[iklostardinn]

The love spoken about in Buddhist teachings is different to understandings about love which involve close relationship with the other, strong feelings of attraction, connection and attachment.

I like the definitions of love which stress the seeking happiness for the other - irrespective of what that means in regard to gains for us.

It is unconditional rather than conditional in nature and requires something from us - patience, courage, acceptance in being willing to love and be loved.