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Venerable Dhammika was born in Australia in 1951. He was ordained as a Buddhist monk in India, taught in Singapore in 1985 and later lived in Sri Lanka where he became well-known for his efforts to promote Buddhism. He has spoken on Buddhism and Asian religions in universities and on television and radio in Australia and throughout Asia.

Venerable Dhammika's other books include Buddha Vacana: Daily Reading from the Sacred Literature of Buddhism, Matrceta's Hymn to the Buddha, and Gemstones of the Good Dhamma.

Preface to Revised Edition

This book was first written in 1987 in response to the increasing interest in Buddhism amongst Singaporeans. To my surprise and delight, it has turned out to be very successful. The BDMS alone has printed 30,000 copies and it has been translated into several languages including Tamil, Chinese and Nepali. Requests for copies have come from as far away as Australia, Argentina and the Seychelle Islands. In July this year, I visited a remote hermitage high in the Himalayas in Ladakh only to discover that the abbot had not only read Good Question Good Answer but greatly appreciated it. All this had convinced that this little book's style and contents has filled an important need and revision and enlargement would enhance its value. Hence this new edition.Those wishing to reprint Good Answer Good Question or translate it may do so without writing for permission. However, we would appreciate it if you send us two copies and let us know how many copies have been printed.

Ven S Dhammika
Singapore 1991