Lord Buddha was the foremost leader of a community of people in search of spiritual happiness in a bygone era. He is known as the “Great One,” and he has become a refuge to people in later times because of the power of the Dhamma. The teachings that he propagated have held the world in check and have kept it from disintegration; even those who have never heard his name have still benefited from the principles of his Dhamma.

– Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu –

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From “FOOD FOR THOUGHT,” translated from the Thai by Grant A. Olson.