198 - Renunciation as an Act of Love

Buddhism is a path of renunciation. Many people assume this means we aim to separate ourselves from the things and beings of the world and work ourselves into a state where we no longer care about them – at least not to the point where it might hurt or upset us. Fortunately, this assumption couldn't be further from the truth. Renunciation leaves us much more capable of sincere and open-handed love.