Yoga Kula, Berkeley – Meditation Group

Yoga Kula 1700 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

I am substituting for Wes Nisker at his regular Berkeley meditation group. Sit and dharma talk.

Dharma and Recovery – Spirit Rock

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

This group meets on the second Friday of each month to explore the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teaching and practices. Held on an ongoing basis, we welcome people who identify with any of the full range of addictions - from substances, to behaviors, to habitual thought and emotional patterns. Each gathering begins with a […]

Spirit Rock – Dharma and Recovery

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

A monthly class meeting on the second Friday of each month at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. The class explores topics of Buddhism/12 Step recovery.

Eight-week Buddhism and the 12 Steps class series (Feb 18-Apr 8)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

In this 8-week series we will work through the 12 Steps using Buddhist teachings and practices. We will explore how traditional recovery language and themes can be understood through the lens of dharma, and how mindfulness meditation can support our recovery. Major themes include, powerlessness, Higher Power, inventory, letting go, and spiritual awakening. The class […]

Daylong at Against the Stream

Against the Stream 1001 Colorado Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, United States

Mindful Recovery: The Path of Awareness. A daylong retreat at Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society, Santa Monica. https://www.againstthestream.org/programs/calendar/

Napa Insight Meditation Group – Evening Talk

UU Fellowship 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA, United States

The Napa Valley Meditation Group meets every Tuesday from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Napa (1625 Salvador Ave).  All levels of experience are welcome.

Eight-week Buddhism and the 12 Steps class series (Feb 18-Apr 8)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

In this 8-week series we will work through the 12 Steps using Buddhist teachings and practices. We will explore how traditional recovery language and themes can be understood through the lens of dharma, and how mindfulness meditation can support our recovery. Major themes include, powerlessness, Higher Power, inventory, letting go, and spiritual awakening. The class […]

Eight-week Buddhism and the 12 Steps class series (Feb 18-Apr 8)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

In this 8-week series we will work through the 12 Steps using Buddhist teachings and practices. We will explore how traditional recovery language and themes can be understood through the lens of dharma, and how mindfulness meditation can support our recovery. Major themes include, powerlessness, Higher Power, inventory, letting go, and spiritual awakening. The class […]

Eight-week Buddhism and the 12 Steps class series (Feb 18-Apr 8)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

In this 8-week series we will work through the 12 Steps using Buddhist teachings and practices. We will explore how traditional recovery language and themes can be understood through the lens of dharma, and how mindfulness meditation can support our recovery. Major themes include, powerlessness, Higher Power, inventory, letting go, and spiritual awakening. The class […]

Spirit Rock – Dharma and Recovery

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

A monthly class meeting on the second Friday of each month at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. The class explores topics of Buddhism/12 Step recovery.

Eight-week Buddhism and the 12 Steps class series (Feb 18-Apr 8)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

In this 8-week series we will work through the 12 Steps using Buddhist teachings and practices. We will explore how traditional recovery language and themes can be understood through the lens of dharma, and how mindfulness meditation can support our recovery. Major themes include, powerlessness, Higher Power, inventory, letting go, and spiritual awakening. The class […]

Eight-week Buddhism and the 12 Steps class series (Feb 18-Apr 8)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

In this 8-week series we will work through the 12 Steps using Buddhist teachings and practices. We will explore how traditional recovery language and themes can be understood through the lens of dharma, and how mindfulness meditation can support our recovery. Major themes include, powerlessness, Higher Power, inventory, letting go, and spiritual awakening. The class […]

Eight-week Buddhism and the 12 Steps class series (Feb 18-Apr 8)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

In this 8-week series we will work through the 12 Steps using Buddhist teachings and practices. We will explore how traditional recovery language and themes can be understood through the lens of dharma, and how mindfulness meditation can support our recovery. Major themes include, powerlessness, Higher Power, inventory, letting go, and spiritual awakening. The class […]

Eight-week Buddhism and the 12 Steps class series (Feb 18-Apr 8)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

In this 8-week series we will work through the 12 Steps using Buddhist teachings and practices. We will explore how traditional recovery language and themes can be understood through the lens of dharma, and how mindfulness meditation can support our recovery. Major themes include, powerlessness, Higher Power, inventory, letting go, and spiritual awakening. The class […]

Spirit Rock – Dharma and Recovery

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

A monthly class meeting on the second Friday of each month at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. The class explores topics of Buddhism/12 Step recovery.

Berkeley Monastery Dharma and Recovery

Berkeley Buddhist Monastery 2304 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to explore the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teaching and practices. Held on an ongoing basis, we welcome people who identify with any of the full range of addictions - from substances, to behaviors, to habitual thought and emotional patterns. Each gathering begins with a […]

Marin Sangha

St Luke Presbyterian Church 10 Bayview Drive, San Rafael, CA, United States

Meditation and Dharma talk.

Recovering Joy: Living a Mindful Life

Seattle Insight Meditation Society 2729 6th Avenue South, seattle, WA, United States

If spiritual work is to have any purpose at all, there must be the possibility of finding happiness. And yet, meditation can become another tedious task to be completed or opportunity for self-judgment. This evening talk will focus on the ways we can see the inherent joy in our practice as well as find ways […]

Spirit Rock – Dharma and Recovery

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

A monthly class meeting on the second Friday of each month at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. The class explores topics of Buddhism/12 Step recovery. GUEST TEACHER TBA

Mountain Stream Daylong retreat

Mountain Stream Medit 710 Zion Street, Nevada City, CA, United States

The Four Foundations of Letting Go On this daylong retreat we will explore how the Four Foundations of Mindfulness can help us to let go of sensual craving, aversion, and clinging to a separate self--the things the Buddha points to as the causes of suffering. We will explore the practices offered in this key Buddhist […]

Berkeley Monastery Dharma and Recovery

Berkeley Buddhist Monastery 2304 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to explore the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teaching and practices. Held on an ongoing basis, we welcome people who identify with any of the full range of addictions – from substances, to behaviors, to habitual thought and emotional patterns. Each gathering begins with a […]

Benicia Sangha

Benicia Sangha St Paul's Episcopal Church, 120 East J St, Bencia, CA, United States

Meditation and Dharma Talk.

Spirit Rock – Dharma and Recovery

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

A monthly class meeting on the second Friday of each month at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. The class explores topics of Buddhism/12 Step recovery.

Berkeley Monastery Dharma and Recovery

Berkeley Buddhist Monastery 2304 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to explore the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teaching and practices. Held on an ongoing basis, we welcome people who identify with any of the full range of addictions – from substances, to behaviors, to habitual thought and emotional patterns. Each gathering begins with a […]

Spirit Rock – Dharma and Recovery

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

A monthly class meeting on the second Friday of each month at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. The class explores topics of Buddhism/12 Step recovery.

Berkeley Meditation and Dharma Talk

Ashtanga Yoga 933 Parker St, Berkeley, CA, United States

I will be substituting for Will Kabat-Zinn at his group. They meet at Ashtanga Yoga 933 Parker St, Berkeley, 7:00-9:00pm.

Napa Valley Insight Buddhism & 12 Steps Daylong

UU Fellowship 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA, United States

This daylong retreat will explore the connection between Buddhist teachings and practice and 12 Step recovery. The emphasis will be on developing a mindfulness meditation practice to support your recovery. The day will include meditation instruction, lecture, discussion and interactive exercises. Appropriate for experienced or beginning meditators and anyone in recovery from anything.

Recovering Joy at Yoga Kula

Yoga Kula 1700 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

Recovering Joy: A Mindful Life after Addiction. In this half day workshop Kevin will draw from his latest book to talk about how Buddhist practices and teachings can support a joyful life in recovery. He will include meditation instruction and interactive exercises as well as lecture and discussion. Books will be available for sale.

$10 – $40

Berkeley Monastery Dharma and Recovery

Berkeley Buddhist Monastery 2304 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to explore the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teaching and practices. Held on an ongoing basis, we welcome people who identify with any of the full range of addictions – from substances, to behaviors, to habitual thought and emotional patterns. Each gathering begins with a […]

London Insight Center Daylong

London Insight The Old Courthouse 43 Renfrew Rd SE11 4NA, LONDON, United Kingdom

If recovery and 12 Step work is to have any value at all, there must be the possibility of finding happiness. And yet, much of the work seems to be focused on the negative: powerlessness, surrender, character flaws, and all the rest. This daylong retreat will focus on the ways we can find the inherent […]

Mindfulness and Recovery in Ireland

Sunyata Centre County Clare, Ireland

Mindfulness and Recovery with Kevin Griffin and Vince Cullen. Sunyata Buddhist Centre, County Clare Ireland. Contact centre to register. A weekend retreat exploring Buddhism, mindfulness, recovery and 12 Steps.

Spirit Rock – Dharma and Recovery

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

A monthly class meeting on the second Friday of each month at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. The class explores topics of Buddhism/12 Step recovery. GUEST TEACHER TBA.

Berkeley Monastery Dharma and Recovery

Berkeley Buddhist Monastery 2304 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to explore the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teaching and practices. Held on an ongoing basis, we welcome people who identify with any of the full range of addictions – from substances, to behaviors, to habitual thought and emotional patterns. Each gathering begins with a […]

Kripalu with Bill Alexander – Beyond the Addiction to Self

Kripalu Institute Lenox, MA, United States

A Special Weekend at Kripalu Institute with Bill Alexander and Kevin Griffin MINDFUL RECOVERY: BEYOND THE ADDICTION TO SELF Twelve Step literature says that selfishness and self-centeredness are at the root of our addiction; Buddhist teachings show how clinging to an illusory self causes stress, agitation, and frustration. On this retreat we will learn ways […]

Spirit Rock – Dharma and Recovery

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

A monthly class meeting on the second Friday of each month at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. The class explores topics of Buddhism/12 Step recovery. GUEST TEACHER LAURA BURGES OF THE SF ZEN CENTER.

Berkeley Monastery Dharma and Recovery

Berkeley Buddhist Monastery 2304 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to explore the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teaching and practices. Held on an ongoing basis, we welcome people who identify with any of the full range of addictions – from substances, to behaviors, to habitual thought and emotional patterns. Each gathering begins with a […]

Powell’s on Hawthorne, Portland, Oregon

Powell's on Hawthorne 3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR, United States

A reading and discussion of my new book Recovering Joy: A Mindful Life after Addiction at the legendary Portland bookstore, Powells Books

Sedona, Arizona – Buddhism and the 12 Steps

Sedona Mago 3500 E. Bill Gray Road, Sedona, AZ, United States

The Buddha said craving is the cause of suffering. Twelve Step programs work with the deepest forms of craving – our addictions. How can these traditions work together? Join us for a unique meditation retreat combining traditional Buddhist practices with Twelve Step work. Using mindulness meditation, interactive exercises, lecture, and discussion, the weekend will explore […]

Monterey Bay Zen Center Daylong Retreat

Carl Cherry Center for the Arts 4th and Guadalupe, Carmel, CA, United States

The Four Foundations of Letting Go The Buddha says that clinging is the cause of suffering, and that letting go brings freedom. On this daylong retreat we will explore how the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness apply to the challenge of letting go. This challenge applies to each of us, but is especially relevant to people […]

Benicia Sangha

Benicia Sangha St Paul's Episcopal Church, 120 East J St, Bencia, CA, United States

Meditation and Dharma talk. 6-8pm.

Spirit Rock – Dharma and Recovery

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

A monthly class meeting on the second Friday of each month at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. The class explores topics of Buddhism/12 Step recovery.

Bay Area Buddhist Recovery Network Conference

A daylong event bringing together Bay Area Buddhist in recovery to explore issues of community, dharma, 12 Steps, and recovery. The day will include lectures, panel discussions, breakout groups, and community building.

Spirit Rock Dharma and Recovery

This group meets on the second Friday of each month to explore the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teaching and practices. Held on an ongoing basis, we welcome people who identify with any of the full range of addictions - from substances, to behaviors, to habitual thought and emotional patterns. Each gathering begins with a […]

Berkeley Monastery Dharma and Recovery

Berkeley Buddhist Monastery 2304 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to explore the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teaching and practices. Held on an ongoing basis, we welcome people who identify with any of the full range of addictions – from substances, to behaviors, to habitual thought and emotional patterns. Each gathering begins with a […]

Esalen Institute – Buddhism and the 12 Steps Workshop

Esalen Institute Big Sur, CA, United States

The Buddha said craving is the cause of suffering. Twelve Step programs work with the deepest forms of craving – our addictions. How can these traditions work together? Join us for a unique meditation retreat combining traditional Buddhist practices with Twelve Step work. Using mindfulness meditation, interactive exercises, lecture, and discussion, the weekend will explore […]

SF Against the Stream Daylong

SF Against the Stream 2701 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, United States

Recovering Joy: A Mindful Life after Addiction A daylong retreat with Kevin Griffin Information If recovery and 12 Step work is to have any value at all, there must be the possibility of finding happiness. And yet, much of the work seems to be focused on the negative: powerlessness, surrender, character flaws, and all the […]

Daylong Retreat @A Positive Light – Kelseyville

A Positive Light 6470 Kelsey Creek Drive, Kelseyville, CA, United States

Recovering Joy In this daylong retreat we will focus on ways to bring a light heart and clear mind to our recovery program. We will explore ways to cultivate joy using traditional Buddhist mindfulness teachings, 12 Step teachings, and contemporary practices for increasing happiness and contentment.

$50

Spirit Rock – Dharma and Recovery

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

A monthly class meeting on the second Friday of each month at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. The class explores topics of Buddhism/12 Step recovery.

Berkeley Monastery Dharma and Recovery

Berkeley Buddhist Monastery 2304 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to explore the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teaching and practices. Held on an ongoing basis, we welcome people who identify with any of the full range of addictions – from substances, to behaviors, to habitual thought and emotional patterns. Each gathering begins with a […]

Spirit Rock – Dharma and Recovery

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

A monthly class meeting on the second Friday of each month at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. The class explores topics of Buddhism/12 Step recovery.

SF Gay Buddhist Fellowship

SF Buddhist Center 37 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA, United States

Meditation and Dharma talk

World Wide Insight Live Event

Buddhism and the Twelve Steps. World Wide Insight is initiating a Healing and Insight Series curated by Vimalasara. I will be appearing on Saturday, January 9, 11am Pacific Time. 2pm, Eastern.

Berkeley Monastery Dharma and Recovery

Berkeley Buddhist Monastery 2304 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to explore the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teaching and practices. Held on an ongoing basis, we welcome people who identify with any of the full range of addictions – from substances, to behaviors, to habitual thought and emotional patterns. Each gathering begins with a […]

Spirit Rock Daylong: Keep Coming Back: Dharma, Recovery, and Renewal

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

Our Dharma practice and our recovery program each rest on the foundation of intention and commitment. One day at a time and one breath at a time, we keep coming back to the present moment and to our wish to be free. This daylong retreat will focus on beginning the year with a clear vision […]

Spirit Rock Dharma and Recovery

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

This group meets on the second Friday of each month to explore the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teaching and practices. Held on an ongoing basis, we welcome people who identify with any of the full range of addictions - from substances, to behaviors, to habitual thought and emotional patterns. Each gathering begins with a […]

Spirit Rock Dharma and Recovery

Spirit Rock Meditation Center 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA, United States

This group meets on the second Friday of each month to explore the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teaching and practices. Held on an ongoing basis, we welcome people who identify with any of the full range of addictions - from substances, to behaviors, to habitual thought and emotional patterns. Each gathering begins with a […]