Berkeley Dharma and Recovery

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

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. […]

New York Insight Dharma Talk

New York Insight 28 W. 27th St., 10 floor, New York, NY, United States

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 […]

New York Insight Daylong – Living Kindness

New York Insight 28 W. 27th St., 10 floor, New York, NY, United States

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 […]

Newton, MA Private Event

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 […]

Boston Shambhala Book Event

Boston Shambhala 646 Brookline Ave, Brookline, United States

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

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 […]

$15 – $30

Tattered Cover Bookstore Denver Reading

Tattered Cover Bookstore 2526 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States

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

Denver Insight Talk

Denver Insight 1280 Vine St., Denver, United States

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 Half Day

Common Ground Meditation Center 2700 E 26th St,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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.

Boulder Insight Talk

Boulder Insight 4215 Grinnell Ave., Boulder, United States

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 […]

Boulder Books Reading

Boulder Book Store 1107 Pearl St, Boulder, United States

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

Boulder Living Kindness Daylong Retreat

Naropa University 6287 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO, United States

"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 […]

Berkeley Dharma and Recovery

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

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. […]

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 […]

$15 – $30

Hazelden Renewal Center w/Bill Alexander

Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center 15251 Pleasant Valley Rd., Center City, MN, United States

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 – Common Ground – Minneapolis, MN

Common Ground Meditation Center 2700 E 26th St,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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 […]

Common Ground Dharma Talk

Common Ground Meditation Center 2700 E 26th St,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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 […]

Magers and Quinn Bookstore Reading

Magers and Quinn 3038 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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

Madison Shambhala Talk and Book Signing

Madison Shambhala Center 408 S Baldwin St, Madison, United States

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 […]

Madison Shambhala 2 Day Buddhism & the Twelve Steps Retreat

Madison Shambhala Center 408 S Baldwin St, Madison, United States

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. […]

Madison Insight Meditation Group Talk

Madison Insight Meditation Group 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI, United States

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

Berkeley Dharma and Recovery

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

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. […]

Dana

SF Against the Stream – Living Kindness Daylong Retreat

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

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 […]

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 […]

$15 – $30

Clean and Sober Musicfest

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

Insight San Diego Daylong Retreat: “Living Kindness”

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 […]

Dharma Bum Temple Talk and Meditation

Dharma Bums Temple 4144 Campus Ave., San Diego, CA, United States

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

Berkeley Dharma and Recovery

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

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. […]

Menla Center Retreat, Upstate New York – w/Vimalasara

Menla Center 375 Pantherkill Rd, Phoenicia, NY, United States

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 […]

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 […]

$15 – $30

Berkeley Dharma and Recovery

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

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. […]

Spirit Rock Buddhism & 12 Steps 3-Day Non-Residential Retreat

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

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 […]

$225 – $600

SF Against the Stream Dharma Talk

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

Monday night sitting group, with meditation and talk.

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 […]

$15 – $30

Marin Sangha Dharma Talk

Marin Sangha 10 Bayview Dr, San Rafael, CA, United States

Meditation and talk.

Charlotte, NC Daylong – Living Kindness

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 […]

Charlotte, NC Talk – Buddhism and Recovery

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

Berkeley Dharma and Recovery

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

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. […]

Southern Dharma Intensive Retreat

Southern Dharma Retreat Center Hot Springs, NC, United States

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 […]

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 […]

$15 – $30

Living Kindness Daylong at A Positive Light

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

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 […]

Berkeley Dharma and Recovery

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

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. […]

Buddhism and the Twelve Steps Intensive Meditation Retreat

Vajrapani Institute Boulder Creek, CA, United States

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 […]

Vajrapani Institute Intensive Retreat

Vajrapani Institute Boulder Creek, CA, United States

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 […]

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 […]

$15 – $30

San Luis Obispo Talk

Meditation and dharma talk on Buddhism and Recovery at the White Heron Sangha.

San Luis Obispo Dharma and Recovery Daylong

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 interest in recovery is welcome.

Living Kindness Half-Day in San Luis Obispo

White Heron Sangha 6615 Bay Laurel Pl., Avila Beach, CA, United States

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 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 […]

Berkeley Dharma and Recovery

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

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 Daylong at Spirit Rock

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

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 […]

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 […]

$15 – $30

Berkeley Dharma and Recovery

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

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 at A Positive Light, Kelseyville, CA

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

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 […]

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 […]

$15 – $30

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 […]

Berkeley Dharma and Recovery

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

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. […]