 As Piyasilo, he had a special interest in the sociology of religion, and wrote many ground-breaking and educational books on Buddhism such as "Total Buddhist Work" (1983) and social surveys (such as "Buddhist Currents" and "Charisma in Buddhism", 1992), and spoke at various international and inter-religious forums.In 1984, Apple Computer declared him "Apple User of the Year," effectively making him one of the first monks to "computerize" (See picture on the right).He is well known for his futuristic visions of Buddhism, especially in terms of the full-time lay Buddhist ministry.