace, harmony and joy—and it is not separate from the heart of all beings.
We are currently researching a list of helpful resources and will provide future reviews. The following have been located at The Buddhist Recovery Network (BRN).
- Mel Ash: The Zen of Recovery, 1993 (Highly Recommended)
- William Alexander: Cool Water, 1997 (Book)
- David Schneider: Street Zen (First published in 1993), 2000 (Book)
- Claude Anshin Thomas: At Hell’s Gate, 2004 (Book)
- Judith Ragir, Zen Priest and Teacher: 12 Step Audio Lectures (First published 2004), 2006 (Podcast)
- Martine Batchelor: Let Go, 2007 (Book)
- Edited by Robert Epstein: The Breath of Surrender, 2009 (Book)
- Bill Krumbein: Twelve & Zen (eBook available from Amazon’s Kindle Store), 2012 (Book)
- Marcus Conte: Wake Yourself Up, 2012 (Book)
See also:
Doug C. - A Buddhist’s Insight into the 12 Steps of Recovery 
San Francisco Zen Center - 9 Essays
Buddhism & The 12 Step Model of Recovery... 
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