Finding Balance: Pawo Dorje's Journey Through Recovery
Episode Overview
Embrace a balanced approach to recovery, focusing on harm reduction. Use meditation and mindfulness to foster self-awareness. Understand the importance of community and service in healing. Explore the Middle Path as a guide for personal growth. Recognise the role of compassion in supporting others.
"Recovery is about finding your balance between life's extremes."
Pawo Dorje, a recovery coach and dharma practitioner, joins the Buddhist Recovery Network Podcast to share his unique journey through addiction and healing. With nearly 15 years of recovery experience, Pawo's story is one of resilience and transformation. From his early struggles with addiction to his profound connection with Tibetan Buddhism, Pawo brings a fresh perspective on recovery that intertwines spirituality and evidence-based healing.
The episode dives into the Middle Path Recovery Project, a movement Pawo founded to encourage self-defined sobriety and harm reduction. Through personal anecdotes, Pawo explains how embracing a balanced approach can help individuals navigate their own recovery journeys. His insights into meditation and mindfulness offer listeners practical tools for fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation. Pawo's reflections on living in a spiritual community at the Tara Mandala Retreat Center highlight the power of connection and service in recovery.
His experiences working in mental health and crisis response provide valuable lessons on supporting those in distress, underscoring the importance of compassion and understanding. Whether you're new to recovery or seeking fresh insights, this episode offers a blend of wisdom and practical advice. Pawo's candid sharing encourages you to explore your own path with kindness and curiosity. Discover how the Middle Path can guide you towards a more fulfilling life.