WITHOUT and WITHIN: Questions and Answers on the Teachings of Theravāda Buddhism

included. Each Buddhist country has different practices,

and this may sometimes be confusing to foreign visitors.

This book is intended to provide a concise clarification of

Buddhist practices in Thailand and to help foreign visitors

enjoy their visit. If it leads to better understanding among

different religions and countries, that would be a blessing.

Over the years, there have been several attempts to

have books on Buddhism distributed to hotels in Thailand,

but none is widely available at the moment. Buddhadasa

Indapanno Archives Foundation (BIA), thus, began this

project in 2012, to celebrate the 2,600 years of Buddha’s

enlightenment, the celebration of the 100th birthday

anniversary of His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara

the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand and the 84th birthday

anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It is

hoped that this book will continue to be distributed as long

as it remains useful.