God, the Buddha & the Twelve Steps with Kevin Griffin

Explore how to work with the higher power implicit in the 12 Steps program from a Buddhist perspective.

According to 12-Step programs, we must turn our lives over to “a power greater than ourselves” to recover from our addictions. When facing this proposition, many Buddhists struggle to find a way to understand God in light of their own nontheistic view. In this retreat, we will explore how to work with a higher power from a Buddhist perspective, using a combination of traditional and contemporary Buddhist meditation practices, interactive exercises, lectures and group discussion. All are welcome and introductory meditation instruction will be offered.

Kevin Griffin, a longtime Buddhist meditation practitioner and 12-Step participant, is the author of One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps. A graduate of the Spirit Rock Dharma Leader program, he has taught Buddhist meditation since 1996. You can visit Kevin's web site at www.kevingriffin.net.

Extend Your Stay. We are offering a 25% housing discount for additional nights. Come early and relax before your program starts or stay an extra day or more after this program to savor your retreat experience.

Please arrive between 2 and 5pm on Friday, April 6. Program ends with lunch at 12:30pm on Sunday, April 8. View Detailed Program Information.