Dharma HallVolume XThe Thirty-Seven Factors of Awakening

Preventing Unborn Evil = Relapse Prevention

"Prevent unborn evil from arising" is uniquely powerful — it's not treating existing problems but preventing future ones. This IS relapse prevention in modern addiction treatment. Habits you haven't yet formed — don't let them start. Friends invite you to a binge? You can say no — that seed hasn't been planted, don't give it the chance.