In cultivating the mind of love, Thich Nhat Hanh shares heartfelt moments in his own formation _ drinking the clear water of a hermit's well; seeing a drawing of the Buddha on the cover of a magazine; becoming a monk to practice for his generation, his society, and the world; and falling in love. Interweaving these episodes with a close examination of key Mahayana Buddhist texts, including the Diamond, Lotus, and avatamsaka sutras, Thich Nhat Hanh helps the reader understand the "interbeing and interpenetrating" Nature of all that is, overcome the notions that stand in the way of direct experience, and enter the "avatars realm of ultimate reality." with masterful simplicity and clarity, he shows us ways to cultivate our own "mind of love" And bring joy and hope to ourselves and many others.