Meditation on Love

Love is defined in Buddhism as "wanting others to be happy". It can thus be applied to all being and not just some special people as we consider it to be in the west. This state is considered to be a natural quality of the mind and if we develop this quality it not only brings us and others happiness it can also lead to greater realisation as we start to realise the interconnectedness of all beings. Thus love can be a path to wisdom just as wisdom is a path to love.