Tharn Arjarn (Master) Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, the founder of Suan Mokh and the former abbot of Wat Tharn Nam Lai (Suan Mokhabhalaram) is a venerable monk who practised “Dhamma Vinai” (Buddhist monks’ rules) strictly. He studied “Phra-Tri-Pe-Dokk” (Buddha’s Doctrine) thoroughly and correctly He also worked hard in preaching and spreading Buddhism willingly He wrote Dhamma texts, preached and lectured Dhamma to people all his lifelong. Certainly, there is an abundant of his Dhamma books and cassette tapes which all of them have a great value to all humankind. His valuable Dhamma works are well-known and admired by Buddhists and people worldwide.

Consequently, Tharn Arjarn Buddhadasa was praised and announced by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in the year 2005, to be the “Praiseworthy Very Important Person of the World” who had excellent works of the year 2006-2007.

On the occasion of his centennial birth anniversary in May 27, 2006. I memorialize on his kindness done and wish to make merits for devotion to my father, mother, ancestors, teachers, benefactors, kindred, friends and all mankind by spreading Buddhism and giving Dhamma to all people both Thai and foreigners as per Tharn Arjarn’s preaching. Therefore I did choose to collect, translate and publish his precious Dhamma poetries which composed of both poetic and wise meaningful lyrics. Especially, for everyone who intend to read, understand and try to practise by follow his valuable teaching in these poems. They will get the best advices for their right, good and useful living absolutely.

I would like to pay my highest respect and thankful to Tharn Arjarn Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, Tharn Arjarn Bhodhi (Buddhadhammo Bhikkhu), The present abbot of Wat Tharn Nam Lai (Suan Mokhabhalaram), my father & mother (Pa & Mae), Dr. Kosum & Khunmae Pacharee Sukthaworn. Also thanks to my younger brother, Mr. Sorut Sukthaworn, First Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and everybody who concerned and assisted me to finish this precious book completely and successfully as my will.

Actually. It’s my pleasure to have a good chance to give Dhamma and spread out some part of Tharn Arjarn Buddhadasa’s worthwhile works to humankind. That means I have done one of the right duties of the real Buddhist who “was born to be a humanitarian and met Buddhism” as said and taught by Tharn Arjarn Buddhadasa.

Finally, I hope that this book of “Buddhadasa’s 100 years of Memory, 100 Worthy Dhamma Poetries” which I intend to do for charity will bring a great wisdom and usefulness to all mankind in living their lives rightly, conscientiously, righteously, cordially and peacefully by practising and following the Enlightenment of Lord Buddha’s Dhamma preaching which were relayed and recommended in all worthy Dhamma poetries of Tharn Arjarn Buddhadasa Bhikkhu.

(Preface of Producer)

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