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Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new wind Each one of us, says David Viafora, can be a kalyana mitra , or “spiritual friend.” Here Each one of us, says David Viafora, can be a kalyana mitra , or “spiritual friend.” Here’s how. “Borderline personality disorder,” 2018. Drawing by Moonassi. One day, Ananda and the Buddha were sitting alone on a hill together, overlooking the plains of the Ganges. Having served as the Buddha’s attendant for many years, Ananda often shared his reflections and insights with him. This afternoon, Ananda spoke. “Dear Respected Teacher,” Ananda said. “It seems to me that half of the spiritual life is good friendship, good companionship, good comradeship.” I imagine that Ananda said this with some level of confidence for praising the merits of spiritual friendship. But the Buddha quickly corrected him: “Not so, Ananda! Not so, Ananda!” Ouch! Probably Ananda wasn’t expecting such a stern rebuke....