What’s most important about karma is what I call our emotional karma. What does it feel like when you make amends? If you work the 12 Steps, it’s a really precious thing to do. Not because it fixes anything, but because it changes you. It actually gives you a feeling of strength because the burden of the past, of guilt and regret, keeps us hiding, keeps us fearful, keeps us trying not to look, not to feel. But when we can stand up, and say “Yes, this is true,” then there’s a freedom that comes with that. What “making amends” does is that it finally convinces us of the value of honesty, and of the freedom that comes when we stop protecting the ego.
Kevin Griffin
Guest Teacher
Kevin Griffin is a Buddhist teacher and author of several books, including One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps, and his latest Buddhism & the Twelve Steps DAILY REFLECTIONS. A longtime Buddhist practitioner and 12 Step participant, he is a leader in the mindful recovery movement and one of the founders of the Buddhist Recovery Network. Kevin is a husband, father and musician. His album “Laughing Buddha” is a collection of rock and world beat tunes with Buddhist themes.
Kevin Griffin's Upcoming Programs
Retreat | On-Land
Sunday, December 29 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Keep Coming Back: Mindfulness Practices for Recovery and Renewal
6 CE Credits. Our Dharma practice and our recovery program each rest on the foundation of intention and commitment. One day at a time and one breath at a time, we keep coming back to the present moment and to our wish to be free. This daylong retreat will focus on renewing our commitment and maintaining our program and practice. Through mindfulness meditations, lectures, interactive exercises, and personal reflection, we will seek fresh inspiration for a year of growth and happiness.
Kevin Griffin
Retreat | Online
Sunday, December 29 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Keep Coming Back: Mindfulness Practices for Recovery and Renewal
6 CE Credits. Our Dharma practice and our recovery program each rest on the foundation of intention and commitment. One day at a time and one breath at a time, we keep coming back to the present moment and to our wish to be free. This daylong retreat will focus on renewing our commitment and maintaining our program and practice. Through mindfulness meditations, lectures, interactive exercises, and personal reflection, we will seek fresh inspiration for a year of growth and happiness.
Kevin Griffin
Upcoming Drop-Ins
Drop-in | Online
Friday, August 9 | 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Dharma and Recovery Group
Open to all in recovery.
Our Dharma & Recovery group explores the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teachings and practices. We welcome all people who identify with any of the full range of addictions, from substances to behaviors, as well as habitual thought and emotional patterns. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome.
Kevin Griffin
Drop-in | Online
Friday, September 13 | 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Dharma and Recovery Group
Open to all in recovery.
Our Dharma & Recovery group explores the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teachings and practices. We welcome all people who identify with any of the full range of addictions, from substances to behaviors, as well as habitual thought and emotional patterns. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome.
Kevin Griffin
Dharma Library
Can't join us live online or on the land? Study and practice at your convenience with Kevin Griffin through our new library of recordings, articles, and self-paced online courses.