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The Reality of Spiritual Friendship

Aug 20, 2022
Exploring spiritual friendship in Buddhism and its role in the spiritual life. Discussing the meaning of Brahmacarya and its connection to spiritual practices leading to awakening. Exploring impermanence and insubstantiality in Buddhism and its role in gaining insight into reality. Delving into the law of conditionality in achieving liberation and understanding the impermanent nature of the self. Emphasizing the importance of spiritual community and friendship in connecting with Buddhist teachings.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Understanding the Significance of Spiritual Friendship
03:27 • 2min
3
Brahma-charya and Buddha-charya
05:39 • 5min
4
Impermanence and Insubstantiality in Buddhism
10:45 • 9min
5
The Law of Conditionality and the Buddha's Realization of Liberation
19:49 • 5min
6
The Impermanent Nature of the Self
25:16 • 22min
7
The Importance of Spiritual Community and Friendship in Buddhism
46:55 • 3min