Special Guest Kevin Griffin - Buddhism and the 12 Steps

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Dharma Bum Temple, 4144 Campus Ave., San Diego, CA 92103

The Dharma Bum Temple welcomes back Kevin Griffin! Kevin is a Buddhist author, teacher, and leader in the mindful recovery movement.

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 together?

Using mindfulness meditation, interactive exercises, lecture, and discussion, the day will explore the ways that Buddhism and the Steps complement each other. All recovery programs and paths are welcome.

The Buddha said craving is the cause of suffering. Twelve Step programs work with the deepest forms of craving. How can these two traditions come together to deepen our spiritual life?

Through a combination of traditional and contemporary Buddhist meditation practices, interactive exercises, lecture, and discussion, the day will explore the ways that Buddhism, 12 Steps, and other recovery paths complement each other. The day is open to all those interested. You need not be in a 12 Step program, nor have a background in Buddhist meditation. The day will include introductory meditation instructions. Beginners are welcome!

Bio: Kevin Griffin is an internationally respected Buddhist teacher known for his innovative work connecting dharma and recovery, especially through his 2004 book One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps. He has been a Buddhist practitioner for over thirty-five years and a teacher for two decades. With teachings firmly based in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, he reaches a broad range of audiences in dharma centers, wellness centers, and secular mindfulness settings. His upcoming book, Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World, draws from early Buddhist teachings in the Pali Canon.

Kevin's website is www.kevingriffin.net