How to Love is part of a charming book series by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh that explores the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practice. How to Love demonstrates that when we feel closer to our loved ones, we are also more deeply connected to the world as a whole. Nhat Hanh brings his characteristic clarity, compassion, and humor to the delicate question of how to love, distilling one of our strongest emotions into four essential points: One can only love another if one feels true love for oneself; love is understanding; understanding brings compassion; and deep listening along with loving speech are crucial ways to express our love.