Publisher's Synopsis
Vinaya Texts V2: The Sacred Books of the East V17 is a book written by F. Max Muller. This book is a part of the Sacred Books of the East series and is the second volume of the Vinaya Texts. The Vinaya Texts are a collection of Buddhist scriptures that contain the rules and regulations for the monastic community. This book includes translations of the Mahavagga and the Kullavagga, which are two important sections of the Vinaya Texts. The Mahavagga contains stories about the Buddha and his disciples, while the Kullavagga contains rules and regulations for the monastic community. The book also includes a detailed introduction by F. Max Muller, which provides background information about the Vinaya Texts and their significance in Buddhist tradition. Overall, Vinaya Texts V2: The Sacred Books of the East V17 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy and the history of Buddhism.1882. 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 II contains The Mahavagga, V-X and The Kullavagga, I-III. 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.
