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. […]
Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World Lovingkindness, or metta, is sometimes depicted as a simple “open your heart and love everybody” practice, but a closer look at the Buddha’s teachings reveals a more complex and nuanced picture. In a time of great conflict and contention in our society, it can be extremely valuable […]
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. […]
Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World at A Positive Light, Lake County, CA Lovingkindness, or metta, is sometimes depicted as a simple “open your heart and love everybody” practice, but a closer look at the Buddha’s teachings reveals a more complex and nuanced picture. In a time of great conflict and contention in […]
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 […]
No meeting on December 25, 2018. The class will restart on January 22.
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. […]
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 […]
Panel discussions and talks from leading Buddhist recovery teachers including: Vimalasara (Valerie Mason-John) - "Eight Step Recovery" author Father Tom - 12 Step speaker Shahara Godfrey - East Bay Meditation Center Laura Burges - SF Zen Center Kevin Griffin - Spirit Rock Enrique Collazo - Refuge Recovery And others from Shambhala Heart of Recovery and […]
Meditation and dharma talk.
Meditation and dharma talk.
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. […]
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 […]
Meditation and dharma talk on "Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World."
On this daylong retreat we will explore ways to connect our Buddhist mindfulness practice with recovery and the Steps. The day will include meditation instruction, lecture, discussion, and small group work. The retreat is open to people with any interest in addiction and recovery.
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. […]
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 […]
Description We will be joined by Kevin Griffin, who is 35 years sober and specializes in helping people in recovery connect with meditation and a progressive understanding of the 12 Steps. Kevin will lead us through a meditation and share his experience in teaching and cultivating a personal 11th step mediation practice. We will also […]
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. […]
Insight Meditation Retreat Conscious Contact and Mindful Recovery with Kevin Griffin and Jill Satterfield Greg Pergament (Chi Kung) and Walt Opie (assistant teacher) April 27 - May 4, 2019 at the Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek, CA See Flyer Join us for this traditional Insight Meditation retreat with opportunities to delve deeply into the noble silence […]
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. […]
The evening will include guided meditation, Q&A, and a discussion of mindfulness and recovery.
This daylong workshop will explore "living kindness," the topic of Kevin's latest book. We'll look at early Buddhist teaching on love, and how these apply to our own lives. The day will include meditation, small group work, lecture, and Q&A.
Guided meditation and a short talk on the purpose and value of mindfulness in our lives.
Meditation and dharma talk with the Die Hard Recovery group.
Join us for a unique meditation retreat combining traditional Buddhist practices with recovery work. Primarily conducted in silence, the retreat focuses on insight/mindfulness meditation, with additional interactive exercises, lecture, and meetings exploring ways that Buddhism and the Steps can complement each other. The emphasis will be on bringing mindfulness to all our activities, whether in formal […]
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 […]
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 […]
Public talk entitled "Are Recovering Addicts Different from Other Buddhists?" Part of the Global Conference on Buddhism. Check event website for time and location of talk.
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 […]
In this three-day non-residential retreat, we will go through all 12 Steps using my "Buddhism & The 12 Steps Workbook." The first morning is devoted to silent meditation practice, sitting […]
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 […]
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 […]
This eight day retreat will have two segments: four days of Noble Silence with one daily workshop and meeting, then four days of silent Insight Meditation.
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 […]
Recovery: What's Buddhism Got to Do With It? A conference for people interested in using Buddhist teachings and practices in their recovery.  The International Buddhist Recovery Summit, September 5-8 […]
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. […]
Join us for a unique meditation retreat combining traditional Buddhist practices with Twelve Step work. Primarily conducted in silence, the retreat focuses on insight/mindfulness meditation, with additional interactive exercises, lecture, and meetings exploring ways that Buddhism and the Steps can complement each other. Daily Chi Kung practice brings added benefit and energy to the retreat. […]
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 […]
On this intimate daylong retreat at A Positive Light Meditation and Spiritual Center, we will explore mindfulness meditation, lovingkindness, Buddhist teachings, and recovery.
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. […]
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 […]
I'll be playing some of my original songs from Laughing Buddha album. Special guests will be on the bill. A fun, sober night.
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. […]
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 […]
I'll be performing songs from my Laughing Buddha album as part of a sober music and comedy night in Fairfax. I'll have a special guest singing with me, as well as a great bass player. See the RockSober flyer.
In this weekend retreat we will practice mindfulness meditation and explore recovery and the Twelve Steps through an archetypal lens. While the Steps use theistic language, Buddhism gives us a way to understand recovery in more universal terms, taking us from the truth of suffering and craving, to the transformative realm of insight and loving-kindness. […]
NO CLASS ON CHRISTMAS EVE. PLEASE JOIN US NEXT MONTH ON THE FOURTH TUESDAY.
Our Dharma practice and recovery program both rest on the foundation of intention and commitment. One day at a time, one breath at a time, we keep coming back to the present moment and our wish to be free. This day retreat will focus on preparing for the new year with a clear vision 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 […]
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. […]
A daylong recovery retreat. 10:00am-4pm. Spiritual Awakening on the Path of Recovery Dharma practice and addiction recovery both promise freedom and transformation. On this daylong we will explore the meaning and experience of spiritual awakening in periods of meditation, lecture, discussion, and interactive exercises. Rather than seeing awakening as the end of the path, we’ll […]
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. […]
In this weekend retreat we will practice mindfulness meditation and explore recovery and the Twelve Steps through an archetypal lens. While the Steps use theistic language, Buddhism gives us a way to understand them in more universal terms, taking us from the truth of suffering and craving, to the transformative realm of insight and loving-kindness. […]
