𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 = 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 A woman once asked Geshe Potowa ‘What is affectionate love?’ He replied ‘What do you feel when you see your own son? You are delighted to see him and he appears pleasant to you’ With a mind of affectionate love, even though others may possess many faults we shall only see their beauty and good qualities, just as a mother sees the beauty of her children no matter what they do. A main benefit of developing affectionate love is that when our mind has the nature of love we naturally feel happy and peaceful. With such a state it is impossible to develop anger or jealousy, therefore this eliminates all the pains and problems we bring upon ourself as a result of anger. Love is the real inner protection against suffering! Pure love is unmixed with attachment and stems entirely from a concern for others’ happiness - unconditional, without expectations, and without expecting anything in return. The mind of love ultimately makes our minds happier and more peaceful, and the minds of all those around us 🌞 ❤️ So, love more! What does love mean to you?⬇️ Excerpts taken from Joyful Path of Good Fortune and How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso ⭐️ Find out more about love at our upcoming public talk ‘Love in the city’ with International teacher Gen Sangden https://kmcmanchester.org/product/loveinthecity/ (fb)

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