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 interest in recovery is welcome.

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 […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

No meeting on December 25, 2018. The class will restart on January 22.

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. […]

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 […]

Panel discussions and talks from leading Buddhist recovery teachers including: Vimalasara (Valerie Mason-John) - "Eight Step Recovery" author Father Tom - 12 Step speaker Shahara Godfrey - East Bay Meditation Center Laura Burges - SF Zen Center Kevin Griffin - Spirit Rock Enrique Collazo - Refuge Recovery And others from Shambhala Heart of Recovery and […]

Meditation and dharma talk.

Meditation and dharma talk.

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 […]

Meditation and dharma talk on "Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World."

On this daylong retreat we will explore ways to connect our Buddhist mindfulness practice with recovery and the Steps. The day will include meditation instruction, lecture, discussion, and small group work. The retreat is open to people with any interest in addiction and recovery.

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 […]

Description We will be joined by Kevin Griffin, who is 35 years sober and specializes in helping people in recovery connect with meditation and a progressive understanding of the 12 Steps. Kevin will lead us through a meditation and share his experience in teaching and cultivating a personal 11th step mediation practice. We will also […]

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. […]

Insight Meditation Retreat Conscious Contact and Mindful Recovery with Kevin Griffin and Jill Satterfield Greg Pergament (Chi Kung) and Walt Opie (assistant teacher) April 27 - May 4, 2019 at the Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek, CA See Flyer Join us for this traditional Insight Meditation retreat with opportunities to delve deeply into the noble silence […]

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. […]

The evening will include guided meditation, Q&A, and a discussion of mindfulness and recovery.

This daylong workshop will explore "living kindness," the topic of Kevin's latest book. We'll look at early Buddhist teaching on love, and how these apply to our own lives. The day will include meditation, small group work, lecture, and Q&A.

Guided meditation and a short talk on the purpose and value of mindfulness in our lives.

Meditation and dharma talk with the Die Hard Recovery group.

Join us for a unique meditation retreat combining traditional Buddhist practices with recovery work. Primarily conducted in silence, the retreat focuses on insight/mindfulness meditation, with additional interactive exercises, lecture, and meetings exploring ways that Buddhism and the Steps can complement each other. The emphasis will be on bringing mindfulness to all our activities, whether in formal […]

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. […]

Public talk entitled "Are Recovering Addicts Different from Other Buddhists?" Part of the Global Conference on Buddhism. Check event website for time and location of 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 […]

In this three-day non-residential retreat, we will go through all 12 Steps using my "Buddhism & The 12 Steps Workbook." The first morning is devoted to silent meditation practice, sitting and walking. Then each session will have lecture, discussion, and small group work. Here is a link to the registration pain: https://calendar.spiritrock.org/events/buddhism-recovery-the-twelve-steps/ This is 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. […]

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 eight day retreat will have two segments: four days of Noble Silence with one daily workshop and meeting, then four days of silent Insight Meditation.