ONE BREATH AT A TIME
Buddhism and the Twelve Steps
Kevin Griffin
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Why did you write this book?
What makes Buddhism and the Twelve Steps compatible?
What is a Higher Power from a Buddhist perspective?
What does "powerless" mean to a Buddhist?
Are there conflicts between the Steps and Buddhism?
What is Buddhist prayer?
What does "moral inventory" mean for a Buddhist?
How does the concept of "spiritual awakening" in the Steps compare with the Buddhist idea of enlightenment?
How can the Twelve Steps be used by a Buddhist who isn't in recovery? In other words, are they useful if you aren't in a program?
Is your book relevant for Twelve Step members who aren't alcoholics, like overeaters, gamblers, or adult children of alcoholics?
Do Twelve Step members have any special difficulties in meditation?
Buddhism and the Twelve Steps
Kevin Griffin
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Why did you write this book?
What makes Buddhism and the Twelve Steps compatible?
What is a Higher Power from a Buddhist perspective?
What does "powerless" mean to a Buddhist?
Are there conflicts between the Steps and Buddhism?
What is Buddhist prayer?
What does "moral inventory" mean for a Buddhist?
How does the concept of "spiritual awakening" in the Steps compare with the Buddhist idea of enlightenment?
How can the Twelve Steps be used by a Buddhist who isn't in recovery? In other words, are they useful if you aren't in a program?
Is your book relevant for Twelve Step members who aren't alcoholics, like overeaters, gamblers, or adult children of alcoholics?
Do Twelve Step members have any special difficulties in meditation?