Lets use the example of selective listening to illustrate the Twelve Nidanas of dependent origination.
1. Ignorance (avijja): The person lacks understanding of the true nature of reality, including the importance of active listening in communication.
2. Mental formations (sankhara): Due to ignorance, the person has formed habitual patterns of selectively hearing only parts of the conversation that confirm their biases, beliefs or preconceptions.
3. Consciousness (viññana): The persons consciousness is conditioned by these mental formations, making them prone to selective listening.
4. Name and form (nama-rupa): The persons body and mind (psychophysical constituents) manifest in a way that is susceptible to selective listening.
5. The six sense bases (salayatana): The persons sense organs (hearing and mind) interact with the external world.
6. Contact (phassa): The person encounters a conversation that has different viewpoints and may trigger their selective listening.
7. Feeling (vedana): The person may feel uncomfortable, frustrated or angry as a result of the conversation due to their selective listening and assumptions.
8. Craving (tanha): The person may crave to dominate the conversation and prove their point, or avoid the conversation altogether.
9. Clinging (upadana): The persons attachment to their view and selective listening intensifies, perpetuating the cycle of confirmation bias and distorted communication.
10. Becoming (bhava): This clinging to selective listening reinforces the persons habitual patterns and karmic tendencies, perpetuating the cycle of biased communication.
11. Birth (jati): The persons selective listening manifests in the form of distorted communication and missed opportunities for understanding and growth.
12. Old age and death (jara-marana): Unaddressed selective listening and distorted communication can lead to interpersonal conflicts, missed opportunities in education, and perpetuate negative consequences in future situations or even future lives.
In this example, we can see how the Twelve Nidanas apply to the perpetuation of selective listening and biased communication. By understanding the dependent origination of selective listening and recognizing the interdependence of the Twelve Links, a person can increase their self-awareness and work towards breaking the cycle of selective listening, ultimately promoting better communication and connection with others.

How to break cycle at each point:

Thank you for the detailed illustration of the Twelve Nidanas of dependent origination in the context of selective listening. Here are some ways in which one could break the cycle at each point in the context of selective listening:

1. Ignorance (avijja): To break the cycle at this point, one could cultivate awareness of their own biases and preconceptions that color their perception of what is being said. This can be done by practicing introspection, mindfulness, and self-reflection.

2. Mental formations (sankhara): To break the cycle at this point, one could develop a habit of actively listening to the other person without selectively hearing only those parts of the conversation that confirm their pre-existing beliefs. This can be done by cultivating a receptive mindset and consciously engaging in the listening process.

3. Consciousness (viññana): To break the cycle at this point, one could develop mindfulness and self-awareness so that they can recognize when their consciousness is being conditioned by their selective hearing habits.

4. Name and form (nama-rupa): To break the cycle at this point, one could challenge their own opinions and biases, and cultivate a mindset of openness and humility towards differing viewpoints.

5. The six sense bases (salayatana): To break the cycle at this point, one could practice sensory awareness and mindfulness of the senses, so that they can catch themselves when they are selectively hearing and consciously choose to listen more fully.

6. Contact (phassa): To break the cycle at this point, one could approach conversations with curiosity and an openness to hearing differing opinions, without an attachment to proving oneself right or avoiding discomfort.

7. Feeling (vedana): To break the cycle at this point, one could bring awareness to their own emotional reactions and work on developing equanimity and non-reactivity in response to differing viewpoints.

8. Craving (tanha): To break the cycle at this point, one could cultivate a sense of inner contentment and reduce their attachment to getting their own way and avoiding discomfort.

9. Clinging (upadana): To break the cycle at this point, one could work on letting go of attachments to particular beliefs and opinions, developing a sense of flexibility and openness to change.

10. Becoming (bhava): To break the cycle at this point, one could engage in skillful, compassionate action that supports positive communication and understanding, rather than perpetuating the cycle of biased communication.

11. Birth (jati): To break the cycle at this point, one could practice active listening, empathy, and emotional intelligence so as to deepen understanding and connection with others.

12. Old age and death (jara-marana): To break the cycle at this point, one could recognize the long-term negative consequences of selective listening and distorted communication, and commit to breaking the cycle through ongoing practice and self-reflection.

In summary, breaking the cycle of dependent origination requires a combination of mindfulness, self-awareness, and skillful action at each stage. By recognizing the pervasive nature of the cycle and dedicating oneself to practicing ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom, one can break the cycle and ultimately attain liberation from suffering.