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Compassion Quote by Thich Nhat Hanh

“True love is made of four elements: loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity.” quote by Thich Nhat Hanh
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““True love is made of four elements: loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity.””

Thich Nhat Hanh

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.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate these four qualities.

Themes

love compassion mindfulness inner peace

Mood

calm inspirational

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • meditation
  • conflict resolution
  • parenting

Key Concepts

Buddhist psychology emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which element do you practice most?
  • How to develop equanimity?
A Different Perspective

Equanimity can be hard to maintain under stress.

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