Lets use the example of over attachment to possessions to illustrate the Twelve Nidanas of dependent origination.
1. Ignorance (avijja): The person lacks understanding of the true nature of reality, including the impermanence of all phenomena, leading them to seek happiness in material possessions.
2. Mental formations (sankhara): Due to ignorance, the person forms habitual patterns of clinging to material possessions and seeking happiness and identity in consumerism.
3. Consciousness (viññana): The persons consciousness is conditioned by these mental formations, leading them to perceive material objects as objects of value and pleasure.
4. Name and form (nama-rupa): The persons body and mind (psychophysical constituents) manifest in a way that is susceptible to grasping and attachment to material possessions.
5. The six sense bases (salayatana): The persons sense organs (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and mind) interact with the external world of material objects.
6. Contact (phassa): The person encounters material objects that trigger attachment through their sense bases.
7. Feeling (vedana): The person experiences pleasant feelings when possessing or consuming material goods, leading to attachment to them.
8. Craving (tanha): The person develops a strong desire to obtain and accumulate more material possessions, leading to a sense of identity and security.
9. Clinging (upadana): The persons attachment to their possessions intensifies, leading to anxiety, defensiveness, and unwillingness to let go of them.
10. Becoming (bhava): This clinging to possessions reinforces the persons habitual patterns and karmic tendencies, leading to further accumulation and attachment to material goods.
11. Birth (jati): The persons attachment to possessions results in a sense of self-identity based on what they own, leading to further entanglement in the cycle of craving and clinging.
12. Old age and death (jara-marana): Unaddressed attachment to possessions can lead to mental and emotional suffering and perpetuate negative consequences in future situations or even future lives, leading to a cycle of materialism.
In this example, we can see how the Twelve Nidanas apply to the arising and perpetuation of overattachment to possessions. By understanding the dependent origination of attachment to possessions and recognizing the interdependence of the Twelve Links, a person can cultivate mindfulness, non-attachment, and generosity, ultimately leading to greater peace and freedom from suffering.

How to break cycle at each point:

Here are some examples of how to break the cycle at each point in the context of overattachment to possessions:

1. Ignorance (avijja): Cultivate an understanding of the impermanence and interdependent nature of reality. This involves learning and practicing the core teachings of Buddhism and developing insight and wisdom through meditation and study.

2. Mental formations (sankhara): Address habitual patterns of clinging to material possessions by developing new habits and beliefs around simplicity and non-attachment. Reflect on the emptiness and impermanence of possessions and practice gratitude and contentment with what you have.

3. Consciousness (viññana): Practice cultivating a broader awareness of the world and interdependent nature of reality. See beyond the value and pleasure of material objects, and focus on the bigger picture of your place in the universe.

4. Name and form (nama-rupa): Work on reducing your identification with material possessions by identifying with deeper aspects of yourself and others. Develop meaningful relationships, and focus on building character and a sense of purpose beyond material possessions.

5. The six sense bases (salayatana): Practice developing healthy habits and routines that help you avoid overstimulation of the senses. Spend time in nature, meditate regularly, and avoid media and advertisements that perpetuate overconsumption.

6. Contact (phassa): When encountering material possessions, practice mindfulness and observe your thoughts and feelings. Notice when you are triggered by advertising, sales, or the desire for status, and reflect on the emptiness and impermanence of those desires.

7. Feeling (vedana): Cultivate an awareness of how fleeting and insubstantial sensations can be. Practice not clinging to or identifying with certain feelings and sensations, especially those related to material goods.

8. Craving (tanha): Practice reducing your attachment to material possessions by reflecting on the impermanence of possessions and considering what actually brings true happiness and contentment in life. Focus on cultivating wholesome desires and aspirations that bring genuine joy and fulfillment.

9. Clinging (upadana): Work on developing healthy boundaries around possessions and recognize their ultimate emptiness and impermanence. Practice letting go of objects when they no longer serve a purpose, and avoiding attachment to the possession itself.

10. Becoming (bhava): Cultivate a sense of self that is centered on positive qualities like compassion, generosity, and wisdom, rather than material possessions. Seek out positive environments that reinforce these values and habits.

11. Birth (jati): Re-evaluate your values and sense of identity to reduce attachment to material possessions, focusing on what truly matters in life. Cultivate a sense of gratitude and appreciation for what you have, rather than what you want or need.

12. Old age and death (jara-marana): Practice accepting the impermanence of life and possessions, and work on cultivating a sense of equanimity in the face of change and loss. Develop a deeper understanding of the nature of reality and practice non-attachment as a path to greater peace and freedom from suffering.