Reply To: Relationship and Attachment

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All the best! And please do it tactfully with minimal pressure! 

Jethavanarama Buddhist Monastery explains buddhist concepts very clearly without invoking kamma and rebirth at the start. I found their explanations very good when trying to explain things with my friends, didn’t even have to call it “buddhism” in the first place, just using logic and personal induction. This Sermon is one of my favorite explanations to get started, on the cycle of wanting.

It would be good to have some understanding of Christianity too. All religions have morality as a common point so it can be discussed as well. But you need to be ready that some christians view buddhism as “demonic”, and not be upset and turn it to a heated discussion. Some just have strong views like that. Don’t come in with too much expectations!

Also to fully comprehend the dhamma we need to learn the wider world view, but that can be later if she is receptive.

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