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translation are hampered in their studies both by the scarcity of the original and its archaic language. In spite of the present author's respect for the original use of language, to leave it in its original form would frustrate young people in their ongoing studies of Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta. The present author has thus taken the liberty to adapt the more difficult passages into language which complies with more current usage. However, there has been strict adherence to the original content throughout. For example, even though the section on "bhādhidukkha" is described in the Sāratthasamuccaya but appears not to be present in the original Pali of the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta, the present author has retained reference to it in this version. The emphasis of the Sāratthasamuccaya was primarily on Dhamma principles rather than Dhamma practice and although readers might delight in the clarity of the theoretical explanations, it is unlikely that the reader will be inspired to practise the principles for themselves. Luang Phaw Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen (Phramonkoth- thepnumi) (Sodh Candasaro) emphasized Dhamma practice throughout his life, considering Dhamma practice to the point of attaining the Dhammakāya to be the only sure way for Buddhists to understand the essence of the Buddhist teachings and to attain the fruits of practice in accordance with those described in the Scriptures. As an adherent to Luang Phaw Wat Paknam's tradition, the present author has taken the opportunity in this book to insert hints and tips for Dhamma practice in several places in this book in order to awaken the reader to the value and necessity of Dhamma practice, and integration of the said as a habitual part of everyday life in our quest for the Path and Fruit of Nirvana. 12