Publisher's Synopsis
The Vinaya Pitakam V1, The Mahavagga is a significant Buddhist holy scripture written in the Pali language. This book, originally published in 1879, is a translation of the Mahavagga, one of the principle texts of the Vinaya Pitaka. The Vinaya Pitaka is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that outline the rules and regulations for monastic life in the Buddhist community. The Mahavagga specifically focuses on the early history of the Buddhist community, including the establishment of the Sangha and the rules governing the behavior of monks and nuns. The author of this translation, Hermann Oldenberg, was a German scholar of Indology and Buddhism who made significant contributions to the study of Buddhist texts. This book is an important resource for scholars and practitioners of Buddhism who seek to deepen their understanding of the Vinaya Pitaka and the early history of the Buddhist community.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
