The 12 Steps and Zen Koans

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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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Feb/Mar 12&Zen Announcement - - Steps 2 and 3

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  Step 2:  Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Step 3:  Made a decision to turn our will and our...
Saturday, January 15, 2022

Hanging by your teeth with Step 1

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  My friend, Ken I., sent me this many months ago. Upon reading, I knew I'd be asking him permission to post this on 12 & Zen;  and ...
Saturday, January 1, 2022

Losing Your Life in Step 1 - We're Powerless -

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  My friends, First and foremost, may 2022 bring you joy and freedom. Happy New Year! Our first koan of the year and a first for 12 & Ze...
Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Step Twelve is our Great Vow

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  Step 12: Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and practice these p...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021

December 12 & Zen Reminder

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Step 12: Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and practice these pri...
Friday, November 19, 2021

Step 11, Paying Attention to Every Day

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Double your pleasure Stay away from the drink Double the koans It’s not what you think   Lucky us, we’ll be sitting with two koans in Novemb...
Monday, November 1, 2021

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  Double your pleasure Stay away from the drink Double the koans It’s not what you think   Hello My Friends: Lucky us, we’ll be sitting with...
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We try to carry the 12 Step message to those who are suffering, "and to practice these principles in all our affairs." In Buddhism, our practice includes the vow to save all beings. Here the practices are melded into one -- bringing freedom into our life.
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