The number of books on Buddhist topics produced by monks in Thailand is quite considerable :but for anyone lacking a knowledge of the Thai language this great volume of literature is, unfortunately, inaccessible. In order to remedy this situation some of the most import works in Thai are now being translated into English.
The present volume is one in a series of works by Venerable Buddhadasa Bhikkhu of Chaiya, South Thailand. It is particularly suited to the reader who wishes to get a complete outline of Buddha-Dhamma expressed in straight forward language.
The Ven. Buddhadasa is well know for the readiness with which he gives non-literal interpretations to the Buddhist texts. Giveing more weight to meditative experience and everyday observation than to philology, he finds meaning in many otherwise obscure points of doctrine. He does not hesitate to reject as naive a word-for-word interpretation that has no bearing on real life.
Particularly valuable in the present work are the author's thoughts on samsara, karma, and re-birth, subjects completely misunderstood by most western students of Buddhism.
To anyone hoping to find in Buddha-Dhamma a guide to life rather than just an object of scholarly study, this "Handbook" is strongly recommended
Buddha - Nigama
Chieng Mai
Thailand.
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