Category: buddhism and alcoholism
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Emergency Rescue Your Mind by Helping Others
With the intention to attainThe ultimate, supreme goalThat surpasses even the wish-granting jewel,May I constantly cherish all living beings.Langri TangpaAlcoholism and SelfishnessRecovery from alcoholism and other addictions is benefitted by the concepts of Buddhism regarding happiness and freedom from suffering. Let’s discuss the role of selflessness and service in achieving these goals. Drawing from the teachings…
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Is Generosity The Most Important Buddhist Virtue?
Generosity in Buddhism is important for both the giver and recipient. Buddhism recognizes different 5 forms of giving.
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How Buddhism and 12 Steps Saved My Life
Drunk for 30 years, despite initial resistance, I eventually found success in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Buddhist principles.
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Pain of Dying and Joyful Resurrection: Addiction Revisited
Death marks the end of one phase of life and the beginning of another, the process of overcoming addiction requires us to let go
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The Frightening Paradox of Freedom from Suffering: Buddha’s Solution
The pursuit of happiness and freedom from suffering through selflessness and service. It explores the teachings of Buddhism and the importance of cherishing others
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Lamrim for Alcoholics
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…