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
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