..续本文上一页troduce friends, foreign and Thai, to the natural truth explained in the Buddha”s teachings and start them in the Buddha”s system of mental cultivation

　　— gatherings of representatives from the different religious communities of Thailand (and later the world) in order to meet, develop mutual good understanding, and cooperate for the sake of world peace

　　— meetings among Buddhists from around the world to discuss and agree upon the “Heart of Buddhism”

　　Actual results must depend on Natural Law, as Ajahn Buddhadāsa and his helpers continue to explore the potential of mindfully wise actions within Nature according to the Law of Nature. He welcomes visitors. 3

　　ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR

　　ROD BUCKNELL FIRST became seriously interested in Buddhism in the mid-1960”s, when, during a visit to Thailand, he was introduced to the techniques of insight meditation. After spending a year in various Thai meditation centres and monasteries, he took ordination as a bhikkhu (monk) under the guidance of Ajahn Pa..ānanda of Wat Cholapratan Rangsarit. He soon became interested also in the teachings of Ajahn Buddhadāsa, and, recognizing their potential value to westerners, began translating some of the Ajahn”s more important works into English. During the four years he spent in the Sangha, he translated altogether six works of vary- ing length, usually in close consultation with the Ajahn in order to ensure accuracy in the rendering of key concepts. Despite his return to lay life, he maintains a close interest — both scholarly and practical in Ajahn Buddhadāsa”s teachings, and has published several related articles in religious studies journals. He is currently a lecturer in the Department of Studies in Religion at the University of Queensland, Australia. 3

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　　VERSE FOR TRANSFERRING MERIT

　　I vow that this merit Will adorn the buddha”s pure land Repaying four kinds of kindness above Aiding those below in the three paths of suffering May those who see and hear All bring forth the bodhi heart And when this retribution body is done Be born together in the land of ultimate bliss

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