Kevin Griffin: Dharma and Recovery

People often struggle to meditate “right.” The belief that meditation involves stopping thoughts ignites a struggle to control the mind. When we let go of t his view and this […]

Mindfulness, Faith, Wisdom, Energy, and Concentration, the Five Spiritual Faculties are a helpful lens through which to view our practice. Mindfulness helps to bring a balance to the factors. Faith

A famous story of Ajahn Sumedho encountering Thai nurses in his early days as a monk illustrates the difference between finding something pleasant (vedana) and actually falling into craving. This

Oct. 1, 2024. This is a critical balance we seek to achieve in meditation practice, in recovery, and in life. Clinging causes suffering, so letting go is the logical response.

This Buddhist monk has a special way of working with mindful breathing