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James Ratana Nantho Bhikkhu

Dr. James Ratana Nantho Bhikkhu is an Indonesian Buddhist monk. He is fluent in many languages and has been living in Thailand for a long time. He is deeply interested in teachings of Ajahn Buddhadasa and has translated his various books from Thai into English. J. Ratana Nantho Bhikkhu stayed during the rain retreat at Suan Mokkh International Dharma Hermitage in 2000 to translate the book “Life Should Be Harnessed by Two Buffaloes,” which was later published in the same year by the Buddhadasa Foundation. He currently lives in Nakhon Si Thammarat province in the South of Thailand.

J. Ratana Nantho Bhikkhu’s major translations include the following titles:

  • Life Should Be Harnessed By Two Buffaloes (2000)

  • A Handbook for a Perfect Form of Anapanasati Bhavana Meditation (2003)

  • A Consigned Legacy (2007)

  • "I" and "Mine" (published year unidentified)

  • Nibbana (published year unidentified)The Three Wishes of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu's (published year unidentified)