Publisher's Synopsis
Vinaya Texts V3 is a book that is part of the Sacred Books of the East series, specifically Volume 20. It is written by F. Max Muller and contains translations of ancient Buddhist texts known as the Vinaya Pitaka. These texts outline the rules and regulations for the monastic community of Buddhist monks and nuns, as well as the proper conduct and behavior expected of them. The book covers topics such as the ordination of monks and nuns, the proper use of alms, and the discipline and punishment of those who violate the rules. The translations are based on the Pali canon, which is the oldest and most complete collection of Buddhist texts. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners of Buddhism, as well as anyone interested in the history and development of religious traditions.1885. 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 III contains The Kullavagga, IV-XII. 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.
