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An interesting look at how the same beliefs can be approached from different standpoints, and have different effects. What, I wonder, of love?

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It seems to depend on who you read - some flavours of Buddhism have been criticised for over-emphasising enlightenment and under-emphasising engagement with others. But Thich Nhat Hanh's take on love seems very similar to the Christian ideal, and from what I know of him he practised what he preached: https://www.brainpickings.org/2015/03/31/how-to-love-thich-nhat-hanh/

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A good sign. 'By their fruits...'

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