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by onaquest
Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:01 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Problems with "9 Essays: Buddhism & The 12 Steps"
Replies: 148
Views: 32932

Re: Problems with "9 Essays: Buddhism & The 12 Steps"

it has always puzzled me that things not so smart, call themselves smart, to convince others they are smart?
by onaquest
Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:07 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Problems with "9 Essays: Buddhism & The 12 Steps"
Replies: 148
Views: 32932

Re: Problems with "9 Essays: Buddhism & The 12 Steps"

smacks self in forehead
by onaquest
Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:52 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Problems with "9 Essays: Buddhism & The 12 Steps"
Replies: 148
Views: 32932

Re: Problems with "9 Essays: Buddhism & The 12 Steps"

Well, been around the rooms (12 step) since 1986, so been to a meeting or two, and picked up a couple of things that apply here: 1. The 12 steps aren't for those that need them, they are for those that want them. 2. "If you want what we have and are willing to make the effort to get it, then yo...
by onaquest
Thu Sep 12, 2013 12:38 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Problems with "9 Essays: Buddhism & The 12 Steps"
Replies: 148
Views: 32932

Re: Problems with "9 Essays: Buddhism & The 12 Steps"

Wow! A newcomer's meeting, how delightful
:group:
by onaquest
Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Higher power
Replies: 30
Views: 9207

Re: Higher power

might wanna try this site too http://www.buddhistrecovery.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by onaquest
Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Higher power
Replies: 30
Views: 9207

Re: Higher power

Can't stay outta this one. Been in and around 12 step recovery for nearly 26 years, and the "as you understand him" just comfirmed the validity of my spiritual practice which was Buddhist, didn't realize it was Buddhist until I got a Buddhist sponsor about 4 years ago. Actually, if you loo...