Kevin Griffin

Website http://www.kevingriffin.net/
Kevin Griffin is a Buddhist teacher and author best known for his work integrating Dharma and recovery. He is a co-founder of the Buddhist Recovery Network, and the author of several books, including One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps. He has been practicing Insight meditation for over forty years and teaching since the late 1990s. His recovery dates from 1985. He has taught in a wide range of settings including Esalen, Kripalu and Omega Institute; diverse Buddhist centers; academic and research institutions; treatment centers, rehabs, and prisons. His latest book is Living Kindness: Metta Teachings for the Whole of Our Lives, an exploration of the broad meaning and purpose of the Buddha’s teachings on lovingkindness. His interest in the suttas of the Pali Canon is now a prime source of study and teachings. His books include: A Burning Desire: Dharma God and the Path of Recovery One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps Buddhism & The Twelve Steps Workbook Recovering Joy: A Mindful Life After Addiction Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World His CDs include: Recovery One Breath at a Time One Breath, Twelve Steps Laughing Buddha (music)

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  • The Breath of Recovery

    BRN Academy

    Mindfulness of breathing is both the most basic meditative tool and an advanced path to enlightenment, as described by the Buddha. Kevin will discuss the range of uses of mindful breathing, from simple stress-reduction to the higher insights and their value on the path of recovery.Bio: Kevin Griffin is a Buddhist teacher and author in...

  • Beginning Again

    BRN Academy

    As the New Year starts, we renew our commitment to recovery and practice. This talk will focus on the importance of persistence and continuity in practice and recovery. The importance of finding joy in the simple experiences of life, in breathing, in walking, in being with others. 

  • Long Enduring Mind

    BRN Academy

    Recovery and dharma practice go through many ups and downs. How do we sustain our spiritual lives through the seasons of life?

  • Kevin Griffin – Deepening Attunement to Body, Feelings, and Mind

    In this talk we will explore how recovery and mindfulness can make us more sensitive internally and externally. Such increasing awareness allows us to let go on profound levels and wake up to our inherent wisdom and wholeness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHhFXYcUoBI      

  • Kevin Griffin – Zoom Classes

    Kevin Griffin – Zoom Classes

    One hour Zoom classes, Tuesdays at 10am Pacific Time. Fridays at 5pm Pacific are now community classes with rotating leaders (except 2nd Fridays which are hosted by Spirit Rock). These classes are casual, drop-in events. We start with 20 minutes of guided meditation, followed by a short talk on Buddhism and recovery.  Offer dana through Paypal or Venmo.

  • Kevin Griffin – Zoom Classes

    Kevin Griffin – Zoom Classes

    One hour Zoom classes, Tuesdays at 10am Pacific Time. Fridays at 5pm Pacific are now community classes with rotating leaders (except 2nd Fridays which are hosted by Spirit Rock). These classes are casual, drop-in events. We start with 20 minutes of guided meditation, followed by a short talk on Buddhism and recovery.  Offer dana through Paypal or Venmo.

  • Freedom of Heart – Kevin Griffin and Vimalasara, MA – ONLINE

    Spirit Rock - Online and In Person Spirit Rock Meditation Center, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Box 169, Woodacre, CA, United States

    Freedom of Heart: Mindfulness Practices for Healing Addiction (KG1H24) Kevin Griffin and Vimalasara, MA While we all long for safety and freedom in our lives, many of us struggle with compulsive and addictive thoughts and behaviors that undermine our happiness. Through meditation, interactive exercises, Dharma talks, and Q&A, we will explore ways to release ourselves...

  • Kevin Griffin – Zoom Classes

    Kevin Griffin – Zoom Classes

    One hour Zoom classes, Tuesdays at 10am Pacific Time. Fridays at 5pm Pacific are now community classes with rotating leaders (except 2nd Fridays which are hosted by Spirit Rock). These classes are casual, drop-in events. We start with 20 minutes of guided meditation, followed by a short talk on Buddhism and recovery.  Offer dana through Paypal or Venmo.

  • Kevin Griffin – Zoom Classes

    Kevin Griffin – Zoom Classes

    One hour Zoom classes, Tuesdays at 10am Pacific Time. Fridays at 5pm Pacific are now community classes with rotating leaders (except 2nd Fridays which are hosted by Spirit Rock). These classes are casual, drop-in events. We start with 20 minutes of guided meditation, followed by a short talk on Buddhism and recovery.  Offer dana through Paypal or Venmo.

  • Kevin Griffin – Zoom Classes

    Kevin Griffin – Zoom Classes

    One hour Zoom classes, Tuesdays at 10am Pacific Time. Fridays at 5pm Pacific are now community classes with rotating leaders (except 2nd Fridays which are hosted by Spirit Rock). These classes are casual, drop-in events. We start with 20 minutes of guided meditation, followed by a short talk on Buddhism and recovery.  Offer dana through Paypal or Venmo.

  • Kevin Griffin

    Buddhism and Recovery with Kevin Griffin

    Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat 107 Holy Trinity Rd, Fort Mitchell, AL, United States

    About the Event ​ All recovery paths are welcome, whether Twelve Step, Recovery Dharma, Eight Step Recovery, substance, process, or relationship-oriented.Join us for this unique meditation retreat combining traditional Buddhist practices with recovery and healing. Primarily conducted in silence, the retreat focuses on insight/mindfulness meditation, with additional interactive exercises, lectures, and meetings exploring ways that...

  • Kevin Griffin – Zoom Classes

    Kevin Griffin – Zoom Classes

    One hour Zoom classes, Tuesdays at 10am Pacific Time. Fridays at 5pm Pacific are now community classes with rotating leaders (except 2nd Fridays which are hosted by Spirit Rock). These classes are casual, drop-in events. We start with 20 minutes of guided meditation, followed by a short talk on Buddhism and recovery.  Offer dana through Paypal or Venmo.

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