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This book categorized and analyzed all the collected data to present a clear picture of the issue of euthanasia from a Buddhist perspectives. The case of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu´s death and his interpretations of the application of Buddhist teachings are one possible way to resolve the issue of euthanasia and help medical practitioners to prepare a system of proper hospice care that will assist patients in attaining inner tranquility, allowing them to die in peace naturally.

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Supre Kanjanaphitsarn joined the Contemplative Education Center, Mahidol University, Thailand as a lecturer in 2014. His current research interests include: contemplative education; Buddhist studies;interfaith dialogue and religious pluralism; palliative and hospice care; and death and dying.

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