Buddhism & the Twelve Steps Daily Reflections: Thoughts on Dharma and Recovery

by Kevin Griffin

Buddhism & the Twelve Steps Daily Reflections offers teachings for every day of the year to support your recovery. Daily reflection is at the heart of both Buddhist practice and Twelve Step programs. With the Buddhist emphasis on staying in the present moment and the Twelve Step admonition to take things “one day at a time,” the importance of not getting lost in the past or future is clear. With guidance on mindfulness meditation and thoughts on working the Steps, Buddhism & the Twelve Steps Daily Reflections provides a wide range of tools for healing and spiritual growth. The book is organized in a “Step of the Month” format making it useful, as well, as a Step study. If you want to focus on a particular Step, you can go to that month and read those pages.The book introduces basics of Buddhism, thoughts on the challenges of recovery, and guidance for a daily mindfulness practice. Each reflection offers a theme to carry into your daily life and inspire your recovery.An excellent reader for a recovery group or individual.

Genres: Buddhism

670 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 26, 2020

About the author

Kevin Griffin is the author of One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps, the breakthrough book that established him as a leader in the mindful recovery movement. Since its publication, Kevin has toured extensively, giving workshops and lectures at places as diverse as Harlem, the Colorado Rockies, and Hawaii. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he teaches “Dharma and Recovery” at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. In addition, Kevin is co-founder and board member of the Buddhist Recovery Network (www.buddhistrecovery.org), an international organization that serves people in the recovery community through training, treatment, and research. He continues to offer workshops, lectures, and retreats around the country.

Reviews

[Linda Jane Fyvie · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favouriye morning meditation books.extrememly relevant to the 12 step programme.very glad i bought this.ut's one of my faourite daily reading books

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource