This book will be published to celebrate his life on the 49th day after his death. This is significant in the Buddhist tradition when prayers are conducted to facilitate the passing into another life.
There are two parts to the book, firstly a selection of papers written by Pracha relating to Engaged Buddhism in contemporary society. He tackles topics such as globalisation, consumerism, education, ethnic conflict, violence and peace making. His writing indicates his deep thinking about the ills of modernisation process and how Buddhist dhamma is applicable in garnering another more authentic direction for society.
The second part of the book is testimonies and memories from students, colleagues and friends around the world about how Pracha influenced their lives in a multitude of ways. Pracha, was a charismatic, complex man with many contradictions yet he was always a leading light shining on a path towards a more just, sustainable and authentic future.
Part 1 : Pracha's Perspective
- Alternative Politics for Asia
- An Anarchist in the World Bank
- Asian Cultural Values and Green Politics : A Buddhist Perspective
- Buddhadasa's Dhammic Socialism
- Engaged Buddhism in Siam and Southeast Asia
etc.
Part 2: Life and Legacy
- A Short Story of Pracha Hutanuwatr
Tributes from Pracha's Friends
- Asami Yasuhito
- Bobo Lwin
- Daniel Christian Wahl
etc.
Tributes from Organizations
- Gaia, Myanmar
- Metta Development Foundation, Myanmar
- Nyein (Shalom) Foundation
Appendix
- 49 Day Period After Death
ISBN | : 9786168209547 (ปกอ่อน) 416 หน้า |
ขนาด | : 143 x 210 x 20 มม. |
น้ำหนัก | : 510 กรัม |
เนื้อในพิมพ์ | : ขาวดำ |
ชนิดกระดาษ | : กระดาษถนอมสายตา |
สำนักพิมพ์ | : International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) |
เดือนปีที่พิมพ์ | : --/2023 |