True Buddhists must maintain that the body resides in the mind and that spiritual nourishment is more important than physical sustenance; they must care about all doctrines that advocate a spiritual quest. Practicing Buddhism by means of lip service or rituals does not make you a Buddhist. True Buddhists will not become materialistic nor overly nationalistic.

– Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu –

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