Day: July 19, 2022

Love can be defined in various ways, with different philosophical underpinnings. The Chinese term for love is ren (pronounced "rin"), which is a combination of activity, concern and duty. In Buddhism, the term ren refers to an ideal that is the opposite of narcissism. A person who feels love for others acts to alleviate their suffering, and is motivated by a sense of duty to a king. Love affects the mind and interferes with our ability to think clearly. During the early stages of a relationship, we may feel love and care for our partner. Later in life, however, we…