Darren Littlejohn
Darren Littlejohn
What is a Buddhist Higher Power and/or How Do Buddhists in Recovery Pray?
What is a Buddhist Higher Power and/or How Do Buddhists in Recovery Pray?
What is a Buddhist Higher Power and/or How Do Buddhists in Recovery Pray?
Friday 22nd September 2023
Explore Buddhist prayer and the concept of a higher power in recovery with Darren Littlejohn on The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Episode 103.
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Episode Overview
- Delving into the complexities of Buddhist prayer and the concept of a higher power in recovery
- Exploring the challenges of trust and surrender, particularly for individuals with adverse childhood experiences
- Emphasizing the importance of intentional and mindful prayer as a means of fostering compassion and self-awareness
- Encouraging engagement in self-compassion and nurturing practices to address deep-rooted fears and vulnerabilities
- Offering valuable insights into the transformative journey towards understanding the complexities of prayer, self-compassion, and the pursuit of inner peace
What is prayer? Everybody knows what prayer is. If you've ever been in a situation where you're completely powerless, I think we all just pray naturally.
Ever wondered how Buddhists incorporate prayer into their recovery journey? Episode 103 of The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast, hosted by Darren Littlejohn, dives into this very topic. Starting with a reading from the Sutra of Golden Light, Darren transitions into an engaging discussion about the obstacles to prayer and spiritual growth. He challenges listeners to rethink their approach to prayer, emphasizing the importance of intention and mindfulness, rather than turning to prayer only in times of crisis.
Darren explores the concept of a higher power from a Buddhist perspective, shedding light on how individuals in recovery can navigate this often complex idea. He draws from his extensive experience to discuss the deep-rooted fears and vulnerabilities that can make it challenging to trust and surrender to a higher power, especially for those with traumatic pasts or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Throughout the episode, Darren's empathetic and candid style offers a unique perspective on the practice of prayer.
He highlights how intentional and mindful prayer can foster compassion and self-awareness, encouraging listeners to engage in nurturing practices. The conversation delves into the significance of meditation, self-compassion, and wisdom cultivation as tools for recovery. This episode is a transformative journey towards understanding the complexities of prayer and self-compassion. Darren's insights provide valuable guidance for anyone struggling with trust and surrender in their recovery process.
Whether you're new to Buddhist practices or looking to deepen your spiritual path, this episode offers profound reflections on finding inner peace and embracing a higher power.