Lets use the example of a person engaging in compulsive lying to illustrate the Twelve Nidanas of dependent origination.

1. Ignorance (avijja): The person lacks understanding of the true nature of reality and the harmful effects of lying.
2. Mental formations (sankhara): Due to ignorance, the person has formed habitual patterns of lying to others.
3. Consciousness (viññana): The persons consciousness is conditioned by these mental formations, making them prone to compulsive lying.
4. Name and form (nama-rupa): The persons body and mind manifest in a way that is susceptible to compulsive lying.
5. The six sense bases (salayatana): The persons sense organs interact with the external world.
6. Contact (phassa): The person encounters situations or stimuli where lying becomes a tool to manage or control the situation.
7. Feeling (vedana): The person experiences positive feelings associated with lying, such as relief or a sense of power over others.
8. Craving (tanha): The person develops a growing desire to use lying to manipulate the situation, to seek approval or to avoid punishment.
9. Clinging (upadana): The persons attachment to lying intensifies, leading to an inability to stop despite being aware of the harm caused by this harmful behavior.
10. Becoming (bhava): This clinging to lying reinforces the persons habitual patterns and karmic tendencies, making it more likely that they will continue lying in the future.
11. Birth (jati): The persons compulsive lying manifests as they continue to lie, often leading to conflicts, loss of trust and other negative consequences in their relationships.
12. Old age and death (jara-marana): The negative consequences of lying can lead to physical, mental, and emotional suffering and perpetuate negative karmic consequences in future lives or in this life itself.

In this example, we can see how the Twelve Nidanas apply to the arising and perpetuation of compulsive lying. By understanding the interdependence of the Twelve Links, a person can cultivate awareness of their habits and work towards breaking the cycle of compulsive lying, ultimately leading to greater honesty, trust, and freedom from negative karmic consequences.

How to break cycle at each point:

Here are some ways to break the cycle of compulsive lying at each point of the Twelve Nidanas:

1. Ignorance (avijja): By gaining a deeper understanding of the negative impact of lying on ourselves and others and the benefits of honesty, we can start to recognize our own ignorance around this habit and develop a clearer perspective.

2. Mental formations (sankhara): We can change our habits of lying by intentionally choosing to speak truthfully and developing the mental formations of honesty and sincerity.

3. Consciousness (viññana): As we consciously make an effort to speak truthfully, our consciousness starts to shift, becoming less conditioned by habitual patterns of lying.

4. Name and form (nama-rupa): We can cultivate self-awareness of the underlying physical and mental tendencies that make us susceptible to compulsive lying and develop strategies to overcome those tendencies.

5. The six sense bases (salayatana): We can work to develop mindful awareness of our senses and how they interact with the external world, including how we respond to situations where lying may seem like a viable option.

6. Contact (phassa): By being mindful of situations that may trigger our lying habits, we can develop strategies to avoid those situations or find alternative ways to deal with them.

7. Feeling (vedana): We can start to recognize the negative consequences of lying, such as guilt or mistrust, and cultivate positive feelings associated with honesty and integrity.

8. Craving (tanha): By recognizing and examining the craving for control or acceptance that drives our lying behavior, we can work on developing healthier ways to meet those needs.

9. Clinging (upadana): As we develop a commitment to speaking truthfully and honestly, we can start to let go of our attachment to lying and the benefits we perceive it to provide.

10. Becoming (bhava): As we break the habit of compulsive lying, we can begin to create new patterns of behavior and become a person who is known for their honesty and integrity.

11. Birth (jati): As we stop lying and become known for our honesty, our relationships can start to heal and flourish.

12. Old age and death (jara-marana): As we free ourselves from the consequences of lying, we can reduce our suffering and negative karmic consequences, leading to a life of greater peace, happiness, and well-being.