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Quote by Somdet Phra Buddhaghosacariya (Prayudh Payutto)
Dhamma, when well practiced, is like a medicine for treating the ills of life, enabling us to live our lives well.
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The quote compares Dhamma to medicine. Practicing it well is presented as a way to address the difficulties and suffering of life, rather than merely thinking about them. Like medicine, it is useful through application. Its purpose is practical: helping a person live wisely and well.
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