An attack that is not real giving illusions full reality and attempting to handle them as real. This sense of threat is an acknowledgement of our inherent weaknesses; a belief that there is danger which has power to call on us to make appropriate defense. The world is based on this insane belief. Defense is frightening. It stems from fear.
The body is not in need of defense. It will be strong and healthy if the mind does not abuse it. We must understand the "self" that needs protection is not real. The body, valueless and not in need of defense. We need merely to perceive as apart from us, and it becomes a healthy, serviceable instrument through which the mind can operate until its usefulness is over. Defend the body and we have attacked the mind. from "Underneath the Mango Tree" by BID
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