BUDDHADHAMMA
The Laws of Nature and Their Benefits to Life
by Bhikkhu P. A. Payutto
https://buddhadhamma.github.io/
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When asked, if they were trapped on a desert island with only one book, which title they would take, both Luang Por Pasanno and Tan Ajahn Jayasaro named this. Anumodana all who have finally made this available in English!
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Is or will the book be released in hard copy? I would not ask if there were no photographs of the book in hard copy on the pdfâs second page. I would be interested in purchasing such a book, given whom it has been praised by.
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I found the link to the book in this postâŠ
https://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=41284
some people are trying to get in touch with those responsible for more information.
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Yes I am trying to get in touch with those associated with this book about trying to find a hard copy. I was told they would distributed to Buddhist monasteries but I live in south Texas and itâs nearly impossible to find any. If anyone has any information please contact me as I would like to purchase this book. I have been waiting for years for this. I have downloaded the epub, which is is very convenient, but would love to own my own private copy. Thank you.
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https://www.asiabooks.com/buddhadhamma-the-law-of-nature-and-their-benefilts-to-life-232805.html
Only Ships to Thailand :(.
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I was warned that this is the 2019 version
the post version is from 2021
One option is to use a print service and order a print version of the pdf. The limit is usually 700 pages so you might need to split the file in two parts. Unfortunately, it is a bit expensive but Iâve done it in the past for a few books I treasured.
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Oh yeah! Did you use The Book Patch also? I used their service a few years ago and was quite satisfied!
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Yes, Iâve been using The Book Patch. Another option is Lulu as well.
Although I have a large quantity of PDFs I still relate more to a physical book than to an electronic one.
With Metta,
David
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(shout out to MĆ«siko for rescuing my account)
I was able to get a couple of copies of Buddhadhamma from Kinokuniya Thailand, and a couple of copies from a book finding service. The book service was actually only about $25 a copy more than ordering them from Kinokuniya, which took about six months and several cancelations because the shipping theyâd quote didnât match the actuality. Unfortunately the shipping is 1/2 as much as the book itself.
The long and short of it is that I ended up with two extra copies, if anyone is interested (USA folks, I donât want to try and sort out international shipping).
You can order your own too, but it takes a while for them to get it, and then ship it back out.
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I shipped one of these out today to a forum member, so thereâs one left.
Hard copies of the new edition of Buddhadhamma are now available to order from the Blurb print-on-demand service.
https://www.blurb.com/user/buddhadhamma
The entire book is divided up to seven separate volumes, along the large section divisions.
The cost is printing + shipping. It should work for the US, Europe, Asia, etc.
https://buddhadhamma.github.io/ is updated with the same information.
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I am pleased to report that I purchased the books thanks to your notification. May the merit go far and the books be useful.
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Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!!
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Thank you Ric and moderation. 
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I just finished reading Buddhadhamma and this is a mini-review. TLDR is bolded at the bottom.
I would describe the book as a meta-commentary on the Teachings. Kind of like a modern Visudhimagga whose subject is the most important Dhamma Teachings.
Strengths
-Many sutta quotes and references that directly or indirectly support the authorsâ points.
-Skillfully weaves Abhidhamma and commentarial concepts with the suttas in a way that respects all of the Teachings.
-Remarkable clarity of thought and deep analysis of ideas throughout.
-Talks about the evolution of Buddhist concepts through time, with concepts from early authors expanded upon by later ones.
-Very useful for householders like myself. There are many, many teachings for householders in this book. The author kindly doesnât neglect us.
-The chapters on happiness and desire are really excellent. The author analyzes and dissects these concepts in a way that helps clarify the readerâs thoughts around them. Most of us would benefit from reading these chapters, especially those who: have a lot of negativity, have views that Buddhism is dreary, think that desire is bad, think the practice is to see the world in a negative light, etc.
-The chapter on wise reflection (yoniso manasikÄra) is also excellent, deeply analyzing this important teaching.
-Repeated emphasis that the Teachings are to be applied in daily life for the benefit of both oneself and others.
Weaknesses
-Some of the social and societal commentary veers more into the opinion and views of the author than the Teachings themselves. They are Buddhist-based views, but they are highly extrapolated.
-The writing is focused and directed most of the time, but sometimes tangents are abruptly explored.
-Some repetition of concepts in different chapters. The author acknowledges this in the postscript.
-These weaknesses are very small compared to the strengths.
In one of the forewords to this book, Ajahn Jayasaro writes that it âis the book I would choose to have with me on a desert island.â I would choose the Sutta Pitaka first. This book would be next. I used to recommend In the Buddhaâs Words by Bhikkhu Bodhi for seriously interested newcomers to Buddhism. Buddhadhamma is my new recommendation. In The Buddhaâs Words is still excellent, but it is not as comprehensive and doesnât have the depth of analysis that Buddhadhamma does. Even well versed Dhamma practitioners will benefit from studying Buddhadhamma.
TLDR: 10/10. Absolutely recommended for anyone seriously interested in Buddhism, whether new or well versed.
Much gratitude to Venerable Payutto, the translator Robin Moore, and everyone else involved in the English translation.
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I would love to dive into it, but, to steal a line from poetry and grossly distort itâŠ
Old books new books every where/and all the shelves did shrink/Old Books new books every where/and not a min to think! 