Bhante Akāliko | Online Series: The Importance of Spiritual Friendship (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, GMT+10, AU)

The Buddha said that a Kalyana Mitta, or good friend, is the whole of the spiritual path. Companionship with good people encourages our spiritual development by supporting our growth and in turn helps us understand the qualities we need to cultivate to truly be a good friend to everyone. Discover the benefits of good friends and the dangers of bad friends in this two part online series for the Buddhist Library (NSW, Australia).

Tuesday 5th April 7:00–8:30pm AEST (UTC+10)

Part 1: Avoiding Fools – What’s the difference between a good friend and a bad friend? Understanding the difference is beneficial to our own development and helps us be a better friend to others.

Tuesday 12th April, 7:00–8:30pm AEST (UTC+10)

Part 2: Associating with the Wise – Explore what good friendship means in Buddhist thought and why it is so important for making progress on the spiritual path.

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