Reading and discussion of the new edition of One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps.

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. New book, "Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World" will be available. Reading and signing.

Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World Insight Meditation Central Valley Flyer Loving-kindness, 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, […]

Meditation and dharma talk.

Meditation and dharma talk on Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World. Loving-kindness, 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, […]

Meditation and dharma talk on Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World. Loving-kindness, 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, […]

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 Thanks Buddha It's Friday! In a time of great conflict and contention in our society, it’s helpful to look to the Buddhist teachings on loving-kindness for guidance. In this evening talk, Kevin will introduce the themes of his latest project, how to live with wisdom and open-heartedness […]

Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World New York Insight Registration Loving-kindness, 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 […]

To attend, please contact Janet Surrey at: jsurrey@aol.com Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World Loving-kindness, 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 […]

Meditation and dharma talk. I'll be talking about my new book, "Living Kindness." Here is a link to the Boston Shambhala Center.: Heart of 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 […]

Reading and book signing of the new edition of One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps.

Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World In a time of great conflict and contention in our society, it’s helpful to look to the Buddhist teachings on loving-kindness for guidance. In this evening talk, Kevin will introduce the themes of his latest project, how to live with wisdom and open-heartedness in the world. Drawing […]

Dharma and Recovery Common Ground Calendar In this half day retreat we will explore the connections between Buddhism, addiction, and Twelve Step recovery. We’ll focus on the Buddha’s teachings on craving and letting go through the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. The retreat will include instruction in mindfulness meditation, lecture, and discussion.

Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World In a time of great conflict and contention in our society, it’s helpful to look to the Buddhist teachings on loving-kindness for guidance. In this evening talk, Kevin will introduce the themes of his latest project, how to live with wisdom and open-heartedness in the world. Drawing […]

Reading and book signing of the new edition of One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps.

"Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World," daylong retreat. On this daylong we will explore the Buddha's teaching on lovingkindness and compassion and look at ways we can make them more integral to our lives. The day will incude lecture, discussion, and meditation practices. We will look at several early Buddhist suttas for guidance […]

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 […]

Ordinary Recovery: One Breath at a Time Register with Hazelden Over the past decade, mindfulness teachings and practices have transformed the landscape of the recovery world. Guided by two of the seminal figures in the mindful recovery movement, this workshop includes meditation instruction, storytelling, Twelve Step teachings, and a diverse array of insights from across […]

Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World Loving-kindness, 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 valuable to […]

Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World Common Ground Calendar In a time of great conflict and contention in our society, it’s helpful to look to the Buddhist teachings on loving-kindness for guidance. In this evening talk, Kevin will introduce the themes of his latest project, how to live with wisdom and open-heartedness in […]

Reading and book signing of "One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps"

An Evening with Buddhist Recovery Teacher and Author Kevin Griffin: Public Talk and Book Signing Friday May 18th, 7PM to 9PM Buddhist meditation practices and teachings have become important elements for many people in addiction recovery programs. Kevin Griffin has been teaching on this intersection of Buddhism and addiction recovery for over fifteen years. On […]

Buddhism and the Twelve Steps: A Weekend of Mindfulness Meditation, Addiction Recovery, and Buddhist Teachings Saturday May 19th and Sunday May 20th, 9:00AM to 4:00PM For more information and to register: Madison Shambhala The Buddha said craving is the cause of suffering. Twelve Step programs work with the deepest forms of craving – our addictions. […]

Meditation and Dharma Talk at the Madison Insight Meditation Group, 6pm-8pm.

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 Against the Stream Information Loving-kindness, 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 […]

A live talk online for the Buddhist Recovery Network. Tune in at 12pm, Pacific Daylight Time. Click to Register See Information on the Academy

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 […]

Live music, meetings, and other events. June 9-10, Boonville, Mendocino County, CA. I will be offering music and meditation, playing music from my "Laughing Buddha" CD, and leading a meditation meeting. Event website. Facebook Page <a href="https://Mendocino Fairgrounds Website

Meditation and dharma talk, with an introduction to the teachings of "Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World."

Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World Register and information here. 4190 Front St, San Diego. 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 […]

Morning and afternoon sessions of meditation and discussion of Buddhism and the 12 Steps. 10-11:30 and 12:30-2pm.

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. […]

Dharma and Recovery Intensive meditation and recovery retreat with Kevin Griffin and Vimalasara. See on the Menla Website In this inaugural retreat, we introduce Buddhist recovery through the lens of the 12 Step model and the 8 Step Recovery Buddhist program that can be a complement or an alternative to other recovery programs. We welcome […]

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 me for a unique 3-day retreat exploring Buddhism and the 12 Steps. Friday, July 27-Sunday, July 29. Spirit Rock Flyer Spirit Rock Web Page On this retreat, we will work with the Twelve Steps using Buddhist teachings and practices through meditation, lecture, and discussion, as well as interactive and written exercises. We will explore […]

Monday night sitting group, with meditation and 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 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 talk.

Living Kindness: Buddhist Teaching for a Troubled World Insight Meditation Community of Charlotte Daylong Retreat IMCC Daylong Flyer 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 […]

Meditation and talk on the intersection of Buddhist teachings and practices and addiction recovery. Sponsored by the Insight Community of Charlotte. IMCC Flyer.

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. Using silent insight meditation, mindful dialog exercises, and Dharma talks, the retreat will explore the ways that Buddhism and the Steps complement each other. All recovery programs and paths are welcome. Southern Dharma Website to Register The emphasis will be […]

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 […]

Living Kindness on the Path of Life and Recovery: 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 […]

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 the 15th Annual retreat at Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek, CA. Registration opens, June, 2018. To receive an application, contact Greg Pergament: wakanmonk@aol.com. See the flyer. 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 […]

15th Annual Buddhism & the Twelve Steps Retreat Join us for a unique meditation retreat combining traditional Buddhist practices with Twelve Step work. Using silent insight meditation, mindful dialog exercises, Chi Kung, and Dharma talks, the retreat will explore the ways that Buddhism and the Steps complement each other. All recovery programs and paths are […]

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 Buddhism and Recovery at the White Heron Sangha.

Dharma and Recovery Daylong for the White Heron Sangha.The day will include meditation instruction, lecture on recovery, 12 Step, and Buddhist themes, Q&A, and small group work. Anyone with an […]

Teachings on compassion and mindfulness for the White Heron Sangha. Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World Lovingkindness, or metta, is sometimes depicted as a simple “open your heart […]

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 […]

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 […]