True Nourishment

~ By Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu ~

Physical or worldly happiness has to be continually "drunk" or "eaten" to sustain it. But really these actions should be done only to stop or allay hunger whenever we fell its pangs. As for spiritual or Dhammic happiness, no drinking or eating is required to bring it about.

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From “Food for Thought,” Some Teachings of Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu. Translated from the Thai (อาหารใจ) by Grant A. Olson. 

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