Buddhism in 15 Minutes -- ❖ -- [PREFACE] The writer of this remarkable essay firmly believes that the gist of Buddhism can be presented in brief compass: one does not need a long and complicated statement that few can understand. Here he presents the heart of the Buddhist message in its philosophical and psychological aspects. He does not deal with certain other sides of Buddhism that one might like to know about; its rites and ceremonies, merit-making, ethical ideals, the order of monks, lay participation, and so on. But if one wishes to understand the heart of Buddhist thought as presented by one of its incisive Thai spokesmen, this essay is well worth more than fifteen minutes of one’s time.