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John Burdett, born on July 24, 1951, is a renowned novelist. His works, set in Thailand, delve into Thai culture, history, and social issues.

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“To a Buddhist, contradictions only exist in a mind that has been forced to cultivate them.”

Mind Has Beens Buddhist Contradiction

Author:John Burdett

“You don't understand. I only prostitute the part of the body that isn't important, and nobody suffers except my karma a little bit. I don't do big harm. You prostitute your mind. Mind is seat of Buddha. What you do is very very bad. You should not use your mind in that way”

Way Should Mind Littles Important Use Body Bigs Suffering Bits Little Bit Harm Karma Seats Parts Of The Body

Author:John Burdett

“The function of the West is to turn bodies and minds into products. It cannot understand that the rest of the world holds this to be an obscenity, a corruption of our nirvanic nature.”

World Mind Body Turns Products Function West Corruption Mind And Body Obscenity

Book:Bangkok Haunts

Source: Bangkok Haunts

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Born: July 24, 1951
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 18

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