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<h1 id="foreword-by-the-president-of-the-buddhadhamma-foundation"><a class="header" href="#foreword-by-the-president-of-the-buddhadhamma-foundation">Foreword by the President of the Buddhadhamma Foundation</a></h1>
<p>The Buddhadhamma Foundation is non-profit charitable organization,
established by a group of devout Buddhists in 1987. Somdet Phra
Buddhaghosacariya (P. A. Payutto) had no part in the establishment of
this foundation or in any other matters pertaining to it.</p>
<p>The goal and objective of the Buddhadhamma Foundation is the widespread
propagation of the Buddha’s teachings, so that people may benefit from
them and apply them to solve problems, both personal and social, in
everyday life, in accord with the Buddha’s directive to his disciples:</p>
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<p>Bhikkhus, wander forth for the welfare and happiness of the manyfolk,
for the compassionate assistance of the world.</p>
<p><em>Caratha bhikkhave cārikaṁ bahujanahitāya bahujanasukhāya
lokānukampāya.</em></p>
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<p>The inspiration for the establishment of the Buddhadhamma Foundation was
the book <em>Buddhadhamma</em>, written by Ven. P. A. Payutto. Besides this
text, the venerable author has written many books on how to apply the
Buddha’s teachings to address problems and work out solutions in various
domains, e.g.: education; society; economics; politics; government;
jurisprudence; culture; history; health; medicine; family life;
adolescence; self-development; Dhamma practice; mind development; sangha
administration; remedying problems in the sangha; etc.</p>
<p>For his accomplishments Somdet Phra Buddhaghosacariya has been given
honorary doctorate degrees from fifteen leading universities in
Thailand, and in 1994 he received UNESCO’s Prize for Peace Education in
Paris. The Buddhadhamma Foundation thus primarily focuses on propagating
the Buddhist works written by Somdet Phra Buddhaghosacariya (P. A.
Payutto).</p>
<p><em>Buddhadhamma</em> was compiled by Ven. P. A. Payutto by drawing on the
essence of the Buddha’s awakening, i.e. the Four Noble Truths. Ven.
P. A. Payutto writes in a detailed, systematic, integrated, and logical
way, revealing with clarity long-hidden truths to the reader. As a
consequence, knowledge arises about the interconnected nature of human
life and spiritual practice, from basic stages up to the final goal of
life. One discovers the nature of human life, the attributes of life,
the goal of life, and the means for living a worthy life. Through wise
reflection one develops greater awareness and a transformation occurs in
how one conducts one’s life, leading to fulfilment and success.</p>
<p>To finish, I would like to thank Somdet Phra Buddhaghosacariya for his
kindness in permitting the Buddhadhamma Foundation to carry out this
English translation of <em>Buddhadhamma</em>. I am delighted that Mr. Robin
Moore has shown such commitment and donated his time to finish this
translation in such a thorough and circumspect way. I also wish to
express my appreciation to Mr. Bancha Nangsue, who has completed the
computer and graphic work for this book with great diligence and
determination. The foundation expresses its deep gratitude to all the
other people (whose names are not mentioned here) who have provided
support for this project and have helped to bring about its success.</p>
<p>The Buddhadhamma Foundation is happy for this English edition of
<em>Buddhadhamma</em> to be shared and disseminated, both as a printed
publication and over the internet, with the stipulation that this is not
done in exchange for any form of profit or monetary reward. If anyone
wishes to publish or share this book, please contact the Buddhadhamma
Foundation first for permission.</p>
<p>I would like to offer this work in homage to the Triple Gem: the Buddha,
the Dhamma, and the Sangha.</p>
<p>On this occasion, I wish to dedicate any goodness generated from the
publication of this book to my late parents Mr. Rung Rueng and Mrs.
Kulap Thanapura, and to my two children who have also passed away.</p>
<p>Yongyut Thanapura<br />
President of the Buddhadhamma Foundation<br />
1 June 2017</p>
<p>Contact:</p>
<p>Buddhadhamma Foundation<br />
87/126 Thetsaban Songkhro Road<br />
Khwaeng Lat Yao, Khet Chatuchak<br />
Bangkok, 10900<br />
Thailand</p>
<p>(Please send correspondence by registered mail.)<br />
Tel: +66 (0)92-992-6962<br />
Email: [email protected]<br />
Email: [email protected]</p>
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