Buddhist recovery manuals, a genre that has emerged in the last 30 years, aim to use Buddhist ideas and practices to address the challenges of addiction. These books draw on classical Buddhist thought and Twelve-Step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Both of these influences share the ...
Another time a grief-stricken person was able to see reality when the Buddha pointed out to him that his son would be reborn and that he was only lamenting for an empty shell. (Pv 12, J 354). After Kisagotami had come to her senses, she took the child's lifeless body to the cemet...
One morning a while ago, I was sitting in the zendo and the thought occurred to me: "Oh! The bodhisattva vow is the Twelfth Step." Of course it is. Because in our Buddhist practice and in the work of recovery we are actually speaking of the same things, only in somewhat different ...
There’s a process to regain his license. This includes completing a substance abuse treatment program geared towards pilots. At United Airlines that includes attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and completing the first five steps of the 12-step program. However those steps include...
Toggle switches are predominantly used to control groups of luminaires. As complex lighting control systems, while creating interesting lighting effects, are difficult to control and maintain, it was stressed that new lighting systems should not create an operation and maintenance burden for the temple...