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Right associations have always been emphasized in Buddhism because we are greatly influenced, positively and negatively, by the people we associate with the most. Here are three key ways to create right associations.
First, surround yourself with positive, optimistic, joyful people. Little by little, reduce and eventually, remove from your close circle people who are negative, cynical and prone to drama.
Secondly, be part of a spiritual community such as a yoga class, meditation group, or among people who meet regularly to study religious texts. . . .
Thirdly, read or listen to teachings which are informative and inspiring. Though we cannot always be in the presence of gifted teachers, we can still benefit from them by reading their writings and listening or viewing their talks.
-Victor M Parachin, Buddhist Wisdom for Beginners
First, surround yourself with positive, optimistic, joyful people. Little by little, reduce and eventually, remove from your close circle people who are negative, cynical and prone to drama.
Secondly, be part of a spiritual community such as a yoga class, meditation group, or among people who meet regularly to study religious texts. . . .
Thirdly, read or listen to teachings which are informative and inspiring. Though we cannot always be in the presence of gifted teachers, we can still benefit from them by reading their writings and listening or viewing their talks.
-Victor M Parachin, Buddhist Wisdom for Beginners