Sangha Together | Keyshawn #22, Robert Co | 12.27.21

Keyshawn and Robert Co discuss the Triple Gem in Western context, the value of admirable friends, the duties of the sotāpan, the characteristics of the four types of nobles, and learning from books and videos.

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00:00:00 Gaps in the landscape of Western Buddhism

00:06:31 Personality conflict; micro-sanghas; seclusion

00:14:17 Developing enthusiasm; visiting wats

00:16:56 Work and practice; things are good

00:24:04 Kalyāṇa-mittatā - admirable friendship

00:30:00 The sotāpan has responsibility without guilt; being good enough; seven mind moments

00:49:46 Never mind start again; wholesome things are wise

00:53:27 Not needing to know; reading books

01:00:21 Using YouTube videos; learning and instruction preferences

01:18:25 Eric is good; snow in Seattle; Buddhist decor