An unflinching, insight-rich look at addiction, healing, and renewal through the braided lenses of Zen practice and 12-step recovery.
In 12-Step Zen, Peter Kuhn shares a deeply personal story of struggle, transformation, and spiritual awakening. Drawing on his lived experience, the timeless wisdom of the Buddha, and the guiding principles of the Twelve Steps, he offers practical tools for living with integrity, presence, and an open heart. Through candid storytelling and profound insight, he shows how suffering can be understood, navigated, and ultimately transformed.
Whether you are on the path of recovery, seeking spiritual growth, or supporting others in need, this book illuminates the intersection of mindfulness and recovery. Learn to:
• Recognize suffering and its causes, and transform it with awareness and compassion
• Cultivate everyday qualities of awakening-the Seven Factors of Enlightenment-to nourish peace and clarity
• Integrate the principles of the Twelve Steps with Buddhist practice to sustain healing and personal growth
• Find freedom and meaning through community, self-inquiry, and mindful living
Honest, inspiring, and practical, 12-Step Zen is a companion for anyone ready to turn life's challenges into opportunities for growth, and to walk a path toward liberation-one mindful step at a time.
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Peter Kuhn is a longtime practitioner in the Plum Village Zen tradition and a passionate advocate for healing through recovery and Dharma. After entering his first treatment program at age 14, he spent two decades in active addiction before beginning a path of spiritual transformation in 1986. Ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh in 2010 as "True Ocean of Joy," he cofounded True Freedom, a prison pen-pal program, and has led Twelve-Step Zen groups for over a decade.