Understanding Dhamma Through the Teachings of Luang Por Dattajevedo : หน้า 5/47

This book is a translation into English of a lecture given by a Most Venerable Thai monk in his native tongue. In order to convey the content accurately and understandably to an international readership, some of the cultural references unique to the life and ways of Thai people have been adjusted so that they may be more easily comprehended by those of other nationalities and faiths or beliefs. Luang Por (Venerable Father) Dattajevedo is a man of immense moral and academic stature to all those who are fortunate enough to receive his guidance personally. Through a lifetime of dedicating his thoughts, studies, studies, words and actions to bring the truths hidden within the Dhamma (the true nature of all things both physical and spiritual) to all people, he has not only accumulated great wisdom and brilliance of his own 'Inner Light,' but he has developed a manner that commands deep respect while engaging with his pupils in an approachable down-to-earth way. He exudes warmth and a fatherly concern that cannot be portrayed by words alone. He claims to be an ordinary person who has simply studied and practised in accordance with his ordination vows and precepts to the best of his ability. If this is so, it should be said that to all who know him he is ordinary in a most remarkable and respectfully admirable way. Luang Por's charismatic approach to engaging his pupils is undoubtedly a gift inherent in his personality and kamma (moral causation), for many diligently strive to attain his level of knowledge and ability to pass on that knowledge without ever matching his level of success. It is hoped that this translation will enable a deeper understanding of the process of absorbing information and passing it on to others. What makes this a different study compared to a purely academic approach is that with Luang Por the ethical and consequential results of the learning and teaching process is of paramount importance to us not only in this lifetime but also into the next. TRAINING THE TRAINERS 9