The article on Black-and-White Thinking dissects how this type of thinking perpetuates the cycle of dependent origination, as described by Buddhism. The Twelve Nidanas demonstrate how the persons consciousness and perceptions are conditioned by their habits of thinking and categorizations. Through mindfulness, meditation, and ethics, one can break the cycle at any point, leading to the cessation of suffering. Furthermore, the article explains how to approach each point in brief, such as practicing mindfulness to develop concentration and reduce the likelihood of perpetuating negative patterns at the consciousness level. It also points out the need for cultivating virtuous actions to influence the volitional formations that shape future experiences.