Category: buddhism
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Is It Possible to Love All Beings in Sobriety?
the importance of addressing personal struggles, such as alcoholism, means honouring the value of one’s life and contributing to the well-being of others.
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A Sparklingly Shiny New You
Step Six of the 12 Steps is where boys become men according to the literature. What does a Christian mystic and Buddhist Guru say about that?
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Power, Love, and Giving a Shit
The concepts of powerlessness and personal responsibility in the context of addiction recovery, particularly in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It emphasises the importance of admitting powerlessness over alcohol and drugs, while still taking personal responsibility for one’s actions.
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Wishing Love and Recovery From Addiction
What is the wish for others to be happy and free from suffering? This love can be developed through meditation, leading to benefits such as enlightenment, protection from harm, and mental happiness. Discover the importance of renunciation in the spiritual journey.
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Alcoholics: Meditate Like Your Life Depends On It
The practice of concentration is not a one-time fix for alcoholism, but rather a lifelong journey of self-discovery and self-improvement. It requires dedication, patience, and discipline.
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HOW. AA’s Fourth Step and The Higher Trainings
Both Buddhist philosophy and the Fourth Step of Alcoholics Anonymous emphasize the importance of introspection, the willingness to face one’s flaws, and the importance of forgiveness