Though Buddhism is classified as a world religion, it's really a solid, practical psychology for dealing with life. Buddhism has much to offer any person struggling and seeking to recover from alcohol, drug and other behavioral addictions. Here's an insight I appreciate very much from a Buddhist view but with application to the good work AA does:
“I find that using certain Buddhist teachings as higher powers—the power of karma, the power of mindfulness, the power of lovingkindness—is very useful for people who struggle with the kind of theistic tone of the language in the 12 steps,” said Kevin Griffin, a Buddhist teacher, writer of Recovering Joy: A Mindful Life After Addiction
“I find that using certain Buddhist teachings as higher powers—the power of karma, the power of mindfulness, the power of lovingkindness—is very useful for people who struggle with the kind of theistic tone of the language in the 12 steps,” said Kevin Griffin, a Buddhist teacher, writer of Recovering Joy: A Mindful Life After Addiction
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