Recomended Readings - Recovery
There are 5 key texts that are often referenced at the Temple's Meetings. Read as much or as little as you would like. Remember, this is YOUR Journey and you will gain as much as you put in. As we say in the rooms, "it works if you work it!"
- Big Book of AA - Kindle Edition / Physical Copy / Read Online
- 12 & 12 of AA- Kindle Edition / Physical Copy / Read Online
- One Breath at a Time - Available on Amazon
- Buddhism & The Twelve Steps Workbook - Available on Amazon
- Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps. - Available to Purchase in person or online from the Temple's Gift shop: Buddha For You
Step By Step Outline
Step 1
Suggested Readings:
Big Book of AA, read Preface pages xi through pg 43.
12 & 12 of AA, read pages 21-24.
Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps, read pages 1-13.
One Breath at a Time, read pages 5-29.
Step 2
Suggested Readings:
Big Book of AA, read pages 44-57.
12 & 12 of AA, read pages 25-33.
Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps, read pages 15-26.
One Breath at a Time, read pages 30-50.
Step 3
Suggested Readings:
Big Book of AA, read pages 58-63.
12 & 12 of AA, read pages 34-41.
Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps, read pages 27-41.
One Breath at a Time, read pages 51-85.
Step 4
Suggested Readings:
Big Book of AA, read pages 63-71.
12 & 12 of AA, read pages 42-54.
Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps, read pages 43-61.
One Breath at a Time, read pages 89-118.
Step 5
Suggested Readings:
Big Book of AA, read pages 72-75
12 & 12 of AA, read pages 55-62.
Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps, read pages 63-76.
One Breath at a Time, read pages 119-136.
Step 6
Suggested Readings:
Big Book of AA, read pages 76
12 & 12 of AA, read pages 63-69.
Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps, read pages 77-95.
One Breath at a Time, read pages 137-156.
Step 7
Suggested Readings:
Big Book of AA, read pages 76
12 & 12 of AA, read pages 70-76.
Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps, read pages 97-108.
One Breath at a Time, read pages 157-178.
Step 8
Suggested Readings:
Big Book of AA, read pages 76-84.
12 & 12 of AA, read pages 77-82.
Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps, read pages 109-123.
One Breath at a Time, read pages 179-189.
Step 9
Suggested Readings:
Big Book of AA, read pages 76-84.
12 & 12 of AA, read pages 83-87.
Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps, read pages 109-123.
One Breath at a Time, read pages 190-203.
Step 10
Suggested Readings:
Big Book of AA, read pages 84-85.
12 & 12 of AA, read pages 88-95.
Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps, read pages 125-141.
One Breath at a Time, read pages 207-224.
Step 11
Suggested Readings:
Big Book of AA, read pages 85-88.
12 & 12 of AA, read pages 96-105.
Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps, read pages 143-161.
One Breath at a Time, read pages 225-249.
Step 12
Suggested Readings:
Big Book of AA, read pages 89-103.
12 & 12 of AA, read pages 106-125.
Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps, read pages 163-170.
One Breath at a Time, read pages 250-275.