12 Steps And Buddhism

This dharma talk is about how some of the 12 step recovery program principles relate to Buddhist practice. It addresses, "freedom from the bondage of self" and how this relates to the Buddhist practices in not self. There are also reflections and contemplations on addiction and finding freedom from the ultimate addiction to "I, me and mine."

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This was really helpful for me to hear this morning. I have a rather large bag of potatoes, that I'm lugging around daily, but I'm not giving up. Thank you.🙏🏻

That was lovely. I started my day with this. I need to focus. Ok. How? Hold hands with HP. TY

Absolutely deLIGHTful, informative AND inSIGHTful! What a pleasure to find this helpful perspective.

I, by the grace of a power greater than myself, have been addressing my compulsivities, my self centeredness, selfishness & self will, following the precise directions offered by the RECOVERED 100, pgs 1-103, www.aa.org, “Alcoholic’s Anonymous” text, www.aa.org since 1985, addressing debting since 2015 and www.oahop.org since 2017. What a gift to find this supportive perspective in 2024! www.gratefulness.org, ahimsa, www.compassioncourse.org

“Love is giving up self will (“SONG of the SUN”, Session 5, CDs, Rumi explorations, www.AndrewHarvey.net)”.

Fear is self will regarding the future. ResentmentS are self will regarding the past.

Self Pity and depression are frequently indicative of self will in this present moment.

Thought provoking. I’m not a Buddhist but find Buddhist thinking inspiring

The 4 noble truths + the noble eightfold path = 12steps