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

Substituting for Wes Nisker in his regular meditation group.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Meditation and Dharma talk.

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

Meditation and Dharma Talk.

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.

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 […]

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.

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

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: 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.

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 […]

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 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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

Meditation and Dharma talk. 6-8pm.

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

Meditation and Dharma talk

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This group meets at the Berkeley Buddhist Monastery 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. […]

One Breath, Twelve Steps: Buddhist Contemplative Practices for Recovery Buddhism and addiction recovery paths share a basic premise: attachment causes suffering. This retreat will explore connections between the Twelve Steps, the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path. With periods of mindfulness meditation, lecture, discussion, and interactive exercises, we will deepen our spiritual path of […]

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 […]