Publisher's Synopsis
Vinaya Texts V2: The Sacred Books of the East V17 is a book that contains a collection of ancient Buddhist texts known as Vinaya. These texts were written in the Pali language and are considered to be some of the most important works in the Buddhist canon. The book is edited and translated by F. Max Muller, a renowned scholar of comparative religion and philology.The Vinaya texts are a set of rules and guidelines for Buddhist monastic life, covering topics such as proper conduct, discipline, and the organization of the monastic community. They provide a detailed account of the daily life of Buddhist monks and nuns, as well as the procedures for ordination and the resolution of disputes within the monastic community.This volume, the second in the series, contains a selection of Vinaya texts from various Buddhist traditions, including the Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana schools. The texts are presented in their original Pali language with English translations and detailed notes and commentary by Muller.Overall, Vinaya Texts V2: The Sacred Books of the East V17 is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of Buddhism, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient India. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of Buddhist monks and nuns and the development of Buddhist monasticism over time.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.
