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**Unergerah** · 08-12-2012, 05:24 AM

How does one form healthy, deep relationships with other people without any attachment? Is it possible to be close to someone without this attachment? Is it necessary to relinquish all relationships in order to be truly free from attachments?

dear friend

imo, it is very difficult to have ordinary relationships without any attachment. at least in the original buddhist tradition, a person relinquished all ordinary relationships in order to be truly free from attachments

however, Buddha, in his clarity, also recognised most people need the love & support of ordinary relationships. so Buddha provided many teachings (such as here & here) about the conduct & qualities required for successful lasting relationships

kind regards

element

08-12-2012, 05:24 AM	#4
Unergerah Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 399 Senior Member	How does one form healthy, deep relationships with other people without any attachment? Is it possible to be close to someone without this attachment? Is it necessary to relinquish all relationships in order to be truly free from attachments? dear friend imo, it is very difficult to have ordinary relationships without any attachment. at least in the original buddhist tradition, a person relinquished all ordinary relationships in order to be truly free from attachments however, Buddha, in his clarity, also recognised most people need the love & support of ordinary relationships. so Buddha provided many teachings (such as here & here) about the conduct & qualities required for successful lasting relationships kind regards element
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