Interview about Waking Up… Anywhere!
Noel Sweeney interviewed Vince Cullen about the forthcoming ‘Waking Up to This Life‘ one-day workshop.
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Booze, Buddhism & the Body
BOOZE, BUDDHISM AND THE BODY WITH VINCE CULLEN Vince Cullen joins Mark Walsh to talk addiction and Buddhism. They discuss what addiction is and how the body the relevant to it, why the body is central to Buddhist practice and how mindfulness can help with addictions of all kinds from alcohol, to drugs, to food to Facebook! Vince and Mark […]
» Read moreWhat is “Buddhist Recovery” ?
What are the Defining Characteristics of Buddhist Recovery? Disclaimer! “My views and opinions are simply that; views and opinions. They are subject to change over time; and they are not necessarily the Truth.” Kevin Griffin, Noah Levine, Vimalasara and myself each had about 10-minutes to share our thoughts on ‘Buddhist Recovery’. But that’s not enough time! In short, for me, […]
» Read moreBuddhist Recovery Summit – October 2017
The Buddhist Recovery Summit (website) The Buddhist Recovery Summit 2017, organized by the Northwest Dharma Association, in conjunction with the Buddhist Recovery Network, was held at Gwinwood Retreat Center in Lacey, Washington on the weekend of October 20-22, 2017. Some of the questions we explored included: What are the defining characteristics of Buddhist recovery? How does Buddhist recovery intersect with the Twelve-Step model? What are […]
» Read moreFrom Avijja to Nirvana – a personal reflection on the journey from confusion to liberation
A personal reflection on the journey from Confusion to Liberation via some basic Buddhist principles, some modern evolutionary psychology, an 18-century Scottish philosopher and Charles Darwin; Oh… and a lot of short-term sexual gratification! www.worldwideinsight.org/vince-cullen-26-11-2016/ On Saturday, November 26th, 2016 I gave this podcast for the World Wide Insight: Healing & Insight channel. The podcast consists of a 30-minute meditation followed by […]
» Read moreThe ‘Truth’ about Buddhist Recovery & Awakening to What Really Is
On Saturday, May 28th, 2016 I gave a podcast for the World Wide Insight: Healing & Insight channel. The podcast consists of a 30-minute meditation followed by a 30-minute talk then concludes with 30-minutes of questions and answers. www.worldwideinsight.org/vince-cullen-28-05-2018/ Many thanks to everyone who made this online event happen 🙂 www.worldwideinsight.org/vince-cullen-28-05-2018/ Related post: There is no such thing as ‘Buddhist Recovery’
» Read moreA Template for Forgiveness
On Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 I gave a podcast for the World Wide Insight: Healing & Insight channel. The podcast consists of a 30-minute meditation followed by a 30-minute talk then concludes with 30-minutes of questions and answers. www.worldwideinsight.org/vince-cullen-23-01-2016/ My talk and the video are a little bit jittery to start with but it does all settle down. Many thanks to […]
» Read moreVince Cullen and Vomiting Your Way to Sobriety in Thailand
A colourful story… www.thefix.com/content/man-vow-–-interview-vince-cullen For more about the unique approach to detoxification and recovery at Wat Thamkrabok in Thailand see – Wat Thamkrabok For more information about taking ‘Sajja’ beyond Wat Thamkrabok see – Sajja – A Practice for Transformation
» Read moreCold Turkey in a Hot Climate: Detox Treatment at Wat Tham Krabok
Addiction treatment from a unique Buddhist perspective. I wrote the article ‘Cold Turkey in a Hot Climate: Detox Treatment at Wat Tham Krabok‘ for the special ‘Addiction‘ issue of the Buddhist magazine ‘Inquiring Mind‘ in 2010. It seems like a long time ago now but the content is still just as valid today. This special edition of ‘Inquiring Mind’ also […]
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