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How Buddhism and 12 Steps Saved My Life

Apr 21, 2023

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Drunk for 30 years, despite initial resistance, I eventually found success in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Buddhist principles.

Pain of Dying and Joyful Resurrection: Addiction Revisited

Apr 17, 2023

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Mike Mather

in alcoholism, buddhism, buddhism and alcoholism

Death marks the end of one phase of life and the beginning of another, the process of overcoming addiction requires us to let go

Lamrim for Alcoholics

Apr 9, 2023

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Mike Mather

in alcoholism, buddhism, buddhism and alcoholism

21 Lamrim Meditations for AlcoholicsRecognise the preciousness of human life and the opportunity to recover from addiction.Contemplate the impermanence of life and the fleeting nature of alcohol-induced pleasure.Reflect on the disadvantages of addiction and the harm it brings to oneself and others.Meditate on the suffering of addiction and the desire to be free from it.Develop…

Anger and Alcohol – A Peaceful Happy Ending

Mar 31, 2023

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Mike Mather

in alcoholism, buddhism and alcoholism, growing Up

Learn how alcoholics can handle anger with the help of Buddhist teachings and a spiritual connection. Acknowledging anger, replacing fear and doubt with confidence, and finding a connection to others and a higher power. Abstinence from alcohol doesn’t work alone.