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Theravāda Collection on Monastic Law by Bhikkhu Brahmali is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Theravāda Collection on Monastic Law about?
The collection of texts concerning the rules of conduct governing the daily affairs within the Sangha — the community of bhikkhus (ordained monks) and bhikkhunis (ordained nuns). Far more than merely a list of rules, the Vinaya Pitaka also includes the stories behind the origin of each rule, providing a detailed account of the Buddha's solution to the question of how to maintain communal harmony within a large and diverse spiritual community.
Who reads Theravāda Collection on Monastic Law?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Bhikkhu Brahmali
- Language
- EN
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Buddhism, Religion
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