Spiritual Friendship

Shantideva writes about the same, and says,

and says, ‘Never, even at the cost of my life, should I renounce such a friend.’

(a spiritual friend who knows wisdom)

in the Siksha Samuccaya, it’s written — (on avoiding disputes)

We should be ready to walk 100 leagues (measurement like miles) to avoid disputes…

We should not say, ‘This was well said, while this wasn’t’

And he says this goes even for Bodhisattvas who have merely had the most=beginning thought, of wishing enlightenment.

About winning confidence, it’s written, a Bodhisattva should win over all beings.

This is the whole of it. . .

If we cause others to lose faith in us, this is a most egregious error..

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As self-reliance is among the greatest wisdom, we should help give others faith in themselves; and let them understand to follow their heart… as self-trust is the most basic building block of all faith and trust.