Meditation for Recovery

Dharma and Recovery Retreat

Combined with my Sajja (a vow not to use intoxicants), meditation and mindfulness are central to my own personal recovery.

I support the use of mindfulness meditation (with or without Sajja) as part of any 12-step recovery program, but perhaps more importantly, as a totally independent, alternative path of recovery.

Although I am familiar with 12-step programs, my approach is firmly grounded in Buddhist principles and practices. Having said that, I have arranged a 6-day ‘Dharma and Recovery Retreat’ to take place at The Barn near Totnes, Devon as follows:

Dharma & Recovery Retreat
9 - 15 May 2010
£175 + dana (donation to Kevin Griffin)

All the details you need can be found at The Barn’s website but to summarise the main points of the retreat.

  • The retreat is intended for for ex-addicts - in recovery.
  • There are 7 places on the retreat. Fees at The Barn are subsidised by The Sharpham Trust. The cost for the week is £175 per  person plus a dana donation to the teacher. Concessions for anyone on very low wages may be available. A non-refundable deposit of £90 will be required to secure a place on this retreat.
  • We will largely follow The Barn’s usual structured framework , enjoying a mixture of relaxation, good company, working on the land and meditation, sharing household tasks, enjoying wholesome food - cooked by volunteers within the group - and experience the natural beauty of the Dart Estuary.
  • It’s important that you are physically able to participate in working on the land (The Barn is located on a hill!) and that you can commit to all the scheduled activities during the week. This includes three 40 minute meditation sittings each day.
  • Although The Barn is not a silent retreat, there will be plenty of opportunity to enjoy quiet times by yourself or with others. Each retreatant will have a single room. Throughout each day we will seek to create a restful and contemplative atmosphere. The house is silent from 21h30 until 09h00 including a silent breakfast, and there will be one completely silent day during the week.

If you are interested in joining this special retreat then please complete the online booking form and send it along with your deposit of £90 directly to The Barn (instructions are on the booking form).

Kevin will teach on the first four days of this six day retreat. Day 5 and 6 are set aside for personal practice and reflection; and will include a 36 hour silent period.

For more details call me on (+44) 01635-552665 or call/email the Barn retreat 01803 732661.

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