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What does it mean?
Profound love leads to reverence for life's mystery, connecting us to all beings regardless of status.
In plain terms
Deep love makes you respect life and care about all creatures.
What can you take from it?
Let love deepen your respect for all life.

Where it applies

  • interpersonal relationships
  • environmental ethics
  • compassionate care

Putting it to work

  • cultivate deep love
  • respect all beings
  • study life's mystery

Questions to consider

  • What does deep love mean to you?
  • How do you honor mystery?

Another view

It assumes love naturally leads to ethical action.

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