In the Upaddha Sutta, Ananda declares, 'This is half of the holy life, lord: admirable friendship, admirable companionship, admirable camaraderie.' The Buddha replies:
'Don't say that, Ananda. Don't say that. Admirable friendship, admirable companionship, admirable camaraderie is actually the whole of the holy life.
We take refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha--each supports the other two elements. If one leg is missing, the practice is not fully supported. Jonson Sunmin Miller gives the Dharma talk at One Mind Zen on September 9, 2021.
