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A Burning Desire: Dharma God and the Path of Recovery

Buddhism and the Twelve Steps

With Kevin Griffin

March 19

Public Talk: Dharma and Recovery

7 to 9 p.m.

St David of Wales

Dharma and Recovery:
An evening exploring the convergence of ancient Buddhist wisdom and contemporary addiction issues.

Cost: $15 - No registration necessary


March 20

Workshop: A Burning Desire: Dharma, God, and the Path of Recovery

9am to 5pm

St David of Wales

The recovery literature says we have to find God in order to get sober. Buddhism is known as a non-theistic religion. How can someone with a Buddhist orientation practice the 12 Steps?

This weekend will focus on understanding the Dharma and its many aspects as 'Higher Powers.' We’ll look at the Steps that mention God and consider how we might 'come to believe,' 'turn it over,' 'remove our shortcomings,' and 'improve our conscious contact' through this lens.

The day will include meditation instruction, lecture, dialogue, and mindful speech exercises. It is open to all, including those new to recovery or meditation or the simply curious.

The day will include introductory meditation instructions. Beginners are welcome!

Cost: $60 - This includes a vegetarian lunch.

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Kevin Griffin is the author of One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps and a new book, A Burning Desire: Dharma God and the Path of Recovery. He is a leader in the mindful recovery movement and a co-founder of the Buddhist Recovery Network.

Trained as a Community Dharma Leader at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, he teaches at treatment centers, spiritual centers, professional conferences and colleges across the U.S.

Visit Kevin Griffin's website

   
   

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