An unflinching, insight-rich look at addiction, healing, and renewal through Zen practice and Twelve-Step recovery

In 12-Step Zen, Peter Kuhn shares a deeply personal story of struggle, transformation, and spiritual awakening. Drawing on his lived experience, the timeless wisdom of the Buddha, and the guiding principles of the modern Twelve Steps movement, he offers practical tools for living with integrity, presence, and an open heart. Through candid storytelling and profound insight, he shows how suffering can be understood, navigated, and ultimately transformed.

Whether you are on the path of recovery, seeking spiritual growth, or supporting others in need, this book illuminates the intersection of mindfulness and recovery.

Learn to:

• Recognize suffering and its causes, and transform it with awareness and compassion

• Cultivate everyday Zen—the Seven Factors of Enlightenment—to nourish peace and clarity

• Integrate the principles of the Twelve Steps with Buddhist practice to sustain healing and personal growth

• Find freedom and meaning through community, self-inquiry, and mindful living

Honest, inspiring, and practical, 12-Step Zen is a companion for anyone ready to turn life’s challenges into opportunities for growth, and to walk a path toward liberation—one mindful step at a time.