Starting with a chapter on the dysfunctional early life of the Buddha, Christopher Titmuss explores the profound importance of love in a series of essays. The Buddha of love addresses such themes as deep friendship, romantic love, the act of giving, spiritual relationships and compassion. There are essays on the teachings of Jesus, tantra sexuality and psychotherapy. Christopher offers a range of insightful perspective on matters of the heart while drawing on the Buddha's teachings. He shares stories, poems and offers practices to cultivate love as a liberating force.