Source: Sutta Nipata 259 "Avoid fools" When we have trouble with relationships, we often hear the phrase "cut ties with such people," but is that really the solution? In this video, we use an ancient Indian story to think about the nature of human relationships and the importance of self-growth. ◯Four types of bad friends・People who always take things・People who talk bad about you behind your back・People who don't keep their promises・People who invite you to bad games◯Why you should cut ties・They hinder your growth・They hurt your feelings・They have a negative impact◯How to cut ties・Don't cut ties suddenly・Keep a little distance・Appropriately allocate your time and effort◯What to do after cutting ties・Refine yourself・Improve your behavior and way of thinking・Make an effort to build better relationships◯Important points・You don't have to cut all ties・Don't try to change the other person, change yourself・It's important to be alone sometimes◯Summary・The reason to "cut ties" is to protect yourself and grow・However, don't just run away, but see it as an opportunity to learn・Ultimately, your goal is to build healthier relationships00:00:00 Introduction00:00:03 The importance of relationships in life00:00:54 The story of Arjuna: Four problematic friends00:06:26 The teachings of a guru (sage): The four types of bad friends00:09:21 Arjuna's self-transformation and the changes in his surroundings00:13:21 True solutions to human relationships learned from stories00:14:22 Buddhist teachings: dependent origination and self-illumination00:18:16 Summary: The true meaning of "cutting ties"I hope this video will give you an opportunity to think about the difficulties of human relationships and the importance of self-growth. May everyone's lives be rich and happy. #human relationships #self-growth #Buddhist teachings #ancient Indian stories= ... 】The correct answer among the four types of people Buddha's teachings • How to make everything go well without worrying Buddha's teachings ——————————————————————————————————————= ... ????https://amzn.to/44cIm1N ==================================== Recommended books ================================= ????Words of the Buddha to read when life is tough https://amzn.to/3QclpWQ ????Easy to read every day (It's in a format similar to a daily calendar. Short, deep stories are summarized compactly every day. The size is just right and I recommend it ????) The Teachings of the Buddha: One Story a Day by Alabomulle Sumedha (author) https://amzn.to/4b7crSq ????Recommended for beginners: An Easy Introduction to Buddhism that Anyone Can Understand by Ishida Kazuhiro (author) https://amzn.to/4aOD0MO ????A bestseller that makes it easy for anyone to learn the teachings of Buddha. Free for a limited time on Audible [with limited benefits] Practice not reacting: Buddha's ultra-rational "way of thinking" that will make all your worries disappear Ryushun Kusanagi (author) https://amzn.to/3w15cNh ????If you want to seriously learn Buddhism, the words of the Buddha: Sutta Nipata Gen Nakamura (author) https://amzn.to/3IXDweX ????Many humorous episodes Introduction to Buddhism by Gen Nakamura Gen Nakamura (author) https://amzn.to/3Qbm8Y8 ———————————————————————————————————— The teachings of Buddhism bring deep insight and peace to our lives. We have carefully selected wonderful books that anyone can learn from, from beginners to advanced. Please try to experience the wisdom of the Buddha through these books. VOICEVOX: Ryusei Aoyama #Buddha's teachings #Buddha #Buddhism #Buddhist teachings #Shakyamuni #Shakyamuni #old age #illness #death #suffering #Buddha #Buddhism #story #emotion #dialogue #desire #attachment #happiness #emotions #observation #life #way of life #story #human relationships #Zen #anxiety #peace of mind #sermon #training #nembutsu #gratitude #thank you #culture #buddhism