In Buddhism, there are four elements of love:
Maitri = loving-kindness
Karuna = compassion
Mudita = joy
Upeksha = freedom
True love in the context of Buddhism means – above all – to be present.
This requires intention and practice which is art of meditation.
Meditation brings our true presence to the here and now creating an opening to embrace the elements true love.
Teresa Nizza is a spiritual director, lay theologian, retreat facilitator, lecturer, volunteer chaplain and co-founder of mainespiritus and Tools for Intentional Living (TILT)©. She is a graduate of the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley, CA and she earned a certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Mercy Center for Hope and Healing in Colorado. She earned a DMin in Transformational Leadership at BU in the School of Theology.
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