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Buddha taught 84,000 lessons - 

Here are a few tips that we have found work brilliantly in the modern world. From the Four Noble Truths, we know that craving is a huge problem. Let's be together and work on being better, one day at a time.

How 20 Easy Steps Saved My Alcoholic Life

The Eight Steps to Happiness, as outlined by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, plus the ‘other’ 12 Steps offer a transformative path for those recovering from alcoholism

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How 20 Easy Steps Saved My Alcoholic Life

Patience in Practice: Buddhist Insights for Long-Term Addiction Recovery

One StepThe journey of recovery from alcoholism is a challenging and often arduous path, requiring immense strength, dedication, and perseverance. In this context, the Buddhist concept of patience, known as kshanti, offers profound insights and valuable tools for those embarking on this transformative journey. By exploring the intersection of Buddhist philosophy and addiction recovery, we

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Patience in Practice: Buddhist Insights for Long-Term Addiction Recovery

How Can A Buddhist Stay Sober and Help Others?

Both Buddhism and the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous offer powerful frameworks for achieving personal transformation and overcoming self-centredness.

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How Can A Buddhist Stay Sober and Help Others?

Faith, Community, and the Path to Recovery

How faith provides comfort, hope, and support, and highlights the importance of spiritual practices and community in fostering sobriety.

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Faith, Community, and the Path to Recovery

Humility and Healing: The Impact of Step 5 in Alcoholics Anonymous

Step 5 in the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program involves admitting the nature of our wrongs to God, ourselves, and another person. It is crucial for overcoming loneliness, finding forgiveness, developing humility

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Humility and Healing: The Impact of Step 5 in Alcoholics Anonymous

Secret Buddhist Practise That Will Keep Alcoholics Sober

Explore the Buddhist practice of Tonglen, or “Taking The Suffering of Others,” a meditation technique that promotes compassion, peace of mind, and long-term sobriety. This practice has significant benefits for those in recovery from addiction.

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Secret Buddhist Practise That Will Keep Alcoholics Sober

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How 20 Easy Steps Saved My Alcoholic Life

Thirty Years of Drinking - And Then This... I often say that it took 20 Steps for me

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How 20 Easy Steps Saved My Alcoholic Life

Patience in Practice: Buddhist Insights for Long-Term Addiction Recovery

​One Step The journey of recovery from alcoholism is a challenging and often arduous path, requiring immense strength,

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Patience in Practice: Buddhist Insights for Long-Term Addiction Recovery

How Can A Buddhist Stay Sober and Help Others?

What is Being Well?Buddhism and the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous share a compelling common ground in their

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How Can A Buddhist Stay Sober and Help Others?

Faith, Community, and the Path to Recovery

Comfort, Hope & Support for SobrietyLet's delve deeper into the profound impact of faith in spiritual practices and

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Faith, Community, and the Path to Recovery

Humility and Healing: The Impact of Step 5 in Alcoholics Anonymous

The ChallengeStep Five in Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) is a challenging but necessary step for long-term sobriety and peace

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Humility and Healing: The Impact of Step 5 in Alcoholics Anonymous

Secret Buddhist Practise That Will Keep Alcoholics Sober

Long-term SobrietyIn the Lamrim practise, there is a well-known topic that will save many alcoholics from ever drinking

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Secret Buddhist Practise That Will Keep Alcoholics Sober

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How 20 Easy Steps Saved My Alcoholic Life

The Eight Steps to Happiness, as outlined by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, plus the ‘other’ 12 Steps offer a transformative path for those recovering from alcoholism

Read More
How 20 Easy Steps Saved My Alcoholic Life

Patience in Practice: Buddhist Insights for Long-Term Addiction Recovery

One StepThe journey of recovery from alcoholism is a challenging and often arduous path, requiring immense strength, dedication, and perseverance. In this context, the Buddhist concept of patience, known as kshanti, offers profound insights and valuable tools for those embarking on this transformative journey. By exploring the intersection of Buddhist philosophy and addiction recovery, we

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Patience in Practice: Buddhist Insights for Long-Term Addiction Recovery

Pouring Out The Past: A Recovering Alcoholic’s Tale of Triumph

After ten years of recovery from Alcoholism, you might discover that despite not needing to drink, there is still work to do.

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Pouring Out The Past: A Recovering Alcoholic’s Tale of Triumph

How Can A Buddhist Stay Sober and Help Others?

Both Buddhism and the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous offer powerful frameworks for achieving personal transformation and overcoming self-centredness.

Read More
How Can A Buddhist Stay Sober and Help Others?

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For over 15 years, Mike Mather has been talking and writing about his alcoholism, and finding happiness and peace of mind using Buddhist teachings and the principles of AA.

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