Dharma Seed - dharmaseed.org: Kevin Griffin's most recent Dharma talks: Recent Episodes
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Kevin Griffin is the author of the seminal 2004 book "One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps" and the recent "A Burning Desire: Dharma God and the Path of Recovery". He has been practicing Buddhist meditation for three decades and been in recovery since 1985. He’s been a meditation teacher for almost fifteen years. His teacher training was at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where he currently leads Dharma and Recovery classes.
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Begins with a 30m meditation and is followed by a Dharma Talk. (The Q/A has been removed)
(Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley) Kevin Griffin explores the Metta Sutta, the Buddha's words on Loving-Kindness. How can we actually live this teaching in an embodied way? Kevin's new book is Living Kindness: Metta Practice for the Whole of Our Lives. From Publisher’s Weekly: “The lucid analysis of Buddhist texts and the jargon-free examination of metta make this an ideal primer on a core element of Buddhist thought and practice."
(New York Insight Meditation Center) In a time of great conflict and contention in our society, it’s helpful to look to the Buddhist teachings on loving-kindness for guidance. In this evening talk, Kevin will introduce the themes of his latest project, how to live with wisdom and open-heartedness in the world. Drawing from several early suttas he will talk about the challenges of living in harmony, free from ill-will and the suffering of attachment.
(New York Insight Meditation Center) This guided meditation took place at the start of the evening event with Kevin Griffin
(Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley) An attempt to look at how this practice known as loving kindness can really apply in a broader way than just a meditation.
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) 2nd Friday of each Month, Dharma and Recovery Drop-in Class
This talk covered Step 3 of the 12 Recovery Steps.
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Dharma & Recovery drop-in class on the 2nd Friday of each month from 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm.
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Monthly drop in class, 2nd Friday of each month: Friday Night Dharma & Recovery 7:15-9:15 p.m.
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Dharma & Recovery Drop-in Group, Friday, October 14, 2016
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) This daylong retreat focuses on beginning the year with a clear vision of our path, whether we are just establishing our recovery, renewing our commitment or maintaining our program and practice.
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) This daylong retreat focuses on beginning the year with a clear vision of our path, whether we are just establishing our recovery, renewing our commitment or maintaining our program and practice.
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Exploring connection between Steps 11 and 12 and Dharma.
(New York Insight Meditation Center) In this daylong retreat we’ll explore the uses of Buddhist practices and teachings in recovery. Blending mindfulness and the12 Steps we will see how fundamental Buddhist teachings like the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, Lovingkindness, and others can be used as fundamental tools in a program of recovery. The day will include lecture, discussion, and interactive exercises, as well as an introduction to mindfulness meditation.
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) The Noble Truths of Addiction and Recovery, Part 5 of 5
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) The Noble Truths of Addiction and Recovery, Part 4 of 5
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) The Noble Truths of Addiction and Recovery, Part 3 of 5
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) The Noble Truths of Addiction and Recovery, Part 2 of 5
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) The Noble Truths of Addiction and Recovery (Part 1 of 5)
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Application of the Middle Way in meditation practice and daily life.
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Exploring the connection between the "12 Step Higher Power" and Dharma teaching.
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Exploring Buddhadasa's teaching on "God", using the Twelve Step connection.