EPISODE · Feb 7, 2021 · 30 MIN

Friendship

from Voices of Love · host Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi

Today's episode includes a couple of lists of qualities, which are jotted down here for your ease of reference.Qualities of a true friend, according to the Buddha.Is a help and supportIs the same in happiness and sorrowAdvises his friend for his welfareIs sympatheticVen Tenzin also mentions Jean Baker Miller's list of five phenomena of growth-enhancing relationships.Each person feels a great sense of zest (vitality).Each person feels more able to act, and does act.Each person has a more accurate picture of her/himself and the other person(s).Each person feels a greater sense of self-worth.Each person feels more connected to the other person(s) and greater motivation for connections with other people.

What this episode covers

While we often think of the Buddha's teachings as focusing only on meditation and enlightenment, he actually gave a lot of advice on the topic of relationships -- and the qualities of a good, supportive friendship. In today's episode, we explore the importance of social connection, and how the Buddha's advice can help us cultivate beneficial friendships; and also how to show up as a more supportive friend. We conclude with a short reflection and motivation setting on the friendships in our own lives.

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