Publisher's Synopsis
Vinaya Texts V1 is a book that belongs to the Sacred Books of the East series, specifically Volume 13, and it was written by F. Max Muller. This book is a collection of ancient Buddhist texts that provide insight into the rules and regulations of monastic life. The Vinaya texts are part of the Tripitaka, which is the collection of Buddhist scriptures, and they focus on the conduct of the Buddhist monastic community. This volume includes the first part of the Vinaya texts, which is known as the Suttavibhanga. It contains rules and regulations for the conduct of monks, including rules for ordination, behavior, and discipline. The book also includes stories of the Buddha's life and teachings, as well as commentary on the Vinaya texts by Buddhist scholars.Overall, Vinaya Texts V1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and teachings of Buddhism, particularly those interested in the monastic community and its practices. The book provides a glimpse into the daily life of Buddhist monks and the rules they must follow to maintain purity and discipline.1881. Translated from the Pali by T.W. Rhys Davids and Hermann Oldenberg. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. Part I contains The Patimokkha and The Mahavagga, I-IV. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
