Friendships and Friends
The word "friend" is too liberally used. In reality, most of the people we know are either "contacts" or "acquaintances", but we when we talk with others, we opt for the word "friend" because it is less likely to offend.
The Buddhist understanding of a "friend" is someone who:
- is there for us in both good times and bad;
- encourages us to do good;
- we can confide in and who confides in us;
- rejoices in our happiness;
- speaks well of us.
Based on the above, how many people in your circle can you really consider your "friend"?
