Friendship: The Beauty of True Friendship

Speaker: Bhante Jāgaro (In Person, Visiting from the United States)

Mon 10 Feb | 7.00-8.30pm AEDT

Location: In person at Western Sydney University (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 or Online (Zoom link below)
Online (Zoom link below)

Cost: Free

The Buddha recognised the importance of friendship as a key element on the path to awakening. True friendship is built on qualities like understanding, trust, kindness, and mutual support. In this talk, we will explore the qualities of true friendship and how cultivating them can deepen one’s practice and bring joy to one’s life.

About the Speaker: Bhante Jāgaro is a Buddhist monk from the United States. His interest in Buddhism began as a lay person after attending a meditation retreat in 2004. He became inspired by stories from the Pāli Canon, in addition to more contemporary teachers like Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Brahm. Motivated by gratitude and determination, he sought to dedicate his life to the possibility of deep inner-peace.

After exploring several monasteries, Bhante Jagaro eventually ordained as a Buddhist monk in 2016 at Abhayagiri Monastery in Northern California. He trained under a number of teachers, including Ajahn Pasanno, Ajahn Viradhammo and Ajahn Mudito. Since 2023, he has focused on the practice of wandering in the United States, seeking to find an appropriate balance between seclusion and compassionate engagement.

Hybrid event: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive session in person at the Metta Centre or online by clicking on this link to access the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURLWVN1dWllYUN1dz09 Alternatively, you can dial in from your telephone (call charges apply): +61 2 8015 6011 | Meeting ID: 835 0648 9824| Passcode: 718905