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Old 01-21-2020, 06:01 PM
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JdA23
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Originally Posted by awuh1 View Post
“Consider the eight-part program laid down in Buddhism: Right view, right aim, right speech, right action, right living, right effort, right mindedness and right contemplation. The Buddhist philosophy, as exemplified by these eight points, could be literally adopted by AA as a substitute for or addition to the Twelve Steps. Generosity, universal love and welfare of others rather than considerations of self are basic to Buddhism.” Akron Pamphlet “Spiritual Milestones in Alcoholics Anonymous” edited by Dr. Bob
thanks for sharing that! Basic Buddhist principles do fall in line with the 12 steps. And to be clear, the steps do not bother me, they are a very practical way to approach self awareness and helped me tremendously.
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