New Year Resolution: Writing a book? - SAMADHI

Samadhi - Mediation - is great as it is the way to bring people to reach enlightenment.

I like this topic and I consider writing a book about it.

Some initial ideas on that books:

1. in Khmer language
2. it must be a kind of narration on the view regarding mediation
3. it must be simple for general public to enjoy it
4. it targets the young readers, not religious professionals
5. it is not the guideline for practice - just a narration, a set of stories
6. it must inspire readers for discussion

Three main parts of the book:

1. Samadhi is mysterious; it is scary
2. Samadhi is a way towards enlightenment
3. Samidhi is the art of living

References:

1. Public opinion; Khmer in particular
2. History of Buddha by Mr. Sophorn; audio read by Mr. Francois Kuoch
3. Goenka Dhamma Discourses for 10-day Vipassana course, audio read by Mr. Francois Kuoch
4. Vipassana Mediation website - Goenka in U Ba Khin Tradition [www.dhama.org]
5. The Art of Living by William Hart
6. Mindfulness Mediation in plain English by ?
7. The very life by Sayadaw U Bandita
8. ...

Supports:

1. Open for public comment
2. Khmer friends

Communication:

1. Through this blog
2. an e-mail group when needed