Occupy your mind with love

In these particularly turbulent times — conflict, inequality, political division, and a natural world in crisis — the good news is that we can still always relate to our own fundamental qualities of goodness and compassion. As Sogyal Rinpoche poignantly asks: Why do we fill our minds and hearts with anger and hatred? Why not occupy it with love instead?

Here is a selection of teachings to help kindle that warmth within your own mind and heart — and to recognise something equally profound: that the person beside you, whoever they may be, is simply another you.