The Buddha and Bill W.
First Monday of each month, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
August 4, October 6, November 3, December 1, January 5, February 2
Group will not meet on Labor Day.
2500 years ago the Buddha said craving and attachment is the cause of suffering. In the 1930’s Bill Wilson started the first Twelve-Step program that worked with a deep form of craving and suffering: addictions. In these monthly meetings, we will explore the ways that Buddhism and the Steps support and complement each other and can deepen our spiritual lives. The meetings will include Buddhist meditation practices, interactive exercises, dharma talks and discussion. The evenings are open to all who are interested. You need not be in a Twelve Step program nor have a background in Buddhism.
Fee by donation
Led by Sandra Weinberg.
Sandra Weinberg (LCSW, CASAC) is co–founder of New York Insight Meditation Center, and is a member of the NYI Teachers Council and Board of Directors. Sandra has been studying the Buddha’s teachings and practicing mindfulness meditation for over 25 years. She is a graduate of the first Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leaders Program and has taught insight meditation at NYI, the New York Open Center, City University of New York and elsewhere. A psychotherapist in private practice in New York City, Sandra is also a member of the Buddhist Recovery Network Advisory Council. She has been leading retreats, workshops and supervision groups focused on deepening the healing presence and understanding addiction and recovery from the perspective of the Buddha’s teachings.
