Compassion Quote by Thich Nhat Hanh
““True love is made of four elements: loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity.””
About This Quote
Source Teaching: The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching, Thich Nhat Hanh, 1998
True love consists of loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity.
In simple terms: Love = kindness, compassion, joy, calmness.
Cultivate these four qualities.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- relationships
- meditation
- conflict resolution
- parenting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which element do you practice most?
- How to develop equanimity?
Equanimity can be hard to maintain under stress.