This is the Path
Ajahn DtunOriginally This is the Path was compiled and printed by Wat Buddha
Dhamma commemorating Tan Ajahn Dtun’s first visit to their
monastery.
For this second edition, a certain amount of editing of the
original text has been done. This was not due to any errors in the
actual translation, but rather to correct any remaining spelling
mistakes along with the re-arranging of personal pronouns and
tenses. And so it is hoped that it will make for smoother reading
without changing the meaning of the original text in any way.
Also an additional talk, Developing the Brahma Vihāras, has been
included along with some question and answers. This balances the
contents out to being two talks for lay people and two talks for
monastics, although laypeople dedicated to Dhamma practice are
sure to derive benefit all the same.
Translating extemporaneous Dhamma talks into a written form
is often a difficult task of finding the right balance between literal
consistency to the spoken word and grammatical correctness –
readability. The translator has always felt obliged to stay close to
the spoken word owing to his relative inexperience in Dhamma
practice.
For any errors that may still remain in both text and translation,
the translator accepts full responsibility and humbly begs the
reader’s forgiveness.