ONE BREATH AT A TIME
Buddhism and the Twelve Steps
Kevin Griffin
RODALE LETTER
Dear Colleague:
Step 3: "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives
over to the care of God as we understood him."
Countless recovering addicts depend on a variety of Twelve Step programs to achieve and maintain sobriety. However, many have stumbled over the traditionally Western Judeo-Christian slant in Step 3 and other Twelve Step principles. A first-of-its-kind, ONE BREATH AT A TIME: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps (Rodale; June 2004), by Kevin Griffin, links Buddhism to the Twelve Step tradition, offering hope to those seeking recovery through an alternative form of spirituality.
In ONE BREATH AT A TIME, Kevin Griffin looks at each vital Step through the lens of Buddhism, finding parallels and paths to a deeper understanding of each. Written not just for alcoholics, but for addicts of all sorts-including overeaters, sex addicts, compulsive gamblers, codependents, and anyone else who might find benefit in using the Twelve Steps, ONE BREATH AT A TIME also offers the Twelve Steps as an illuminating spiritual tool for the greater population of Buddhists and other meditation practitioners.
Sharing his knowledge and experiences as a Buddhist meditation teacher and longtime Twelve Step practitioner, Kevin Griffin weaves his personal story of recovery with traditional Buddhist teachings. The book takes us on a journey through the Steps, examining critical Twelve Step ideas like Powerlessness, Higher Power, and Moral Inventory and how they relate to Buddhism. In this exploration of the Twelve Steps, each Step is elucidated by:
· Poignant stories of the author's- and other recovering addicts'- setbacks and victories
· Important connections between the Buddhist and Twelve Step traditions
· Advice for applying the lessons learned through Buddhism and the Twelve Steps to everyday life and its challenges
· Simple but effective meditation practices to help readers achieve clarity and spiritual insights
ONE BREATH AT A TIME explores the convergence of two vital traditions, one ancient, the other contemporary, and shows how they are working together to create a rich spiritual path for our times. I hope that you will consider bringing this valuable book to your audience to help them deepen their commitment to recovery and spirituality one day-and one breath-at a time.
Sincerely,
Jessica
Jessica Roth at Rodale Press
610-967-7853
Buddhism and the Twelve Steps
Kevin Griffin
RODALE LETTER
Dear Colleague:
Step 3: "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood him."
Countless recovering addicts depend on a variety of Twelve Step programs to achieve and maintain sobriety. However, many have stumbled over the traditionally Western Judeo-Christian slant in Step 3 and other Twelve Step principles. A first-of-its-kind, ONE BREATH AT A TIME: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps (Rodale; June 2004), by Kevin Griffin, links Buddhism to the Twelve Step tradition, offering hope to those seeking recovery through an alternative form of spirituality.
In ONE BREATH AT A TIME, Kevin Griffin looks at each vital Step through the lens of Buddhism, finding parallels and paths to a deeper understanding of each. Written not just for alcoholics, but for addicts of all sorts-including overeaters, sex addicts, compulsive gamblers, codependents, and anyone else who might find benefit in using the Twelve Steps, ONE BREATH AT A TIME also offers the Twelve Steps as an illuminating spiritual tool for the greater population of Buddhists and other meditation practitioners.
Sharing his knowledge and experiences as a Buddhist meditation teacher and longtime Twelve Step practitioner, Kevin Griffin weaves his personal story of recovery with traditional Buddhist teachings. The book takes us on a journey through the Steps, examining critical Twelve Step ideas like Powerlessness, Higher Power, and Moral Inventory and how they relate to Buddhism. In this exploration of the Twelve Steps, each Step is elucidated by:
- · Poignant stories of the author's- and other recovering addicts'- setbacks and victories
· Important connections between the Buddhist and Twelve Step traditions
· Advice for applying the lessons learned through Buddhism and the Twelve Steps to everyday life and its challenges
· Simple but effective meditation practices to help readers achieve clarity and spiritual insights
ONE BREATH AT A TIME explores the convergence of two vital traditions, one ancient, the other contemporary, and shows how they are working together to create a rich spiritual path for our times. I hope that you will consider bringing this valuable book to your audience to help them deepen their commitment to recovery and spirituality one day-and one breath-at a time.
Sincerely,
Jessica
Jessica Roth at Rodale Press
610-967-7853