Book Review: Anuthin Thotsana Chiwit, Volume II by Wasin Intasara

Authors

  • Pattaratida Moolsana Independent Scholar
  • Manatsawee Monpannawatthana Institute for Innovative learning Mahidol University

Keywords:

Book Review, Anuthin Thotsana Chiwit, Philosophy of Life

Abstract

This book review aims to analyze the main contents, evaluate the philosophical and literary value, and critically examine the strengths and limitations of Anuthin Thotsana Chiwit by Wasin Intasara. Employing documentary analysis and philosophical interpretation, the study finds that the book presents reflections on the meaning of life through the form of personal diary writing, encouraging readers to contemplate and interpret their own experiences. The work highlights significant themes, including the acceptance of life's uncertainty, living in the present moment, and learning through suffering. These ideas are closely related to existential philosophy as well as fundamental Buddhist teachings, particularly the principles of impermanence (anicca) and suffering (dukkha), which foster wisdom and self-awareness.

Furthermore, the book is distinguished by its simple yet powerful language, its openness to readers' personal interpretation, and its meaningful integration of philosophy of life with contemporary social contexts. Although the work has certain limitations regarding its theoretical organization and academic structure, it remains a valuable contribution to the study of philosophy of life, Buddhist philosophy, and reflective learning. It is particularly suitable for scholars, students, and general readers seeking a deeper understanding of life through contemplation and self-reflection.

References

วศิน อินทสระ. (ม.ป.ป.). อนุทินทรรศนะชีวิต. กรุงเทพฯ: มหามกุฏราชวิทยาลัย.

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Published

2026-06-29

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January - June 2026

Section

Book Reviews 
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                        Smarty_Template_Compiled.render(Object:Smarty_Internal_Template) % line  216, file: smarty_internal_template.php
                     Smarty_Internal_Template.render(false, 1) % line  232, file: smarty_internal_templatebase.php
                  Smarty_Internal_TemplateBase._execute(Object:Smarty_Internal_Template, null, 42362804174f266c598cdb32c3208fc745b92101, null, 1) % line  134, file: smarty_internal_templatebase.php
               Smarty_Internal_TemplateBase.display(frontend/pages/article.tpl, null, 42362804174f266c598cdb32c3208fc745b92101, null) % line  924, file: PKPTemplateManager.inc.php
            PKPTemplateManager.display(frontend/pages/article.tpl) % line  292, file: ArticleHandler.inc.php
         ArticleHandler.view(Array[1], Object:Request) % line  391, file: PKPRouter.inc.php
      PKPRouter._authorizeInitializeAndCallRequest(Array[2], Object:Request, Array[1], false) % line  231, file: PKPPageRouter.inc.php
   PKPPageRouter.route(Object:Request) % line  143, file: Dispatcher.inc.php
Dispatcher.dispatch(Object:Request) % line  281, file: PKPApplication.inc.php
PKPApplication.execute() % line   68, file: index.php