“Love is our true nature, but it is often covered over by a protective layer of fear. Buddhist practices unearth the gold beneath the clay, and return us to our natural goodness. The Buddhist path also uses systematic trainings to cultivate this love. These trainings are found throughout the Buddhist world. They strengthen our capacity for love, compassion, joy and peace. The practices that develop these qualities combine repeated thoughts, visualization and feelings.”

Read entire article, an excerpt taken from Jack Kornfield’s book “The Wise Heart.”