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- Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:01 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Problems with "9 Essays: Buddhism & The 12 Steps"
- Replies: 148
- Views: 32962
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?
- Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:07 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Problems with "9 Essays: Buddhism & The 12 Steps"
- Replies: 148
- Views: 32962
Re: Problems with "9 Essays: Buddhism & The 12 Steps"
smacks self in forehead
- Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:52 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Problems with "9 Essays: Buddhism & The 12 Steps"
- Replies: 148
- Views: 32962
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...
- Thu Sep 12, 2013 12:38 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Problems with "9 Essays: Buddhism & The 12 Steps"
- Replies: 148
- Views: 32962
Re: Problems with "9 Essays: Buddhism & The 12 Steps"
Wow! A newcomer's meeting, how delightful
- Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:39 pm
- Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
- Topic: Higher power
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9211
Re: Higher power
might wanna try this site too http://www.buddhistrecovery.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:24 pm
- Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
- Topic: Higher power
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9211
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...