half-Day Retreat With Kevin Griffin
Mindfulness of Breathing: The Buddha's Own Practice
Saturday, January 18, 2025, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
On this half-day retreat we will explore the nuances of the Anapanasati Sutta, the Buddha's teaching on using mindful breathing to explore the body, feelings, mind, and insight.
Kevin Griffin is a Buddhist teacher and author best known for his 2004 book, "One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps". He brings a wealth of practice experience to his teaching and seeks to ease people's struggles with meditation and inner conflicts. The co-founder of the Buddhist Recovery Network, he has has taught across North America, as well as Ireland and the UK.
Information
Date & Time:
Saturday, January 18, 2025, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Registration opens at 8:45 am.
Location:
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, Common Room
4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA. 92103 (GPS: 298 W Arbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92103)
Registration and Cost
Following a 2,500-year tradition in which the community financially supports the offerings provided, the teachings and meditation sessions in this event are offered on a generosity (Dāna) basis. No one is turned away because they cannot give financially. We are encouraging members to give what their budget and hearts of generosity allow.
To offer dāna to Kevin, use this link.
Donations to Insight San Diego can be made on our donations page.
Additional Info:
Please bring water or a beverage if you wish. If you want tea, please bring it with you in a thermos.
Wear comfortable clothing and layers as walking meditation will be outside.
Chairs, zafus and zabutons will be available. You are welcome to bring your own cushions if you want to make sure you have what you need.
Please leave your cell phone and technology at home or turn them off for the duration of the event. Cell phones are not to be used unless an emergency arises.
PLEASE NOTE OUR FRAGRANCE-FREE POLICY: In as effort to be inclusive and practice compassion, we request that you refrain from wearing scented products.