What are the Most Powerful Buddhist Teachings on Love?

 

We gathered some of the clearest Buddhist teachings on love we could find.  Thich Nhat Hanh and the Dalai Lama both have a soft spoken gentleness as they convey their messages.  They are both simple and powerful Buddhist Teachers.  Soak in the videos and quotes.  Share and enjoy!

 

 

“The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person’s suffering and bring that person joy.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

 

 

“Life is the art of bringing happiness to ourselves and to others.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh

 

 

 

Love, kindness, compassion and tolerance are qualities common to all the great religions, and whether or not we follow any particular religious tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone.  ~ Dalai Lama

 

 

“Let us cultivate love and compassion, both of which give life true meaning. This is the religion I preach. It is simple. Its temple is the heart. Its teaching is love and compassion. Its moral values are loving and respecting others, whoever they may be. Whether one is a lay person or a monastic, we have no other option if we wish to survive in this world.” ~Dalai Lama

 

“You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.”  ~Buddha

 

 

“In daily practice, reflect on the benefits of love, compassion and kindness, then reflect on the disadvantages of anger. Such continuous contemplation, the growing appreciation of love, has the effect of reducing our inclination towards hatred and increasing our respect for love. By this means even anger can be diminished.”  ~Dalai Lama