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 support
- Is the same in happiness and sorrow
- Advises his friend for his welfare
- Is sympathetic
Ven 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.
