Studying the principles of the Dhamma helps us to first realize that we have two facets to our body: the bodily form and the Dhamma-body. Our body develops due to our parents’ care — we grow due to a number of factors, such as vegetables, proteins, and other nourishment — but the Dhamma-body concerns the overall health of our physical form, our speech, and our mind. Both of these aspects of our being are the foundations of freedom; they sustain and nourish all kinds of growth.

– Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu –

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