“The near enemy of love is attachment. Attachment masquerades as love. It says, “I will love this person because I need them.” Or, “I’ll love you if you’ll love me back. I’ll love you, but only if you will be the way I want.” This isn’t love at all - it is attachment - and attachment is rigid, it is very different from love.”
Quote by Jack Kornfield
Work
Bringing Home the Dharma: Awakening Right Where You Are
This book explores the principles of mindfulness and spiritual enlightenment as taught in Buddhism, emphasizing the practice of finding peace and clarity in the present moment. more
Author
Jack Kornfield
Jack Kornfield is an American author and meditation teacher, born in 1945. His works mainly focus on Buddhist meditation and spiritual growth, which have won him a wide audience. more
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