Health in the Buddhist sense — Dhammapada

To delve deeper into the question of health, in the Buddhist sense of the term — that is, balance, non-suffering, and vitality of the mind — the Dhammapada offers valuable insights. In this tradition, illness is often perceived as an imbalance between elements, but "supreme health" is defined as the absence of mental disturbances and emotional perturbations.

Here are selected verses for your reflection on health, both physical and inner:

1. Health as the Supreme Good