Shinzen tells of how awareness gained through mindfulness meditation permanently shifted his experience - freeing him from an addiction. http://www.basicmindfulness.org
This is part of an interview Shinzen Young did with Stephanie Nash in August 2009.
The purpose of this interview was to 'get the scoop' on Shinzen - the man behind the techniques. See other segments being posted over next few weeks for some good stories.
(Editing graciously contributed by Bruce Malm.)
Mindfulness meditation has been invaluable in coping with the awful effects of benzodiazepine withdrawal, however this class of drugs is much, much more powerful than marijuana and it has taken a very long time to do so. But it has been very helpful nonetheless.
squamish4244 5 months ago
I too was a heavy pot smoker before my first Vipassana course. It's now over 5 years since I've smoked and I feel so much better for it.
gshmn 1 year ago 5