A Rebellious Spirit : Perspectives and Legacy of Pracha Hutanuwatr

    This book will be published to celebrate his life on the 49th day after his death. This is significant in the Buddhist tradition when prayers are conducted to facilitate the passing into another life.

    There are two parts to the book, firstly a selection of papers written by Pracha relating to Engaged Buddhism in contemporary society. He tackles topics such as globalisation, consumerism, education, ethnic conflict, violence and peace making. His writing indicates his deep thinking about the ills of modernisation process and how Buddhist dhamma is applicable in garnering another more authentic direction for society.

    The second part of the book is testimonies and memories from students, colleagues and friends around the world about how Pracha influenced their lives in a multitude of ways. Pracha, was a charismatic, complex man with many contradictions yet he was always a leading light shining on a path towards a more just, sustainable and authentic future.

Part 1 : Pracha's Perspective
- Alternative Politics for Asia
- An Anarchist in the World Bank
- Asian Cultural Values and Green Politics : A Buddhist Perspective
- Buddhadasa's Dhammic Socialism
- Engaged Buddhism in Siam and Southeast Asia
etc.

Part 2: Life and Legacy
- A Short Story of Pracha Hutanuwatr

Tributes from Pracha's Friends
- Asami Yasuhito
- Bobo Lwin
- Daniel Christian Wahl
etc.

Tributes from Organizations
- Gaia, Myanmar
- Metta Development Foundation, Myanmar
- Nyein (Shalom) Foundation

Appendix
- 49 Day Period After Death

 "We were also completely committed to non-violence, and to exploring and developing the whole journey, from inner, spiritual work, to outer, political work." 
    -- Helena Norberg-Hodges, Founder and Director of Local Futures --

    "Pracha only saw opportunities where others saw obstacles. He maintained an innate belief in the power of the people, a view strengthened by the enduring strengths and qualities of communities in Thailand and other parts of southeast Asia." 
    -- Martin Smith, Scholar, Author and Political Analyst on Burma --

    "Showing and teaching us to find the roots of our true spiritual self, regardless of our belief systems, has hence been Ajarn Pracha's life-long mission as a teacher, writer, and public speaker." 
    -- Ng Shui Meng and Sombath Somphone --
Senior Development Worker and Researcher in Southeast Asia; and Founder of PADETC (Participatory Development Training Centre) in Laos

    "...we entered into dialogical exchanges and went on to create learning environments that provided learners with the practical skills, analytic depth and the social competences needed to rethink and reshape our human presence on Earth." 
    -- Dr. May East, International Sustainability Educator Gaia Education, Findhorn --