Friendship

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.