In this program, three members of Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling discuss Addiction and Recovery.
We will explore what addiction is and the paths out of it. We will then discuss addiction and recovery from a Buddhist perspective.
We start with the belief that the propensity to “crave” exists within all of us. From this basic understanding we will look at addiction and recovery with the eyes of compassion.
Finally one of the team will give a personal account of their recovery. Our aim is to develop a compassionate understanding of addiction and those who suffer from it.
The members of this team are not authorities in the recovery field. But we will strive to lead an initial investigation that is honest, unbiased, heartfelt and factual.
This discussion will be of interest to those whose lives have been touched by addiction, those in recovery and those who are merely curious about these investigations.
Schedule (all times are Eastern Time)
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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About Lama Tom
Lama Tom Broadwater became a student of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche in1999. He completed a 3 year retreat in 2012. He currently serves as an Associate Lama at Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling Buddhist Meditation Center in Columbus OH. Coal miner 4 years. Social worker and social administrator 35 years. Married 45 years. Father of two daughters and 3 grandchildren.
About Tanya Schroeder
Tanya is an independently licensed social worker with experience in group, individual and family therapy in a myriad of settings. She’s worked with folks dealing with mental health concerns, substance abuse, trauma, and loss. Currently Tanya is an outpatient social worker at OSU. Tanya first visited Columbus KTC in 2005, and has been serving as a volunteer for many years.
About Chuck Drake
Chuck is currently administrative Director of Columbus KTC. He has served in other Board positions over the years. Chuck took refuge with Khenpo Karthar in 1981. His current practice is Vajrasattva mantra. Chuck has been participating in 12-Step recovery programs since 1986.
