“In fact, without this theme of Nibbāna, Buddhism would be as good as dead. When nobody is interested in Nibbāna, then nobody is genuinely interested in Buddhism. When nothing about Nibbāna interests us, then we can’t get any benefits at all from Buddhism. I feel that it’s about time for us to get interested and bring about this highest benefit, as befits the words 'Nibbāna is the Supreme Thing' – namely, the highest goal of living beings, a purpose always inseparable from our daily lives.”

Messages from Suan Mokkh Series #2. Translated from the Thai by Santikaro Bhikkhu. Published by Buddhadāsa Indapañño Archives in collaboration with Liberation Park, 2016.