Kalyanamitta sutta. And how does a bhikkhu who has a good friend develop and cultivate the Noble Eightfold Path? Aug 8, 2025 · In this regard, the kalyāṇamitta becomes a stabilizing influence, keeping us grounded in what is truly important. 2), where the teaching is given by the Buddha to Ānanda. 8), translated from the Pali by The Amaravati Sangha. ' Admirable friendship, admirable companionship, admirable camaraderie is actually the whole of the holy life. , 2 November 2013, . Who we are Kalyana Mitta is initiated by a group of individuals who have made a commitment to study and practice the Buddha’s teaching and to share the Dhamma and its benefits with the intention of helping others discover more peace, freedom, and joy in their lives. The text of this page ("Mitta Sutta: A Friend", by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4. A website dedicated to providing free, online courses and bibliographies in Buddhist Studies. Early Buddhist texts from the Tipitaka (Tripitaka). Admirable Friendship Kalyāṇa-mittatā Sutta (SN 45:56–62) “Monks, this is the forerunner, the harbinger of the rising of the sun, i. This translation is an expression of an ancient spiritual text that has been passed down by the Buddhist tradition for the benefit of all sentient beings. 0 International License. They keep your secrets. Translated from the Pali, with reference to several English translations, especially those of Bhikkhu Bodhi. Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi. In the same way, this is the forerunner, the harbinger of the arising of the noble eightfold path in a monk, i. When a monk has admirable people as friends, companions, & colleagues, he can be expected to develop & pursue the noble eightfold path. , dawnrise. It is dedicated to the public domain via Creative Commons Zero (CC0). , admirable friendship. 11 Kalyāṇa,mittatā Sutta 1 Paṭhama Kalyāṇa,mittatā Sutta The First Discourse on Spiritual Friendship | S 45. In the Pali Canon 's Upaddha Sutta (SN 45. Kalyana Mitta is a Pali term that means admirable or good friends. Kalyāṇa,mittatā Sutta 1 The First Discourse on Spiritual Friendship | S 45. They don’t abandon you when you’re in hardship or when you’re struggling, and they don’t judge you for it. 49/5:29 f Theme: The external condition for the noble eightfold path Translated by Piya Tan ©2007, 2010 In the Mitta Sutta, the Buddha lays out the seven qualities of a good friend. Published in 2000. 2), there is a conversation between Lord Buddha and his disciple Ananda in which Ananda enthusiastically declares, 'This is half of the holy life, lord: admirable friendship, admirable companionship, admirable camaraderie. From the suttas, it is clear that having admirable friends . By their example and urging, they prompt a pause in the hurry —a reminder that the worthiest life is not one of acquisitions but of moments. 1The(Kalyāṇa,mitta) Appamāda Sutta is about spiritual friendship[§4-10], based on the Buddha‟s famous statement that “spiritual friendship is nothalf of the holy life, but the wholeof the holy life,” famously found in the Upaḍḍha Sutta 2(S 45. Suttas (sutras) with the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness, insight, wisdom, and meditation. For example, a good friend does what’s hard to do, says what’s hard to say, and endures what’s hard to endure. 49/5:29 f Theme: The external condition for the noble eightfold path Translated by Piya Tan ©2007, 2010 (a suggested style): "Karaniya Metta Sutta: The Buddha's Words on Loving-Kindness" (Sn 1. e. ygtvns mfb fnm udkrf xeaahx qrdza xsjcwr swsc wpnc vsxv