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| − | '''Ramsay G. de S. Wettimuny''' (January 26, 1925 — July 13, 1974) was a Buddhist writer. | + | '''Ramsay G. de S. Wettimuny''' (January 26, 1925 — July 13, 1974) was a [[Buddhist]] writer. |
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| − | He was attracted to the Dhamma from his young days and, in the later stages of his life, he practically gave up wordily activities and devoted himself entirely to Dhamma. | + | He was attracted to the [[Dhamma]] from his young days and, in the later stages of his [[life]], he practically gave up wordily [[activities]] and devoted himself entirely to [[Dhamma]]. |
| − | Wettimuny was in his early time interested in science and Buddhism, which resulted in his writing the book 'Buddhism and Its Relation to Religion and Science'. Later he discovered Ven. Ñāṇavīra Thera through reading his book 'Notes on Dhamma'. Wettimuny liked Ñāṇavīra's writings because they were based in Science as known at that time—science and Buddhism. Wettimuny sent him a copy of his book, however Ñāṇavīra found a conflict in it. He had a serious criticism, and sent back a letter. Wettimuny promptly went to see Ñāṇavīra, and then changed his views on Dhamma, which had a profound effect on his later writings. Wettimuny still continued to go and meet Ñāṇavīra. Later on Wettimuny got more knowledge, and become more articulate. His last book, 'The Buddha's Teaching and the Ambiguity of Existence' (published posthumously) became one of the classics among modern Buddhist books. | + | Wettimuny was in his early time [[interested]] in [[science]] and [[Buddhism]], which resulted in his [[writing]] the [[book]] '[[Buddhism]] and Its [[Relation]] to [[Religion and Science]]'. Later he discovered Ven. Ñāṇavīra [[Thera]] through reading his [[book]] 'Notes on [[Dhamma]]'. Wettimuny liked Ñāṇavīra's writings because they were based in [[Science]] as known at that time—science and [[Buddhism]]. Wettimuny sent him a copy of his [[book]], however Ñāṇavīra found a conflict in it. He had a serious [[criticism]], and sent back a [[letter]]. Wettimuny promptly went to see Ñāṇavīra, and then changed his [[views]] on [[Dhamma]], which had a profound effect on his later writings. Wettimuny still continued to go and meet Ñāṇavīra. Later on Wettimuny got more [[knowledge]], and become more articulate. His last [[book]], 'The [[Buddha's Teaching]] and the [[Ambiguity]] of [[Existence]]' (published posthumously) became one of the classics among {{Wiki|modern}} [[Buddhist]] [[books]]. |
| − | His writings are not superficial; like Ñāṇavīra's, they require the reader to penetrate and reach the essential meaning of the Buddha's Teaching. His writings “cannot compared with the general run of books on Buddhism and should stand by itself with a few works which have challenged the superficial views of the Dhamma so popular today.” Moreover, his writings can be considered unorthodox among Sri Lankan Buddhists. “But it would be so regarded only by those who probably for the lack of something more adequate have accepted as orthodox some current misinterpretation of the Suttas (Discourses).” Wettimuny was also addressing primarily those who were disquieted by existentialism or existential questions, and sought a solution to the ambiguity of existence. | + | His writings are not [[superficial]]; like Ñāṇavīra's, they require the reader to penetrate and reach the [[essential meaning]] of the [[Buddha's Teaching]]. His writings “cannot compared with the general run of [[books]] on [[Buddhism]] and should stand by itself with a few works which have challenged the [[superficial]] [[views]] of the [[Dhamma]] so popular today.” Moreover, his writings can be considered unorthodox among [[Sri Lankan]] [[Buddhists]]. “But it would be so regarded only by those who probably for the lack of something more adequate have accepted as {{Wiki|orthodox}} some current misinterpretation of the [[Suttas]] ([[Discourses]]).” Wettimuny was also addressing primarily those who were disquieted by {{Wiki|existentialism}} or existential questions, and sought a {{Wiki|solution}} to the [[ambiguity]] of [[existence]]. |
| − | ==Books written by Wettimuny== | + | ==[[Books]] written by Wettimuny== |
| − | During this time he wrote five books on Buddhism: | + | During this time he wrote five [[books]] on [[Buddhism]]: |
| − | ::*Buddhism and Its Relation to Religion and Science, (Buddhist Research Society, 1984) | + | ::*[[Buddhism]] and Its [[Relation]] to [[Religion and Science]], ([[Buddhist]] Research {{Wiki|Society}}, 1984) |
| − | ::*The Buddha's Teaching and the Ambiguity of Existence, (Gunasena, 1978) | + | ::*The [[Buddha's Teaching]] and the [[Ambiguity]] of [[Existence]], (Gunasena, 1978) |
| − | ::*The Buddha's Teaching: Its Essential Meaning, (M. D. Gunasena, Colombo, 1969) | + | ::*The [[Buddha's Teaching]]: Its [[Essential Meaning]], (M. D. Gunasena, {{Wiki|Colombo}}, 1969) |
| − | ::*The Calm After the Storm, (M. D. Gunasena, 1970) | + | ::*The [[Calm]] After the Storm, (M. D. Gunasena, 1970) |
| − | ::*Nephritis in the Dog, (University of Glasgow, 1964) | + | ::*Nephritis in the {{Wiki|Dog}}, ({{Wiki|University of Glasgow}}, 1964) |
| − | ::*Budu dahama saha eya āgamaṭat vidyāvaṭat sama-visama vana ayuru: (Ăm. Ḍī. Guṇasēna, 1967) | + | ::*Budu dahama [[saha]] eya āgamaṭat vidyāvaṭat sama-visama [[vana]] ayuru: (Ăm. Ḍī. Guṇasēna, 1967) |
| − | ==Personal Life== | + | ==Personal [[Life]]== |
| − | He was educated in Ananda College. He was a Double Chartered engineer (Mechanical and Civil), married with Indrani, and had 5 boys: Sunil, Mithra, Ranjan, Sidath and Nimal. Ramsay taught his sons how to play cricket and it was totally his effort which brought Sri Lanka to the level of international cricket. Sunil and Sidath played in three world cups. | + | He was educated in [[Ananda]] {{Wiki|College}}. He was a Double Chartered engineer (Mechanical and Civil), [[married]] with [[Wikipedia:Sachi|Indrani]], and had 5 boys: Sunil, {{Wiki|Mithra}}, Ranjan, Sidath and Nimal. Ramsay [[taught]] his sons how to play cricket and it was totally his [[effort]] which brought [[Sri Lanka]] to the level of international cricket. Sunil and Sidath played in three [[world]] cups. |
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Latest revision as of 10:39, 24 February 2015
Ramsay G. de S. Wettimuny (January 26, 1925 — July 13, 1974) was a Buddhist writer.
Writings
He was attracted to the Dhamma from his young days and, in the later stages of his life, he practically gave up wordily activities and devoted himself entirely to Dhamma.
Wettimuny was in his early time interested in science and Buddhism, which resulted in his writing the book 'Buddhism and Its Relation to Religion and Science'. Later he discovered Ven. Ñāṇavīra Thera through reading his book 'Notes on Dhamma'. Wettimuny liked Ñāṇavīra's writings because they were based in Science as known at that time—science and Buddhism. Wettimuny sent him a copy of his book, however Ñāṇavīra found a conflict in it. He had a serious criticism, and sent back a letter. Wettimuny promptly went to see Ñāṇavīra, and then changed his views on Dhamma, which had a profound effect on his later writings. Wettimuny still continued to go and meet Ñāṇavīra. Later on Wettimuny got more knowledge, and become more articulate. His last book, 'The Buddha's Teaching and the Ambiguity of Existence' (published posthumously) became one of the classics among modern Buddhist books.
His writings are not superficial; like Ñāṇavīra's, they require the reader to penetrate and reach the essential meaning of the Buddha's Teaching. His writings “cannot compared with the general run of books on Buddhism and should stand by itself with a few works which have challenged the superficial views of the Dhamma so popular today.” Moreover, his writings can be considered unorthodox among Sri Lankan Buddhists. “But it would be so regarded only by those who probably for the lack of something more adequate have accepted as orthodox some current misinterpretation of the Suttas (Discourses).” Wettimuny was also addressing primarily those who were disquieted by existentialism or existential questions, and sought a solution to the ambiguity of existence.
Books written by Wettimuny
During this time he wrote five books on Buddhism:
- Buddhism and Its Relation to Religion and Science, (Buddhist Research Society, 1984)
- The Buddha's Teaching and the Ambiguity of Existence, (Gunasena, 1978)
- The Buddha's Teaching: Its Essential Meaning, (M. D. Gunasena, Colombo, 1969)
- The Calm After the Storm, (M. D. Gunasena, 1970)
- Nephritis in the Dog, (University of Glasgow, 1964)
- Budu dahama saha eya āgamaṭat vidyāvaṭat sama-visama vana ayuru: (Ăm. Ḍī. Guṇasēna, 1967)
Personal Life
He was educated in Ananda College. He was a Double Chartered engineer (Mechanical and Civil), married with Indrani, and had 5 boys: Sunil, Mithra, Ranjan, Sidath and Nimal. Ramsay taught his sons how to play cricket and it was totally his effort which brought Sri Lanka to the level of international cricket. Sunil and Sidath played in three world cups.
