The Three Poisons of Bodhidharma to Avoid at All Costs – Step 6

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“The ignorant mind, with its infinite afflictions, passions, and evils, is rooted in the three poisons. Greed, anger, and delusion.”- Bodhidharma (c. 5th century AD), Zen Buddhist monk & founder of Kung Fu.

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 Analysis: Smashed Delusions

The Big Book shatters comforting illusions. We possess a profound delusion. We mistakenly believe we resemble normal people. Bodhidharma identified greed, anger, and delusion as ultimate traps. These three poisons trap human souls. Therefore, seekers must smash such false beliefs.

Destructive paths lead directly toward utter ruin. The Basic Text warns about grim institutions. Pain finally breaks our stubborn denial. Meanwhile, a Higher Power grants inner clarity. True healing requires profound surrender. Wellbriety traditions foster lasting transformation. “Recovery means waking up from the sleep of addiction” (White Bison, 2002, p. 88). Wise mentors guide our recovery journey. We embrace absolute truth instead.

References

Bodhidharma. (c. 5th century AD). Teachings of Bodhidharma. Zen Scholastic Press.

White Bison. (2002). The Red Road to Wellbriety. White Bison, Inc.

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Traducción al Español

Citas, Títulos y Referencias

LOS TRES VENENOS DE BODHIDHARMA QUE SE DEBEN EVITAR A TODA COSTA – PASO 6

ILUSIONES QUE DEBEN SER DESTRUIDAS –

“Aprendimos que teníamos que confesar enteramente a nuestro yo más íntimo que éramos alcohólicos. Este es el primer paso en la recuperación. La ilusión de que somos como otras personas, o que podemos llegar a serlo en el futuro, tiene que ser destruida.” (El Libro Grande, p. 23)

SE NECESITA LO QUE SE NECESITA –

“Aquellos de nosotros que no mueramos a causa de la enfermedad iremos a parar a la cárcel, a instituciones mentales o a la desmoralización total… Teníamos que tocar fondo antes de estar dispuestos a detenernos.”

“Era más difícil negar nuestra adicción cuando los problemas nos miraban fijamente a la cara.” (El Texto Básico, p. 34)

BODHIDHARMA –

“La mente ignorante, con sus aflicciones, pasiones y maldades infinitas, tiene sus raíces en los tres venenos. Avaricia, ira y delusión.”

Bodhidharma (c. siglo V d.C.), monje budista zen y fundador del Kung Fu

Análisis

El Libro Grande destruye las ilusiones reconfortantes. Poseemos una ilusión profunda. Creemos equivocadamente que nos parecemos a la gente normal. Bodhidharma identificó la avaricia, la ira y la delusión como trampas definitivas. Estos tres venenos atrapan almas humanas. Por lo tanto, los buscadores deben destruir tales creencias falsas.

Los caminos destructivos conducen directamente hacia la ruina total. El Texto Básico advierte sobre instituciones sombrías. El dolor finalmente rompe nuestra terca negación. Mientras tanto, un Poder Superior otorga claridad interior. La verdadera curación requiere una rendición profunda. Las tradiciones de Wellbriety fomentan una transformación duradera. “La recuperación significa despertar del sueño de la adicción” (White Bison, 2002, p. 88). Los mentores sabios guían nuestro camino de recuperación. Abrazamos la verdad absoluta en su lugar.

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7 responses to “The Three Poisons of Bodhidharma to Avoid at All Costs – Step 6”

  1. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    I held the dellusion that my will is stronger than my vices and that I did not need my loving God. Through my recovery journey this wrong thinking has been smashed.

    1. Elexi ( Lotus) Avatar

      That’s so great that you’re bein’ able to draw strength from religion, or spirituality.

  2. Elexi (Lotus) Avatar

    Like before I have to stop the delusions that somehow when I drink somehow I’ll have complete control over my drinkin’. I remember at one meetin’ someone saying’ that they basically were going’ to die of cancer. Someone in the neighborhood of Long Beach had also developed skin cancer, then had passed away. These stories further my delusions in usin’ substances I’ve honestly grown tired of, and forever want outta my life. Making’ responsible plans on how I’m goin’ to quit everything that potentially can cause me harm makes my delusions dissipate. Who in their right mind wants to be delusional anyways? I keep my decisiveness with strength, and always keep my mind focused that I can achieve what I’m settin’ out to accomplish.

  3. Eli???????????????????? Avatar
    Eli????????????????????

    I used to believe that I could think my way out of anything. Life has smashed that belief for me.

  4. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    Great questions and great answers that I’ve read so far this morning! It is a delusion to think that I could ever drink successfully. I haven’t had those thoughts in a while, but if they ever come up I know what to do I smash the thought immediately because if the thought becomes an obsession it’s a done deal I’m off and running again. God’s got my back if I just open the toolbox and step 6 has a fine set of tools

  5. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    My delusion is rooted in the idea that I have a strong will and when things are going well that “I got this”. Remaining aware that I am powerless against my disease, no matter how things are going, it is critical to staying clean and sober. I am one moment from making the wrong choice and using at any time. I say that, not because I have a desire to use, rather because at any second I could make the wrong decision. Remaining vigilant, working my program and acknowledging that I am powerless against my disease and if I use, my life will become unmanageable.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  6. Elexi W.S.A. Avatar

    I hold delusions that I can be a successful drinker, but don’t get me wrong I do want to stay away from alcohol, and narcotics is why I spend so much time at this, plus meetings. When I have repeated failed attempts in controllin’ my drinkin’ primarily, it lets me know that I’m livin’ a delusion.

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