The Four Basic Elements of True Love
Kindness, compassion, shared joy and inclusiveness. According to Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, these four qualities are the four basic elements of True Love. These are qualities we can understand. They are qualities we can cultivate, nurture and grow, until they embrace the whole world. I would like to share some of the nuances of the Pali terms for them (metta, karuna, mudita, upekkha), and consider how to practice and apply them in daily life.