^z31st January 2026 at 10:02am
... from Chapter 1 of The Dharma of the Princess Bride by Ethan Nichtern:
... a Buddhist definition for best friend could simply be the person who helps you bring out your "best" qualities: mindfulness, generosity, patience, confidence, and creativity. The best friends are the ones who support your awakening and whose awakening you in turn support. ...
... and in Toki Pona, perhaps something like:
sona sewi la, jan pona sewi li pali e pona sewi sina
ni li lon sona sewi, li lon pana sewi, li lon awen sewi, li lon wawa sewi, li lon pali sin sewi
ona li pona tawa sona sewi sina
sina pona tawa sona sewi ona
| toki pona | loose translation |
|---|---|
| sona sewi la, jan pona sewi li pali e pona sewi sina | in the context of wisdom, a best friend builds great good in you |
| ni li lon sona sewi, li lon pana sewi, li lon awen sewi, li lon wawa sewi, li lon pali sin sewi | that is, great knowing, great giving, great waiting, great power, and great creation |
| ona li pona tawa sona sewi sina | they are good for your wisdom |
| sina pona tawa sona sewi ona | you are good for their wisdom |
(cf Unicorn - Best Friends, Buddha Buddy (2014-05-19), Mantra - Be Your Own Best Friend (2016-02-16), Mantra - We Are One (2017-04-18), Best Frever (2021-07-14), 2021-07-17 - Best Friends, Genuine, Gallant, Generous, Grateful, Good (2023-09-16), Zhiji (2024-09-20), ...) - ^z - 2026-01-31