The teachings of the Buddha go beyond the basic morality which is common to all religions. He taught METTA - selfless love, a love that goes beyond family, friends and countrymen, AND includes those of different religions, beliefs, creeds, sexual orientation, and even INCLUDES our enemies as well, no matter how difficult the circumstances may appear to be.
“He was angry with me, he attacked me, he defeated me, he robbed me”—those who dwell on such thoughts will never be free from hatred.
For hatred can never put an end to hatred. Love alone can. This is an unalterable law. —Dhammapada 1:3-5
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