Law of Dependent Origin - How to Identify and Eliminate Bad Habits

I have to admit, this was the most challenging chapter so far for me to feel like I turly grasp the concepts. I spent a lot of time re-reading my notes, re-reading the chapter, cross referencing on Wikipedia, and then looking up meanings of words to better explain stuff. It has been an exhaustive but rewarding process. I feel I am better able to understand the Law of Dependent origin in action in daily life.

I decided that instead of trying to long-windedly explain everything and having you get lost along the way, a short explanation along with a graphic would explain the concept best.

I didn't focus on just the 6 Sixes or the 12 Linked Chain of Causation, instead I took a part of both of them and made this. I'm not sure what to call it, but I feel it really exemplifies the messages that both were trying to convey; cause and effect in your own life. If we can be mindful of what effects can cause, we can avoid causes and eliminate suffering. It has helped me understand why I do a lot of my actions, identify how habits form, and what I can do to change things in my life when I apply the 4 Noble Truths to what I find.

I hope you like it!

EDIT: I have actually combined all of the charts I've made for Buddhism into one chart so no cross referencing is needed. Go to the post "Buddhism Made Simple" for the updated chart!