2024 Summit

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 have topics to share from other members of the BRN network and board.

Event program

Thursday, Oct. 10th

TimeActivity
4:00 – 6:00 PMRegistration and Check-In
6:15 PMDinner
8:00 PMInformal Networking and Peer Support

Friday Oct. 11th

7:00 – 9:00 AMMain Registration open in space outside Zendo
7:30 – 8:00 AMMorning Sit – Meditation
8:15 – 9:00 AMBreakfast
Main Conference Begins
9:00 – 9:30 AMWelcome and Housekeeping
9:30 – 9:45 AMMeet the BRN Board and Q&A
9:45 – 10:15 AMGratitude talk and Meditation with Walt Opie
10:15 – 10:30 AMBreak
10:30 – 12:00 PMProcess Addiction with Thomas Tran
The Three Realms: Setting Boundaries for Any Process Addiction (A Buddhist Approach)
What does Safer Sangha Mean to you? Community Talks with Affinity Group discussions (Neurodiversity, Self-identified Men’s, Self-identified Women’s) Hosted by Vimalasara
12:00 – 2:00 PMLunch & Break
2:00 – 3:00 PMKeynote Talk with Kevin Griffin
3:00 – 4:00 PMTalk: ELSA Recovery and Q&A with Cathyrn Jacobs
4:00 – 5:00 PMRecovery Sampler Meetings
Recovery Dharma, 12 Step, ELSA Recovery, BIPOC,
5:00 – 5:45 PMFree Time / Open Space for Impromptu Meetings
5:45 – 7:30 PMDinner
8:00 PMCampfire and Evening Discussions

Saturday, Oct. 12th

7:30 – 8:00 AMMorning Sit – Meditation
Walt Opie
8:00 – 9:30 AMBreakfast & Break
9:30 – 10:30 AMSelf compassion workshop
10:30 – 11:00 AMBreak
11:00 AM – 12:30 PMVimalasara Mason-John
Talk: Beyond Recovery
12:30 – 2:00 PMLunch & Break
1:15pm Brownbag Recovery App presentation.
2:00 – 2:45 PMPanel: Start, Build, and Sustain a Buddhist Recovery Meeting
3:00 – 3:45 PMA Personal Story  from Jay Dee Daugherty
4:00 – 5:00 PMRecovery Sampler Meetings
8-Step, Noble Steps, Sit & Share, LGBTQ
5:30 – 7:30 PMDinner & Break
7:30 PMOpen Mic Night Showcase (Music, poetry, humor, etc.)

Sunday, Oct. 13th

7:30 – 8:15 AMMorning Sit – Meditation – Silasiri
8:30 – 9:30 AMBreakfast
9:30 – 10:30 AMVince Cullen
Talk: Forgiveness
10:30 – 11:30 AMFuture of BRN – Introduction of new website, podcasts, and offerings
Call for Dana and Interest in joining BRN
11:30 – 12:30 PMCleanup (Samu) and Departure

Event Information

This is not just a conference; it is also intended to be a retreat. We will be sharing meals and lodging and including aspects of a retreat such as meditation, music, and other opportunities to hang out and get to know each other. Arrive Thursday for networking and meditation. Main programming starts Friday morning. Experience the beauty of Fairview Lake, nestled by the Delaware River Water Gap.

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.

More event information is available on our eventbrite page 

We hope to meet you there!

With warmth and kindness,
The Buddhist Recovery Network Board

Questions can be sent to summit@buddhistrecovery.org

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