Hello Everyone,
Have you ever heard of Buddhistdoor?
https://www.buddhistdoor.net/
It's an international site chock full of worldviews on all varieties of Buddhism and Buddhist-connected themes. I urge you to peruse its pages.
Back in April 2019 I had an article "printed" called:
Addiction and Recovery: Buddhists on the Path to Sobriety in AA
By Bill K.
https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/addiction-and-recovery-buddhists-on-the-path-to-sobriety-in-aa
Should the link not work, go to their Home page, then to Features, then to Long Reads, then type in the title into the search box.
You who have followed my 12 & Zen blog know that I'm totally at ease practicing the 12 Steps and Buddhism together.
It's when I read or hear about people who think Buddhists can't get sober in AA, that I ask, "Really?"
I have many Buddhist friends in AA who agree with me; that AA will pretty much work for anyone, regardless of backgrounds.
For those Buddhists who don't think AA will work for them, all I ask is to have an open mind and give it a try.
Just passing it on,
Bill K.
If you belong to a 12 Step Group, at one time you will hear someone say, "Upon working the steps, one day you will see where the Steps are working you!" The same can be said when you meditate with Zen koans ... a koan can pop into your life when you least expect it, giving you a new perspective on matters. Here we are practicing with koans to see how they can deepen our understanding of the 12 Steps in new and unexpected ways.
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