When, due to friendship with someone, the three poisons increase,
Degrading the activities of listening, reflecting and meditating
And destroy loving kindness and compassion—
To give up such a friendship is the practice of a Bodhisattva.

When, relying on someone, your negativities diminish,
And your positive qualities grow like a waxing moon—
To cherish such a spiritual friend
More than your own body is the practice of a Bodhisattva.

Gyalse Thogmay Sangpo

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