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The Zen of Recovery
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The Zen of Recovery
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The Zen of Recovery
A Practical Synthesis of the Twelve Steps and the Eightfold Path
Author: Mel Ash
About the Book
In The Zen of Recovery, Mel Ash offers a groundbreaking bridge between Eastern philosophy and Western recovery wisdom, bringing together the mindfulness of Zen Buddhism and the spiritual principles of the Twelve Steps. With honesty, humor, and humility, Ash shares how both traditions lead toward the same ultimate goal — liberation from suffering, self-deception, and attachment.
Drawing from his own experiences as an abused child, alcoholic, and Zen student turned dharma teacher, Ash presents a deeply personal yet universal guide to awakening. Through the lens of AA’s Twelve Steps and Zen’s Eightfold Path, he explores how meditation, awareness, and compassion can transform addiction, shame, and emotional pain into wisdom and freedom.
You don’t need to be Buddhist to benefit from this book — its message of presence, acceptance, and inner peace resonates with anyone seeking serenity and self-understanding.
🌿 What You’ll Learn
- How the Twelve Steps align with the Eightfold Path as parallel journeys toward awakening
- Ways to bring Zen mindfulness into everyday recovery practice
- The power of meditation to dissolve fear, craving, and ego-centered thinking
- How to experience serenity “one day at a time” through awareness and compassion
- Practical exercises to cultivate inner stillness, self-acceptance, and connection with others
🕉️ Core Teachings
- Suffering is not failure — it’s the starting point of transformation.
- Letting go is not giving up; it’s awakening to the truth of the present moment.
- Recovery is enlightenment in daily life — learning to live awake, honest, and free.
- Zen and the Twelve Steps both point toward humility, service, and self-discovery.
💬 Praise for The Zen of Recovery
“A moving synthesis of East and West — wise, compassionate, and practical. Mel Ash speaks to the heart of recovery with the insight of a seasoned teacher and the honesty of someone who’s walked the path.”
“A fresh and inspiring guide that brings ancient Zen principles into the modern struggle for sobriety and serenity.”
🌸 Why You’ll Love It
- Integrative: Combines spiritual traditions for a balanced recovery path.
- Authentic: Rooted in the author’s lived experience and years of practice.
- Accessible: Makes Zen teachings understandable for newcomers and non-Buddhists.
- Transformative: Teaches how to find peace in the midst of struggle and imperfection.
✍️ About the Author
Mel Ash (1949–2011) was a Zen teacher, artist, and writer known for his innovative work connecting spirituality, creativity, and recovery. A former authorized Zen teacher in a traditional lineage, Ash led workshops nationwide on Zen, Beat spirituality, and alternative psychology.
He is also the author of Beat Spirit: The Way of the Beat Writers as a Living Spiritual Practice and Shaving the Inside of Your Skull. Deeply immersed in both art and spiritual life, Ash lived in Providence, Rhode Island, where he taught, created, and inspired others to awaken to their true nature.
Category: Spiritual Growth • Recovery & Sobriety • Mindfulness & Meditation
Tone: Reflective • Honest • Enlightening • Grounded
Perfect For:
- People in recovery seeking a spiritual path without dogma
- Zen practitioners exploring integration with the Twelve Steps
- Those struggling with addiction, trauma, or restlessness of spirit
- Readers seeking mindfulness practices for daily serenity
“When we sit still and face ourselves without judgment, we find that recovery and enlightenment are not two separate journeys — but one.”
— Mel Ash, The Zen of Recovery
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