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Suggested Reading
Other books by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu:
- Handbook For Mankind
- Buddha-Dhamma For Students
- Keys To Natural Truth
- Heartwood From The Bo Tree
- Anapanasati-Bhavana (very detailed explanation ofheory and Practice closely following Pali texts)
For information please contact:
- The Dhamma Study and Practice Group: 309/49 Moo 2 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Tung Song Hong, Bangkhen, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
- The Buddhadasa Foundation: Wat Cholapratan Rangsit, Pak Kred, Nontaburi 11200, Thailand
About the Author
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu (Slave of the Buddha) went forth as a bhikkhu (Buddhist monk) in 1926, at the age of twenty. After a few years of study in Bangkok, he was inspired to live dose with nature in order to investigate the Buddha-Dhamma. Thus, he established Suan Mokkhabalarama (The Grove of the power of liberation) in 1932, near his hometown. At that time, it was the only Forest Dhamma Center and one of the few places dedicated to vipassana (mental cultivation leading to "seeing clearly" into reality) in Southern Thailand. Word of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, his work, and Suan Mokkh spread over the years so that they are easily described as "one of the most influential events of Buddhist history in Siam." Here, we can only mention some of the more interesting services he has rendered Buddhism.
Ajahn Buddhadasa has worked painstakingly to establish and explain the correct and essential principles of original Buddhism. That work is based in extensive research of the Pali texts (Canon and commentary), especially of the Buddha's Discourses (sutta-pitaka), followed by personal experiment and practice with these teachings. Then he has taught whatever he can say truly quenches dukkha. His goal has been to produce a complete set of references for present and future research and practice. His approach has been always scientific, straight-forward, and practical.
May all the merit accrued in the sharing of this Dhamma be dedicated to all able
beingstowards the realization of the Four Noble Truths in this very life time.
"For those who strive, may they attain."
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