Analysis of the Bhikkhu Patimokkha

By:  Bhikkhu Nyanatusita

This book is an depth study and word by word translation of the Bhikkhu Pātimokkha, the Code of Discipline of Buddhist monks which is recited bimonthly in Buddhist monasteries. It is mainly intended for Buddhist monks, but it will also be of interest of those who are studying Pali or Buddhist monastic law.

The main part of this book is a word by word translation of the Pali text of the Bhikkhu Pātimokkha; also included are a critical edition of the Pali text, a translation, discussions of technical terms and procedures, an analysis of the structure of the Pātimokkha, and comparisons with rules in the Prātimoksasutras of other early Buddhist schools.

The companion volume to this book, The Bhikkhu Pātimokkha: A Word by Word Translation, is a concise version suited for average students, while this book is suited for those who wish to study the Pātimokkha in greater depth.

Analysis of the Bhikkhu Patimokkha

Catalogue No.  BP626S  Language:  English
Publisher:  Buddhist Publication Society
Type: Book  Category:  Expositions and Studies
ISBN:  978-955-24-0405-4  (2014)  (Paperback)
 Pages:  480   Size: 145 x 220 mm

Price: $8.00     Rs. 400

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